Honoring the Hulkster: DeSantis Dedicates Hulk Hogan Trail at Iconic Clearwater Hangout - October 3, 2025

On October 3, 2025, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis hosted a heartfelt news conference at Hogan’s Hangout in Clearwater, a vibrant beachfront restaurant themed around the legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan. The event served as a poignant tribute to the late WWE icon, whose real name was Terry Bollea, following his passing in July at age 71. Joined by Hogan's grieving family and close associates, DeSantis announced the official dedication of a two-mile stretch of the Clearwater Trail—running between Oak Avenue and Coronado Drive—as the "Hulk Hogan Trail." This fitness-focused pathway, adorned with Hogan's signature red-and-yellow signage and equipped with free workout stations like pull-up bars, embodies the wrestler's enduring mantra of "training, saying your prayers, and taking your vitamins." The gathering celebrated Hogan's deep ties to Florida, his larger-than-life impact on pop culture, and his status as a "true Floridian through and through," while underscoring the state's commitment to preserving his legacy for future generations. Amid the event, discussions also surfaced regarding Hogan's family's ongoing exploration of a potential medical malpractice lawsuit related to his final days.Guests
Ron DeSantis - Governor of Florida
Sky Daily - Widow of Hulk Hogan
Nicholas "Nick" Bollea - Son of Hulk Hogan
Sky Daily - Wife of Nick Bollea
Jimmy Hart - Wrestling Manager and Longtime Friend of Hulk Hogan