Florida

Scroll past the map and signup form to see listings in your region or to organize an event near you utilizing the form below.

If you have questions or need assistance, contact the state organizer Tony Sasso, Ellen Mee. If you plan on attending an event in Florida, please click here to RSVP.

Event Listings

• Cocoa Beach, Lori Wilson Park

  Tony Sasso

  surfscout71@aol.com

  321 258 8217

  Same place as last year: 1500 North Atlantic Ave (on A1A, a couple of miles South of Ron Jon)

• Deerfield Beach, Deerfield Beach North Pavilion

  April Holland

  aprilann54@gmail.com

  9547785087

  Deerfield Beach North Pavilion Life Gaurd Stand # 1 314 NE 21st Ave, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441

• Fort Walton Beach, Behind The Okaloosa Island Boardwalk

  Kristina Witter

  witterwildlife@yahoo.com

  www.facebook.com/HandsAcrossTheSandFtWaltonDestin2012

  Please meet behind the Okaloosa Island Boardwalk to join hands in both directions along the coastline.

• Ft. Myers Beach, Crescent Beach Family Park

  Robin Ann Curley

  rockinrobinfmb@peoplepc.com

  239-265-6552

  Crescent Beach Family Park...A Lee County Park, located on Estero Blvd. between the Top O' Mast Bar & Nemo's & across the street from McDonald's on Ft. Myers Beach, FL

• Lake Worth, Lake Worth Municipal Beach

  Jody Young

  cscdad1@gmail.com

  561-704-3912

  follow Lake Avenue east to the municipal parking lot below the beach access level.

• Panama City Beach, Rick Seltzer Park Or St. Andrews State Park

  Camille Marea Darley

  xshoecrewx@aol.com

  850-358-0113

  http://www.facebook.com/events/257936684298261/

  Head southeast on S Thomas Dr toward Surf Ln Continue onto State Hwy 39 Saint Andrews State Park Lower Grand Lagoon, Florida

• Pensacola Beach, Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier — Casino Beach

  Elaine Sargent

  350pensacola@cox.net

  850-572-7230

  http://www.facebook.com/events/385032391529078/

  Pensacola Beach at the Pier — Casino Beach, 41 Fort Pickens Road. We will gather under the Gazebo, then form our line along the water just east of the Pier.

• Santa Rosa Beach, Ed Waline Public Access Beach

  Nancy Meehan

  menan1961@aim.com

  850-660-1132

  http://www.facebook.com/groups/220858174593111/

  Located at the intersection of Route 393 & C30A.

• St. Pete Beach, Tradewinds Sandpiper Resort

  Debra Davies

  ddavies@twresort.com

  727.363.2263

  TradeWinds Sandpiper, 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, Florida. Via I-275, take Pinellas Bayway exit, proceed west - will dead end at Gulf Blvd. Turn right onto Gulf Blvd. Sandpiper is 1.7 miles ahead on the left. Parking is limited ... please use mass transit or a bike, canoe or stand-up paddle board.

• Tampa, Fl, Gandy Bridge

  Anita Stewart

  anitastewart@gmail.com

  8133122292

  http://www.facebook.com/events/373955509296782/

  No address. This event will take place on the strip of beach located on the south side of the Gandy Bridge halfway between Tampa and St. Petersburg. See the FB Event Page for a map of the location and specific instructions. This will be a little east of the Channel 10 WTSP station and offices are located but on the other side of the highway.

What to do at Your
Event on August 4

Tips of the Day

1. Use only approved beach accesses and parking.
2. Create as long a line or as many lines as you wish.
3. Be courteous and respectful to those who disagree with your view.
4. Please steer clear of bird nesting areas (refer to Audubon’s recommendations).
5. …enjoy yourself, it’s the beach!

Resources

Posters & Flyers

• No Offshore Oil Drilling Poster

T–Shirts

• No Offshore Oil Drilling

Press Materials

• International Press Release [PDF]
• Local Press Advisory [DOC]
• Local Press Release [DOC]
• How to Generate Media Coverage [PDF]

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Resolutions Passed in Florida

The following organizations have passed resolutions against oil drilling in Florida waters.

• Bay County Chamber of Commerce
• Bay County Commission
• Bay Defense Alliance
• Barrier Islands Governmental Council, ‘Big C’
• Bayous Preservation Association of Sanibel and Captive Islands
• Broward County Commission
• Captiva Community Panel
• Captiva Erosion Prevention District
• Clearwater, City of
• Clearwater Audubon
• Cocoa Beach Surfrider
• Collier County Commission
• Destin Area Chamber of Commerce
• Escambia County Commission
• Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
• Florida’s Great Northwest (Military Interests)
• Gulfport, City of
• Indian Rocks, City of
• Indian Shores Town Council
• Key West City Commission
• Lee County Commission
• Lee County Tourist Council
• Manatee County Commission
• Miami Beach, City of
• Miami-Dade County
• Palm Beach County Democratic Exec Committee
• Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce
• Pensacola City Council
• Pinellas County
• Redington Beach, Town of
• Redington Shores, Town of
• Safety Harbor, City of
• Sarasota, City of
• Sarasota, County of
• Seminole, City of
• St. Petersburg, City of
• Tampa, City of
• Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce
• Tarpon Springs, City of
• Treasure Island, City of
• Wakulla County Commission
• Walton Area Chamber of Commerce
• Walton County Commission
• Apalachicola Riverkeeper
• Audubon Society
• Caribbean Conservation Corporation
• Surfrider Foundation
• Protect Florida’s Beaches
• Florida Green Party
• Emerald Coastkeeper
• Beach to Bay Connection