# Florida Gives John Anderson’s “Seminole Wind” a Permanent Place in State History

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/florida-gives-john-andersons-seminole-wind-a-permanent-place-in-state-history/
- Published: 2026-10-28T13:00:26+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T13:31:25+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/florida-gives-john-andersons-seminole-wind-a-permanent-place-in-state-history/
- Topics: Art, Cricket, Culture, Sport

## Key points

- Florida named “Seminole Wind” an official state anthem.
- The order also calls for historic markers in Apopka.
- The 1992 song reflects Florida’s landscape and heritage.

## Summary

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has designated John Anderson’s “Seminole Wind” as an official state anthem, giving the late country singer a lasting place in Florida’s history. The move followed a public appeal from fellow musician John Rich and recognises the song’s connection to Florida’s heritage and natural environment.

DeSantis’s executive order makes “Seminole Wind” a separate designation from Florida’s existing state anthem, which the order says has seen little use. It also directs the state to erect historic markers in Apopka, where Anderson was born, highlighting his contribution to Florida’s heritage. Released in 1992, the song reached No. 1 on Canada’s country singles chart and No. 2 on the US Hot Country Songs chart.

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