Recruiting Members for New Florida State Agency Advisory Committee
July 8, 2019
A new Florida State Agency Advisory Committee is being established to provide insight into the operations of state agencies whose work impacts Sierra Club Florida's priorities.
Governor Signs HB 829, a Blow to the Environment
June 28, 2019
Gov. DeSantis signed House Bill 829 despite calls from environmentalists to veto this terrible bill.
Governor Signs Bill Effectively Ending Citizens' Ability to Enforce Local Comprehensive Plans
June 26, 2019
Gov. DeSantis signed House Bill 7103 despite the call from over 40 environmental organizations asking him to veto this bill, which threatens Florida with a proliferation of sprawl.
Suncoast Sierra Proud to Be Part of St. Pete Pride
June 24, 2019
For the sixth consecutive year, Suncoast Sierra members and allies marched together at the biggest Pride event in Florida.
Safety Harbor Becomes Florida's Ninth City to Commit to a 100 Percent Clean Energy
June 18, 2019
The City Commission of Safety Harbor voted unanimously to become Florida's ninth city to adopt a resolution setting a 100 percent clean, renewable energy community-wide goal.
YMCA in St. Petersburg Saves Money, Energy by Switching to LED Lighting
June 10, 2019
The Suncoast Sierra Club group and other donors have provided the Jim & Heather Gills YMCA of Greater St Petersburg with funding to install LED lighting throughout the facility.
Sierra Club Statement Regarding Berman Law Group Class Action Lawsuit
June 5, 2019
The Sierra Club's Stop the Burn Campaign, launched in 2015, is not a party to the Berman Law Group class action lawsuit.
Everglades Advocates Request Governor DeSantis Veto HB 7103
May 29, 2019
Over 40 organizations committed to the protection and restoration of the Everglades sent a letter asking the governor to veto House Bill 7103.
Four Remaining Veto Requests of Governor DeSantis
May 17, 2019
Sierra Club Florida is asking Gov. DeSantis to veto four bills that both directly and indirectly impact the natural environment, freedom of speech, and the state of our democracy.
Sierra Club Responds to Signing of 'Toll Roads to Nowhere' Bill by Governor DeSantis
May 17, 2019
SB 7068, also known as the Toll Roads to Nowhere Bill, will destroy much of Florida's remaining natural and rural areas.