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Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · 1d

Last night, Sierra Club Florida was recognized with top honors at Sierra Club's 2025 National Awards – an annual celebration of inspiring environmental changemakers from across the country. 🏆🌎🎉

Congrats to all the winners, & stream the full award ceremony here! 👇

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZeE...

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Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · 3d

Join us tomorrow, Oct 8 at 7PM ET for Sierra Club’s 2025 National Awards Virtual Celebration! 🌎

Learn more and register: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · 8d

Sierra Club Florida — in partnership with its Central Florida Group — is proud to officially endorse Representative Anna V. Eskamani for Mayor of Orlando.

Read our full statement below. 👇

www.sierraclub.org/florida/blog...

Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · 9d

By investing in EV fleets, cities and counties are saving taxpayers money. Florida could save $18,000+ per vehicle over 15 years — a total of $277 million statewide. Local leaders know what works best for their communities, and these investments drive us forward. 🚗⚡

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Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · 11d

🚨FL may approve an $83M Destin land deal that gives a huge payout to a political donor & ignores conservation – and we need your help to stop it.

Call Gov. DeSantis & CFO Blaise Ingoglia TODAY & tell them to vote NO on the Destin land deal!

📞 850-717-9337 (DeSantis)
📞 850-413-2850 (Ingoglia)

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Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · 15d

A huge thanks to all the non-hunters who flooded the bear tag lottery with 160K applications for 172 permits!

The lottery drawing process runs 9/26-11/3, so make sure you’re ready for the next steps to bag a tag and spare a bear! 🐻

www.sierraclub.org/florida/stopthebearhunt

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Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · 17d

It’s National Drive Electric Month! ⚡🚗🕺

Curious about EVs? Now’s your chance to learn more.

Find an event near you and see the future of driving. 👇

www.driveelectricmonth.org

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Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · 18d

🚨LAST CHANCE: Enter the bear tag lottery by 11:59 PM EST tonight, September 22! 🐻

Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · 28d

🚨 The FWC bear tag lottery is officially open! 🚨

Now through September 22, let’s buy up all the bear tags and keep them OUT of hunters’ hands. 🐻

Take action today at www.sierraclub.org/florida/stopthebearhunt.

Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · 23d

“Yes, this is about fighting climate change. But it’s also about saving money and increasing operational efficiency. It’s an up-front investment that pays for itself over time, and then generates a return in dollars, jobs and other tangible benefits.”

www.tampabay.com/news/environ...

Florida city on verge of all-green buildings as DOGE probes spending

“It’s fiscally responsible as much as it’s environmentally responsible,” the mayor said.

www.tampabay.com

Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · 24d

📢GAINESVILLE! Join us on September 21 for Sun Day – a nationwide day of action to celebrate the power of the sun and unite for a livable, clean energy future. 🔋☀️✊

Learn more and RSVP. 👇

actionnetwork.org/events/gaine...

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Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · 28d

🚨 The FWC bear tag lottery is officially open! 🚨

Now through September 22, let’s buy up all the bear tags and keep them OUT of hunters’ hands. 🐻

Take action today at www.sierraclub.org/florida/stopthebearhunt.

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Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · 29d

When local governments choose solar, Florida communities win. Rooftop solar supports 40,400+ jobs and adds $3.2 billion in household income. Local leaders know that these smart investments strengthen families and neighborhoods across the Sunshine State. ☀️🏘️💪

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Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · Sep 10

🗓️ MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The FWC bear tag lottery opens this Friday, September 12 at 10:00 AM EST!

Stay tuned for more updates, and get the full lottery details at bit.ly/FWCBearTags. 🐻

Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · Sep 8

ICYMI: From St. Pete to Safety Harbor, Sierra Club’s Suncoast Group is mapping how solar saves money, cuts pollution, and powers Pinellas communities toward a cleaner future. ☀️💡

stpetecatalyst.com/environmenta...

Environmental organization expands solar research project

Dashboards and maps were created to outline solar usage data in five Pinellas County cities.

stpetecatalyst.com

Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · Sep 5

Join Sierra Club Florida volunteers and staff this fall as we gather for our Chapter’s quarterly meeting in DeLand, Florida! 🍁

Learn more and RSVP: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · Sep 4

It’s National Wildlife day 🐾 A day to recognize species, like the Florida’s black bears.

This moment isn’t just about bears. It’s about the kind of world we want to leave behind. Get involved with our efforts to save our bears at sierraclub.org/florida/stopthebearhunt.

Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · Sep 4

UPDATE: We’re still waiting on FWC to release the dates and info for the bear tag lottery, but in the meantime, make sure to get your hunting license so you’ll be ready to bag a tag and spare a bear when the lottery opens!

Get all the info and take action:
sierraclub.org/florida/StopTheBearHunt

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Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · Aug 29

The fight to protect our bears isn’t over. 🐻✊

Take action today at www.sierraclub.org/florida/StopTheBearHunt.

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Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · Aug 28

A few weeks ago, the FWC voted to reinstate Florida’s first black bear hunt in a decade – and now it’s in Governor DeSantis’ hands to stop it.

Take action TODAY to tell the governor to protect our wildlife, and shut down the bear hunt before it’s too late!

act.sierraclub.org/actions/Flor...

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Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · Aug 27

📢 ST. PETE! Interested in environmental justice but not sure where to start? Join Sierra Club’s Suncoast Group for their Evening Mixer this weekend at Suite E Studios!

Learn more and mark your calendar. 👇 🗓️

act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · Aug 26

Are you an organized and experienced administrative professional with a passion for environmental and social justice? Join our team! 🌿💼

Lean more and apply at bit.ly/SCFLAdmin

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Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · Aug 25

Earlier this month, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) voted to reinstate a cruel, unnecessary, and unpopular bear hunt – and Sierra Club Florida and its allies remain committed to fighting it every step of the way. ✊ 🐻

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Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · Aug 22

ICYMI: Citing environmental concerns, a federal judge has ordered the closure of the immigration detention center in the Everglades.

Read our full statement below. 👇

www.sierraclub.org/florida/blog...

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Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · Aug 20

🚨 NEW REPORT: “Adding Fuel to the Fire” from @justsolutions.bsky.social reveals how the Republican spending bill guts climate and environmental justice programs – ripping away critical funding and worsening harm to frontline communities across the U.S.

justsolutionscollective.org/new-analysis...

Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · Aug 19

📆 Today, on National Humanitarian Day, we honor the courage, compassion, and commitment of those who dedicate their lives to helping others.

Thank you to every Sierra Club Florida member, supporter, volunteer, and partner who makes this mission possible. 🌎