Event Brief
Polk backs rebrand of State Road 60 as Route 60
Filed: Jul 02, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Summary: Polk County leaders and businesses support renaming State Road 60 to “Route 60” to boost tourism inspired by Route 66.
WHO: Polk County leaders, business owners, and the Florida Route 60 Association
WHAT: A proposal to rebrand State Road 60 as “Route 60” to create a coast-to-coast tourism adventure
WHEN: Jul 02, 2026 at 10:09 PM ET
WHERE: Polk County, Florida
WHY: Leaders and businesses want to mimic the iconic Route 66 travel experience and drive tourism along the highway.
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