List of Florida state symbols
The state of Florida has numerous symbols defined by state statutes. The majority of the symbols were chosen after 1950; only the two oldest symbols—the state flower, and the state bird, and the state nickname —are not listed in the 2010 Florida Statutes. Under the Statutes, all state symbols fall under the purview of the Executive Branch, Secretary of State, as part of the secretary's role as "Chief Cultural Officer".
Insignia
| Type | Symbol | Description | Year | Image | Statute |
| Flag | Flag | A red saltire on a white background, with the seal of Florida superimposed on the center. The current flag was adopted in 1985, when the state seal was last changed. The basic design, however, dates back to 1900, when the design was approved by voters in a constitutional amendment. | 1985 | 15.012 | |
| State day/week | Pascua Florida | Pascua Florida is usually celebrated on April 2, unless the 2nd falls on a weekend. When it falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the governor may declare either the preceding Friday or following Monday as the state day. Pascua Florida commemorates the discovery of Florida by Juan Ponce de León on April 2, 1513. Children and adults may celebrate the holiday by attending educational programs focusing on the history of the area. | 1953 | — | 683.06 |
| Motto | "In God We Trust" | The state motto was not adopted until 2006; however, it has appeared on the state seal since 1868. | 2006 | 15.0301 | |
| Nickname | Sunshine State | The use of "Sunshine State" has been in place since 1949, when it first appeared on license plates. The nickname was made official by the state legislature in 1970. | 1970 | — | |
| Seal | Seal of Florida | The seal has evolved since 1868, although the basic elements have remained consistent. Florida statute states: "The great seal of the state shall be of the size of the American silver dollar, having in the center thereof a view of the sun's rays over a highland in the distance, a sabal palmetto palm tree, a steamboat on water, and an Indian female scattering flowers in the foreground, encircled by the words 'Great Seal of the State of Florida: In God We Trust.'" The most recent revisions were made in 1985. | 1985 | 15.03 |