Last February 13th, a scant six weeks before Deepwater Horizon became a household name, a group of dedicated organizers and opponents of offshore drilling in Florida came together and formed a line in the sand. Hands Across the Sand attracted 10,000 participants on 90 beaches in Florida who
joined hands to protest the efforts by the Florida Legislature and the US Congress to lift the ban on oil drilling in the near and off shores of Florida. Florida’s Hands Across The Sand event was the largest gathering in the history of Florida united against expanding oil drilling into Florida’s waters. Events were held from Jacksonville to Miami Beach and Key West to Pensacola Beach
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Today at noon we do it again, only this time we're global baby. You can find a beach with a protest near you here: www.handsacrossthesand.com
Saturday, June 25, 11-2pm
Tips of the Day
Use only approved beach accesses and parking.
Create as long a line or as many lines as you wish.
Be courteous and respectful to those who disagree with your view.
Please steer clear of bird nesting areas (refer to Audubon’s recommendations).
…enjoy yourself, it’s the beach!