List of city nicknames in Florida explained

This partial list of city nicknames in Florida compiles the aliases, sobriquets and slogans that cities in Florida are known by (or have been known by historically), officially and unofficially, to local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce. City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname; promote civic pride; and build community unity.[1] Nicknames and slogans that successfully create a new community "ideology or myth" are also believed to have economic value. Their economic value is difficult to measure, but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by "branding" themselves by adopting new slogans.[2]

Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency.

Nicknames by city

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Muench, David . Wisconsin Community Slogans: Their Use and Local Impacts . University of Wisconsin Extension . December 1993 . April 10, 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130309175857/http://www.uwex.edu/ces/cced/economies/communityindicators/communityslogans.pdf . March 9, 2013.
  2. Alfredo Andia, Branding the Generic City :), MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007
  3. Web site: City of Apopka – History . 2011-12-30 . City of Apopka . https://web.archive.org/web/20111224190900/http://www.apopka.net/homepage/about-apopka/history . 2011-12-24 . dead.
  4. Web site: City of Aventura, FL : Home. 2013-02-23. City of Aventura. 2011-10-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20111024193323/http://www.cityofaventura.com/. live.
  5. Web site: Home Page, City of Bartow. 2011-11-05. City of Bartow. 2001-02-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20010202021100/http://cityofbartow.net/. live.
  6. Web site: City of Bartow, Brochure 1920's. 2011-11-05. University of Florida. 2015-07-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20150701165332/http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00004216/00001. live.
  7. Web site: Tour de Tow. 2011-11-05. The News Chief. 2012-06-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20120614093533/http://www.newschief.com/article/20110924/NEWS/109245027. live.
  8. Web site: Adelson. Eric. The Chase. ESPN The Magazine. ESPN. 23 May 2011. 15 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110715162417/http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=adelson%2F070416. live.
  9. Dicky Galore and Joseph Covino, Jr., Sexcapades by the Decades: The Twenties (2007), p. 70.
  10. [Escape from Cape Coma]
  11. http://www.clewiston-fl.gov/ City of Clewiston website
  12. http://www.epodunk.com/slogans/animals.html Claims to Fame - Animals
  13. http://www.coralgables.com City of Coral Gables website
  14. http://www.coralsprings.org/history/CityHistory.pdf City of Coral Springs History
  15. http://www.cityofcrestview.org/257/History City of Crestview website
  16. http://www.delandfallfestival.com/ 14th Annual DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts
  17. http://www.deltonafl.gov/ City of Deltona, FL
  18. http://www.cityofdestin.com/119/History-of-Destin City of Destin website
  19. http://www.eustis.org/govt/mayormsg_out.htm 2006 Outgoing Mayor's Message
  20. Wanda McKinney, Our Favorite Town Slogans, Southern Living, April 2005
  21. http://ci.ftlaud.fl.us/about/about.htm About Fort Lauderdale
  22. http://www.fortmyers.org/city_of_palms.htm The City of Palms
  23. Web site: The City of Fort Pierce - Main Gateway . 2009-08-04 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110506051325/http://www.ci.fort-pierce.fl.us/ . 2011-05-06 .
  24. http://www.epodunk.com/slogans/fish.html Claims to Fame - Fish
  25. http://fwbchamber.org/relocation_visitors_info/relocation_visitors_info_main.html Visitor and Relocation Information
  26. http://www.taglineguru.com/monikerlist.html U.S. City Monikers
  27. John Howells, Where to Retire: America's Best and Most Affordable Places (2006), p. 31.
  28. Web site: Rainesville: The best wet looks on campus . 4 February 2016 . 2018-09-05 . 2018-09-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180905215115/https://thetab.com/us/florida/2016/02/04/rainesville-best-wet-looks-campus-202 . live .
  29. Barbie Baldwin, Underground gourmet: restaurants, recipes & reflections (1983), p. 181.
  30. http://www.ci.haines-city.fl.us/ City of Haines City, The Heart if Florida
  31. http://www.hialeahfl.gov/about/history/ History of the City of Hialeah
