If we're going to rename large bodies of water, how about the Gulf of Vespucciland?

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In this week’s Essential News column published by Florida Weekly, I ask a question that has definitely not been on anyone’s mind:

How does the United States of Vespucciland sound to you?

Why do I ask?

Because this coming Sunday, March 9, in addition to being the start of Daylight Saving Time, we celebrate Amerigo Vespucci Day. That’s pronounced vuh-spoo-ch…