🌊 🇺🇸 Gulf of America? & Arts + Wine Festivals

In today’s edition of the Sarasota Scoop:

• Gulf of America is on its way

• Forks & Corks Featured

• Events!

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Thanks for reading,

Carson

📰 Local News

🌊 Gulf of America? Trump Moves to Rename the Gulf

Yesterday, President Trump signed an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.

Behind the scenes: The announcement was first previewed at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club on January 7th, before being formally announced in his inauguration address.

The big picture: In his first announced executive actions, Trump plans to change two major geographic names:

• The Gulf of Mexico would become the "Gulf of America"

• Alaska's Mount Denali would revert to its former name, Mount McKinley

Why it matters: The proposed renaming of the Gulf of Mexico signals Trump's continued focus on U.S.-Mexico relations and border issues as he begins his second presidency.

Driving force: Trump cited three key reasons for the Gulf renaming:

• Trade imbalance with Mexico

• Concerns over illegal immigration at the southern border

• Drug trafficking into the U.S.

What's next: The executive order would direct the Interior Secretary to implement the name change across:

• Official federal maps

• All government documents and communications

• Federal agency usage

The bottom line: This represents one of Trump's first major symbolic actions upon taking office as the 47th president, though the diplomatic implications remain to be seen.

What do the locals think? Let us know in the comments

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🔦 Event Spotlights: Forks & Corks

Since 2008, Forks & Corks has been showcasing the talents of locally-owned restaurants.

The event is made up of a series of events that comprise the area’s premier food festival.

For wine and food lovers, this is the event of the year. Here are a few of the many events:

1592 Wood Fired Kitchen: Wine Dinner

📍 1592 Main Street, Sarasota

💲150 pp

🔗 reservations

Open House Wine Tastings

📍 1283 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

💲25

🔗 tickets

Wines From Around the World

📍 64 S Palm Ave, Sarasota

💲30

🔗 tickets

🏠 Beautiful New House on the Market

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Friday, January 24th

Nothing New: Archives of Affection

📍 Willis Smith Gallery, Sarasota

🕦 10am - 4pm

🔗 details

Crowley Museum Re-Opening

📍 Crowley Museum, Sarasota

🕦 All Weekend

🔗 details

Jazz at Two

📍 Unitarian Universalists SRQ

🕦 2pm

🔗 details

Theatre: 59th Street Bridge

📍 Florida Studio Theatre

🕦 Multiple Showings

🔗 details

Comedy Show: Bobby Collins

📍 McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

🕦 Multiple Showings

🔗 details

Saturday, January 25th

Sarasota Farmers Market

📍Downtown Sarasota, Main St & Lemon Avenue

🕦 7am - 1pm

🔗 details

Sarasota Fire Fest

📍 1800 Mabry Carlton, Venice

🕦 10am - 2pm

🔗 details

St. Armands Circle Art Festival

📍St. Armands Circle

🕦 10am - 5pm

🔗 details

14th Annual Charlotte Harbor Chili, Beer, and Music Fest

📍 150 Laishley CT, Punta Gorda

🕦 11am

🔗 details

Scrub Jay Races (5k)

📍 1843 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey

🕦 Multiple Start Times

🔗 details

Butcher’s Block 12th Annual Grand Tent Tasting

📍 3242 17th Street, Sarasota

🕦 2pm - 5pm

🔗 details

Sunday, January 26th

Siesta Key Farmers Market

📍 5211 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key

🕦 9am - 2pm

Shop local! Just show up

Sarasota Antiques Show

📍 801 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota

🕦 10am - 4pm

🔗 details

17th Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival

📍 200 West Venice, Venice

🕦 10am - 4pm

🔗 details

Lakewood Ranch Fine Arts Festival

📍 8100 Lakewood Mainstreet, Lakewood Ranch

🕦 10am - 5pm

🔗 details

PLAN AHEAD

Superhero Fun Run (5k)

📍 Nathan Benderson Park

🕦 Feb. 8th

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