  32. Wentworth, Harold and Stuart Berg Flexner. (1967) Dictionary of American Slang. Maruzen Asian Edition. Thomas Y. Crowell Company. P. 286
  33. http://www.wherefloridabegins.com/home.html Jacksonville. Where Florida Begins
  34. http://www.relocateamerica.com/florida/cities/jacksonville History of the "Bold New City " nickname
  35. Web site: A River Runs Through It. October 7, 2023.
  36. Web site: Violent crime rises in Florida, 80% of murders committed using firearms. October 19, 2023.
  37. Web site: In Key West, climate, culture entice second-home buyers. ABC News. 15 September 2011. 16 February 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110216115223/http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/key-west-climate-culture-entice-home-buyers/story?id=12560635. live.
  38. Web site: City of Key West, Florida. Key West Government. 15 September 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110917043054/http://www.keywestcity.com/. 17 September 2011. dead. dmy-all.
  39. News: Crosby. Kristin. August 30, 2016. Swan City. Lakelander. October 4, 2021.
  40. Web site: Dime City Cycles. Dime City Cycles 57000 Facebook Likes, world-renowned cafe racer site. 12 June 2014. 30 May 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140530070246/http://www.dimecitycycles.com/. live.
  41. Nannie Kate, Marinas Near Melbourne, Florida, USA Today Travel Tips, accessed November 21, 2011
  42. Web site: About the City of Miami . 2008-01-24 . 2011-07-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110714083013/http://www.miamigov.com/press/pressreleases/miami/AbouttheCity.asp . live .
  43. News: This Little Known Beach In Florida Will Be Your New Favorite Summer Destination. OnlyInYourState. 2018-07-01. en-US. 2018-07-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20180702011320/https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/florida/little-known-beach-fl/. live.
  44. News: Navarre residents will protest new signs at Navarre Beach entrance. Pensacola News Journal. 2018-07-01. en. Anne. Delaney. 2017-06-07. 2018-03-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20180322021503/https://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/navarre/2017/06/07/friday-protest/374737001/. live.
  45. News: Navarre Beach - Florida's Most Relaxing Place - Family Style Schooling. 2018-06-06. Family Style Schooling. 2018-07-01. en-US. 2018-07-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20180702011124/https://familystyleschooling.com/2018/06/06/navarre-beach/. live.
  46. Web site: Home - Navarre Beach Florida's Panhandle. Navarre Beach Florida's Panhandle. en-US. 2018-07-01. 2018-07-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20180702035541/https://www.getrelaxing.com/. live.
  47. Web site: Florida's Playground Explodes with Family Activities. www.navarrechamber.com. en-US. 2018-07-01. 2018-07-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20180702011455/http://www.navarrechamber.com/news/details/florida-s-playground-explodes-with-family-activities. live.
  48. Web site: City of Ocala . 2011-03-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101222002450/http://ocalafl.org/COO3.aspx?id=330 . 2010-12-22 . dead .
  49. Tom LaMarra, Kentucky and Florida in 'Horse Capital' Battle, The Blood-Horse (March 28, 2002).
  50. Web site: The Horse Capital of the World . Ocala / Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership . March 5, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120925032651/http://www.ocalacc.com/ocala_florida/templates/tourism.aspx?articleid=18 . September 25, 2012 . dead . mdy-all .
  51. http://www.ci.ocoee.fl.us/General/NewResident.asp New Resident Information
  52. Web site: The World Capital of Whatever. The New York Times. Harold. Faber. 1993-09-12. 2018-11-15. 2008-04-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20080418221645/http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?sec=travel&res=9F0CE6DC1430F931A2575AC0A965958260. live.
  53. http://www.cityoforlando.net/visit.htm Information on things to do in the Orlando area
  54. News: Fitzpatrick . Kelly . Pub crawl: Gator Get Down in O-Town this Saturday . . April 13, 2011 . July 4, 2017 . October 27, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111027021403/http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2011-04-13/entertainment/os-gator-pub-crawl-orlando_1_o-town-uf-fans-pub . live .
