"In God We Trust" (Official)
The Florida state motto is identical to the United States
motto. The Florida motto was adopted by Florida Legislature in
1868 as part of the state seal but was not yet accepted as an
official state motto.
It was only as late as July 1, 2006, that the belief affirmation
"In God We Trust" became the official state motto of Florida.
Like several other U. S. states;
Arizona,
Colorado,
Oiho, and
South Dakota, the Florida motto reflects a deep belief and
trust in a non-worldly power, God.
Florida State Nicknames
Whereas there is only one Florida motto, there exist a number
of state nicknames for Florida:
"The Sunshine State" (Official)
A real hit motto for the tourism industry – a message of lovely
heat and nice weather (even though rough weather is not
unusual).
Just like the Florida state motto has reached an official
status by legislature, this Florida state nickname was adopted
as official state nickname by legislature in 1970.
"The Orange State"
This Florida nickname stems from the unusual rich abundance of
orange groves growing across the state.
"The Alligator State"
A less flattering nickname – namely one of warning. This one of
the Florida state nicknames finds its origin in the large
quantity of alligators lurking in the dampness of the
treacherous swamps and streams of Florida.
"The Gulf State"
Florida is placed right in Gulf – hence this nickname.
"The Peninsula State"
Seen from above – the easily recognizable shape of Florida
protruding down into the Gulf.
"The Everglade State"
An imagery related to "The Alligator State" – plenty of
everglades, home of alligators.
"The Flower State"
Florida's flowery wild life is of such beauty that "The Flower
State" only seems fitting.
Florida State Slogans
Whereas the Florida state motto intends to describe the
character of the national 'soul' of Florida: ("In God We
Trust"), Florida state slogans focus especially on attracting
tourists, and as you will see, in both serious and less serious
ways:
"The Sunshine State"
This is the Florida state slogan from "Visit Florida" which is
the Official Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation:
VisitFlorida.com
"The Land of Good Living"
This is an old example of Florida state slogans, apparently it
came about in the 1950s and did not live for long.
"Florida: Ask Us About Our Grandkids"
"Florida, America's Wang"
"Florida, the Plywood State"
"Florida, the Gunshine State"
"Florida, America's Penis"
"Florida: It's Long and Hangs to the Left"
"Florida: Senior Citizen Discounts Available"
"Florida: Leave Us Alone, We're Busy Enjoying the 82
Degree Winter"
~ Gregory Seel ~
"Florida: More Than Just a Great Place to Die"
~ Joe Lex ~
"Florida: Where America Goes to Die"
These are examples of Florida
funny state slogans that can be bought on t-shirts and mugs
and the like.
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