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Join 200+ volunteers who make The Bears of South Florida possible.

3500+

Members

228

Volunteers

Events a Year

$200,000

Awarded in Grants in 2025

Upcoming Events

There’s always something happening with The Bears! Browse our upcoming events and find your next opportunity to connect, celebrate, and give back to the community. We hope to see you soon!

Hear From Our Community

Our members are the heart of The Bears of South Florida. Here’s what they have to say about being part of our community.

The Pride Center is so grateful to be a beneficiary of The Bears of South Florida. During these unprecedented times when funding cuts for our life-saving programs and services is occurring, the financial support from BOSFL is even more impactful. The Pride Center and BOSFL have had a very long collaborative relationship. I have always been impressed by their hard work, commitment to community and their philanthropy. The work of BOSFL have helped so many organizations. It truly takes a village to keep our community safe and BOSFL sets the standard for other organizations to match.

Robert Boo, The Pride Center, CEO

I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the Bears of South Florida for your unwavering support through your service grants. The generous funding we receive from your organization has helped us to expand our team, allowing us to provide life-changing mental healthcare and essential social services to even more LGBTQ+ youth, adults, and seniors in our community. Thanks to your support, we can help more individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Tony Lima – SunServe, CEO & Executive Director

The Bears of South Florida (BOSFL) for me is not only a fun and welcoming social group, but also is a way to contribute and strengthen our community in a meaningful way. The intrinsic rewards are endless, and I’ve made some close friends, been exposed to great people with similar interests, and I’ve had a blast at the events. I also get much satisfaction knowing that our fundraising efforts are benefitting a diverse group of organizations that serve our community. When I first joined out of curiosity, not knowing anyone, it wasn’t long before I felt like part of a chosen family. Whether people choose to attend an event, volunteer their time at events or simply write a check, BOSFL can be a major mood-booster. The recipe is simple: Great people, meaningful causes, FUN events and helping others. All of these things can be accomplished by just showing up!

Steven Levy, Grizzly Guardian

I moved to South Florida about 5yrs ago. I wasn’t really looking for more friends or personal growth when I started attending BOSFL events, but somehow they seemed to find me. I have always been somewhat shy and lacking confidence in social situations. But over time, attending BOSFL events, and volunteering at those events, this group of men helped me come out of my shell. The BOSFL are happy to see me and they know my name. There is a chemistry of acceptance and body positivity among the bear community in general and this one in particular. I have found confidence in this group of men and have made new friendships with many of them. The BOSFL are a special and rare group of men that I am proud to be a part of.

Rob Smith, volunteer and event coordinator

The Bears of South Florida has been a very welcoming group that has helped me overcome much of my natural shyness. Everyone has been easygoing, but hard-working. I have met many new friends and felt like part of the ‘family’ of like-minded men. There are members from all walks of life…older and younger, professionals as well as everyday folk. The pool parties are my favorite gatherings, but they also hold cultural events such as concerts, plays, wildlife tours, and bowling events. The best part of membership is that you feel welcome at whatever events you choose to attend, with no pressure to do anything that might not be your favorite kind of activity. I am very glad to have joined this group.

Allen Boucher, volunteer

Announcements

Our volunteers were handing out free tattoos at Fur Friday on Friday, July 24, and Hunters Wilton Manors filled up with Bears for the takeover. Thanks to everyone who came out and to the volunteers who worked the tattoo table all night. Apologies for getting this post up late. Thanks to Hunters for hosting us. #BOSFL #BearsOfSouthFlorida #BearCommunity #WiltonManors #FurFriday #HuntersWiltonManors

🔥 TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW — July 25 at 10 AM! Watch your email or check here for the link. 🌙 NIGHT POOL PARTY 📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM 📍 Solstice at Wilton 🎟️ Tickets: $35 ⚠️ Expected to sell out quickly. 🚫 No ticket sales at the gate. 🍽️ Includes food + a snack 🍹 Bar & beverage service available (cash donations appreciated) 🎟️ 50/50 raffle 🧴 Bring a towel, chair, sunscreen 🩱 Clothing optional 🚫 Sexual activity prohibited #BOSFL #bosfl #nightpoolparty #bearpoolparty

🎬🐻 An Entire Theater Reserved Just for BOSFL! 🐻🎬 Swing into action with BOSFL for an afternoon at the movies as we take over an entire theater for Spider-Man: Brand New Day! 📅 Saturday, August 1 🕐 Movie starts at 1:00 PM 📍 AMC DINE-IN Coral Ridge 10 🎟️ Tickets are just $17 ⚠️ Advance purchase is required. No tickets will be sold at the door. After the movie, keep the fun going! Join your fellow Bears for a cocktail social and movie discussion at Rosie's Bar & Grill starting at 4:00 PM. 🍸 🎞️ Watch the trailer: 🎟️ Reserve your seat today: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thebearsofsouthflorida/2267852 Whether you're a lifelong Spider-Man fan or just looking for a fun afternoon with your Bear family, we'd love to see you there! #BOSFL #SpiderMan #MovieDay #BearCommunity #AMCCoralRidge #BearsOfSouthFlorida

Big thanks to Paul Guariglia for sponsoring last night's Honey Pot at Eagle Wilton Manors, and to Jerry, Byron, Richard Meyerson, Thom Rafter, and Jeremy Gershwin for keeping the food line moving all night. Fish Fry theme meant fish, shrimp, cole slaw, stuffed potatoes, and hush puppies on every plate. Then Jerry surprised the room with a homemade wedding cake in honor of newlyweds Brock (yes, our president) and his husband Doug. 160+ Bears packed the house to eat, catch up, and toast the happy couple. Honey Pot stays free to attend, but it isn't free to feed 160 Bears. If you're able to drop something in the donation jar or head to bosfl.org/donate/, it helps us keep hosting nights like this and keep supporting local LGBTQ+ nonprofits. Next up: Fur Friday hits Hunters Nightclub, Friday, July 24, 5:00 to 9:00 PM. Details to come, but get it on the calendar! #BOSFL #BearsOfSouthFlorida #BearCommunity #WiltonManors #HoneyPot #TheEagleWiltonManors

Dreaming of warm breezes and stunning sunsets? ☀️ Picture yourself strolling along a Hawaiian beach, just like this! We’re planning an incredible cruise on NCL’s Pride of America in February 2027. Let us take care of the details while you focus on making unforgettable memories. Ready to start planning? Visit https://bit.ly/bosfl-hawaii-27 today! From the Bears of South Florida Travel Committee #HawaiiCruise #NCL #PrideOfAmerica #CruiseVacation #TravelDeals #bosfltravel #bosfltravelcommittee

🐻 Bear Happy Hour Social Wednesday, July 15 • 6–8 PM Eagle Wilton Manors Grab a drink, grab a friend, GRAB A BEAR 🐻 It’s Happy Hour! Come out and connect with your bear family. Many thanks to this month's sponsor: Paul Guariglia This month’s theme is Fish Fry with fish fillets, shrimp, coleslaw, tomato and cucumber salad, baked potato halves and hush puppies. Dessert will be a very special surprise dessert. You won't want to miss this one. Plus: BOSFL merch table is back! LIFEGUARD HATS ARE IN Come out and raise a glass with your bear community. #BOSFL #bosfl #bosflhappyhour #bosflmerch #bosflhoneypot

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DOUBLE Your IMPACT.

GGP Match is Back!

Become a Member

Become a Volunteer

Upcoming Events

Hear From Our Community

Announcements

Celebrity Reflection Cruise

Bears at the Movies – Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Pool Party – Solstice

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Your IMPACT.