Officials want South Florida to break off into its own state

[thelakelander]

South Florida, Tampa and Orlando would become a part of a new state! 

Officials in the City of South Miami have passed a resolution in favor of splitting the state in half so South Florida would become the 51st state.

"We have to be able to deal directly with this environmental concern and we can't really get it done in Tallahassee," Harris said. "I don't care what people think -- it's not a matter of electing the right people."

Mayor Philip Stoddard agreed with Harris' reasoning, saying during the meeting that he's advocated for secession for the past 15 years but never penned a resolution.

Full article: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/os-state-of-south-florida-20141021-post.html

[I-10east]

Oh boy, the usual comments will ensue, with hints of 'humor'... 

[For_F-L-O-R-I-D-A]

I don't think Tampa or Orlando would roll with that. Maybe Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe can go together.

[thelakelander]

Yeah, I'm from Polk.  I can't imagine anyone there being down with such a plan. I also guess, they didn't think too much about the urban areas of Orlando and Tampa either.  They split them into two different "states".

[Steve]

I noticed that. Crossing a state boundary between Seminole and Orange County....unlikely

[David]

We'd be the only major city in "old" Florida. Not exactly fair. Hmmm, I call dibs on Tampa/St. Pete (I dig the beaches) They can have Orlando.  Weird boundary lines I know.... OR. just move the capitol. Tallahassee was designated as the capitol at a time when Jax & Pensacola were the only major cities in the state.

[Traveller]

Besides, everyone knows Florida is really three states:
1. South Georgia: everything north of SR 40.
2. The Sixth Borough: everything south of SR 70.
3. Toll Land: everything in between.

[spuwho]

There are several calls for parts of states to seperate themselves.

Right after the Civil War, eastern Tennessee attempted to form a state due to their closer alignment with the Union than western TN.

California has had several ballot initiative attempts to break up the state, but they cant get enough signatures. Yet another one was proposed earlier this year.

Drive up I-5 north of Sacramento and you will see billboards promoting the new state.

Southern Illinois has grumbled about seperation for years. More lately due to Chicago Democrats dominating state politics over the downstate rural Dems.

Upper Peninsula Michigan has tried a couple of times to form a state called Superior.

The latest rush for certain areas of states to seperate themselves represents a cultural trend. More people dont feel their elected officials represent them adequately or there are influences that outweigh their collective needs. So in response they wish to seperate themselves.

District of Columbia is more likely to become a state before Florida splits.

[For_F-L-O-R-I-D-A]

I noticed that. Crossing a state boundary between Seminole and Orange County....unlikely

New Tampa/Wesley Chapel would be in a separate state as well from Tampa. 

I would be fine seeing Miami-Dade and Broward just become its own country.

[Ocklawaha]

Hasta la vista be be! 

[finehoe]

Tallahassee was designated as the capitol at a time when Jax & Pensacola were the only major cities in the state.

Actually, I think it was St. Augustine & Pensacola.

[FSBA]

Good. Let all of the snow birds create a warmer New York. One less reason for me to  go south of Daytona.

[coredumped]

Hasta la vista be be! 

Good. Let all of the snow birds create a warmer New York. One less reason for me to  go south of Daytona.

I'm with both these guys!

[David]

Actually, I think it was St. Augustine & Pensacola.

Yep that's right. Jax was too small back then.

[kln1323]

if scott and bondi are not involved, I'm moving south