‘Seminole Wind’ named Florida’s anthem in new executive order

Gov. Ron DeSantis has designated John Anderson’s “Seminole Wind” as “Florida’s Anthem,” issuing an executive order that also calls for historical markers in Apopka and the naming of a Lake Apopka wildlife drive and trail system in the singer’s honor.Executive Order 26-222, issued Tuesday, Oct. 27, recognizes the Apopka native’s contributions to Florida’s cultural heritage.“I have also directed the Department of State to erect historic markers in the City of Apopka depicting John Anderson’s contribution to Florida’s heritage,” DeSantis said in announcing the order.Recognition at Lake ApopkaThe governor directed the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to work with the St. Johns River Water Management District to designate the wildlife drive and trail system within Lake Apopka North Shore as the “John Anderson Wildlife Drive and Trail System.”The directive links the local landscape with Anderson’s musical legacy. Released in 1992, “Seminole Wind” reflects on Florida’s natural e