Florida Flag – Official Florida State Flags

Florida Flag – The Sunshine State

The Florida state flag features a red saltire — St. Andrew's Cross — on a white field, with the Florida state seal centered where the bars intersect. The seal depicts a Seminole woman scattering hibiscus flowers, a Sabal Palm, a steamboat, and the state motto "In God We Trust." The red cross design was adopted by Florida voters in 1900, added to prevent the plain white field from resembling a flag of truce when hanging still on a pole.

Every Florida flag at Tidmore Flags is made in the USA — sewn with reinforced headers, brass grommets, and colorfast dyes built to handle Florida's coastal wind, salt air, and intense UV. No imported flags, no shortcuts.

Nylon or Polyester — Which Florida Flag Is Right for You?

Nylon Florida Flag — The best all-around choice for most Florida homes and businesses. Nylon is lightweight, flies easily in a coastal breeze, dries quickly after Florida's afternoon thunderstorms, and is treated with UV-resistant dyes to slow fading in the Sunshine State's intense sun. The right choice for most residential flagpoles from Jacksonville to Miami.

Polyester Florida Flag — Built for tougher conditions. If you're directly on the Gulf or Atlantic coast, in a high-wind area, or flying from a tall commercial pole exposed to salt air and tropical weather, our heavy-duty 2-ply polyester Florida flag holds up longer where nylon would wear out faster. The stronger choice for coastal properties, marinas, and commercial sites.

Not sure which to choose? Our Florida flag material guide walks through exactly when each material makes sense for your location.

Florida Flag Sizes and Pole Recommendations

Our Florida flags are available in multiple sizes to fit any flagpole. The most popular size for residential display is the 3x5 ft Florida flag, recommended for standard 15- to 20-foot poles. Use our Flag Size Calculator to find the right Florida flag size for your pole height.

For a full pole-height-to-flag-size chart see our Florida state flag size guide.

Flying a Florida Flag in Hurricane Season

Florida's climate is one of the toughest on flags in the country. Intense UV, salt air, high humidity, and tropical storm season all accelerate wear faster than in most other states. A quality nylon Florida flag flown daily typically lasts 4 to 9 months — shorter than in less demanding climates. Always take your Florida flag down and store it indoors when a tropical storm or hurricane watch is issued. No flag is built for hurricane-force winds. Bringing the flag in during afternoon thunderstorms when possible will significantly extend its life.

Florida Flag Hardware – What Holds Up in Salt Air

Standard aluminum snap hooks, pulleys, and cleats corrode quickly in Florida's salt air — especially within a mile of the coast. For any Florida coastal installation, use marine-grade stainless steel or solid brass hardware throughout. Anodized aluminum poles are acceptable inland but require regular rinsing with fresh water near the water. Getting the hardware right is just as important as choosing the right flag material.

Pair Your Florida Flag With an American Flag

Flying the Florida flag alongside the U.S. flag is a common display for homes, businesses, schools, and government buildings across the state. Our American Flag and Florida Flag Nylon Bundle pairs both flags in matching nylon — sized and finished to fly together properly. For coastal properties and high-wind locations, our American Flag and Florida Polyester Flag Bundle pairs both flags in heavy-duty 2-ply for consistent performance in tougher conditions.

Indoor Florida State Flag

For schools, courtrooms, government offices, and ceremonial spaces, our Florida indoor flag with pole hem and gold fringe is the traditional choice. Our Florida Presentation Set includes the flag, pole, base, and ornament — everything needed for a complete indoor display.

Buying Florida Flags for Schools, Businesses, or Government Buildings?

We regularly supply Florida state flags to school districts, city halls, military installations, hotels, resorts, marinas, and commercial properties across the state. We offer bulk pricing and tax-exempt quotes for qualifying orders. Contact our flag experts or call 800-321-3524 Mon–Thu 8am–5pm CST, Fri 8am–4pm CST.