  55. http://www.ormondbeach.org/top/mayorwelcome.htm Mayor's Welcome
  56. Lawlor, Julia. "HAVENS |Panama City Beach, Fla.; A Vacation Town Tries to Take Off Its Blue Collar", The New York Times, January 5, 2007, accessed April 12, 2007. "LIKE a supermodel showing off her good side, Panama City Beach is not shy about flaunting its most valuable asset. The World's Most Beautiful Beaches, boasts the sign at the end of Hathaway Bridge, which leads into the city."
  57. http://www.pensacolachamber.com/relocation/fiveflags.htm CITY OF FIVE FLAGS
  58. http://www.epodunk.com/slogans/agriculture.html Claims to Fame - Agriculture
  59. Web site: Historic Palm Beach – brought to you by the Palm Beach Post » Port St. Lucie: A builder's poorly sprawled legacy . 2011-06-05 . dead . https://archive.today/20130125072311/http://www.historicpalmbeach.com/eliot-kleinberg/2010/04/port-st-lucie-a-builder%E2%80%99s-poorly-sprawled-legacy/ . 2013-01-25 .
  60. Web site: Archived copy . 2011-06-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120317112852/http://www.cityofpsl.com/community-redevelopment-area/pdf/Development_in_the_Spotlight.pdf . 2012-03-17 . dead .
  61. http://www.cityofpsl.com/planning-zoning/pdf/2011-schedules.pdf
  62. http://www.usacitiesonline.com/flcountystpetersburg.htm St Petersburg
  63. http://www.epodunk.com/slogans/weather.html Claims to Fame - Weather
  64. The City of St. Petersburg, Official Website of the City of St. Petersburg - stpete.org, accessed January 27, 2011.
  65. Jenny Deam, Clearwater Times (St. Petersburg Times)"St. Pete Beach begins to address name change", accessed January 27, 2011
  66. Book: Wright, I.M. . The Stereotypical American: The Disconnected Society . 2012 . 12 . Lulu . 9781105404665 . 11 May 2015 . 24 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210924215842/https://books.google.com/books?id=pO_GAwAAQBAJ&q=sarasota+heavens+waiting+room&pg=PA12 . live .
  67. Web site: DowntownSebring.Com . Sebring was given this nickname because in the center of the city is a circular park and all roads lead in and out from this circle like the spokes of a wagon wheel . July 26, 2014 . August 11, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140811182833/http://downtownsebring.com/ . live .
  68. Laura Bergheim, An American Festival of World Capitals: From Garlic Queens to Cherry Parades (1997). John Wiley & Sons: p. 39.
  69. Douglas Waitley, Best Backroads of Florida: Coasts, Glades, and Groves (2001). Pineapple Press: p. 35.
  70. Choose Tallahassee, Facts about Tallahassee
  71. Alicia Deer, 'Tallanasty' no more: What Tallahassee's beautification means, FSUView (Nov. 20, 2013).
  72. Nicholas Gonzalez, Busting the myth of Tallanasty, FSU News (Jan. 9, 2012).
  73. Barry Popik, The Big Guava, April 3, 2005, discussion of nicknames' history
  74. Barry Popik, Cigar City, August 15, 2006, discussion of nickname's history
  75. http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/51ybor/51ybor.htm Ybor City: Cigar Capital of the World
  76. Porter, Arthur. "Looking back on fond years in Tampa Bay as the green, green grass of home beckons", Tampa Bay Business Journal, January 26, 2007, accessed April 12, 2007. "I will have been in Tampa for four years in May, and I remember my first day -- one of the typical Tampa days in May.... "Welcome to the lightning capital of the world," my new colleagues declared."
  77. News: 'Champa Bay' celebrates third pro title in less than a year . September 9, 2021 . AP News . July 8, 2021 . en . September 9, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210909233248/https://apnews.com/article/tampa-bay-lightning-montreal-canadiens-canada-hockey-fl-state-wire-f26d5367ea2b815c301c7cdf1c2e0308 . live .
  78. News: Cridlin . Jay . Who owns 'Champa Bay?' Tampa Bay fans vie for trademark after Super Bowl win . September 9, 2021 . Tampa Bay Times . February 9, 2021 . en . September 9, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210909233247/https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2021/02/09/who-owns-champa-bay-tampa-bay-fans-vie-for-trademark-after-super-bowl-win/ . live .
  79. http://www.epodunk.com/slogans/products.html Claims to Fame - Products
  80. Web site: Shark's Tooth Festival . 2013-04-04 . 2013-05-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130522202748/http://www.sharkstoothfest.com/ . live .
  81. Cynthia Thuma, Palm Beach in Vintage Postcards (2001), p 32.

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