By James Combs
Could U.S. Hwy. 27 be renamed President Donald J. Trump Highway?
Florida Representative Anthony Sabatini.
Though Donald Trump’s presidency ended on Wednesday, one state lawmaker hopes to pay a lasting tribute by naming one of Florida’s longest highways after Trump.
Florida Rep. Anthony Sabatini plans to introduce legislation that would rename U.S. Hwy. 27 as the “President Donald J. Trump Highway.”
“I believe one of our great presidents and the first Floridian president needs to be honored,” Sabatini said during a phone interview with Style Magazine on Wednesday. “U.S. Hwy. 27 is perfect because it’s one of the most historic and longest highways in Florida.”
The highway runs from Tallahassee to Miami, and In Lake County, it stretches from The Villages to Clermont.
“What I like about it is that the highway goes through my district, which is the top of Lake County to the bottom of Lake County,” Sabatini says. “And it really straddles the heartland of Florida, just like Donald Trump represented the heartland of our country better than any president in a long time.”
He says most of his constituents have embraced the idea.
“Some would rather have an interstate named after Trump, but I think U.S. Hwy. 27 is more appropriate,” Sabatini says.
James Combs was a pillar of Akers Media Group since its inception in 2008. Over the years, he had the honor of interviewing Lake & Sumter County's most fascinating personalities, from innovative business owners to heroic war veterans, bringing their incredible stories to life. Throughout his career, James earned over 50 awards for writing excellence, a testament to his talent and dedication. In 2021, he was inducted into the Akers Media Group Hall of Fame. Sadly, James passed away in 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. His legacy of storytelling and excellence continues to inspire us all.
