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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

Bears At The Movies, Spider-Man: Brand New Day part 2

Peter Parker himself turned up for Bears At The Movies, and he was the most popular guy in the building before the trailers even started. The Bears of South Florida rented out the entire theater for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, so the whole room was Bears and their admirers. Special thanks to AMC DINE-IN Coral Ridge 10 for hosting us, and to everyone who came out for it. Afterward the group headed over to Rosie's Bar and Grill to keep the night going. What the club raises goes back out to local LGBTQ+ nonprofits through Grizzly Giving. Sitting in the dark with a few hundred friends is just the fun part. #BOSFL #BearsOfSouthFlorida #BearCommunity #WiltonManors #BearsAtTheMovies

🍔🐻 Keep the Fun Going at Rosie's! 🐻🍔 Looking for something to do tomorrow afternoon? Join your Bear brothers for a casual BOSFL meet-up at Rosie's Bar & Grill! 📅 Saturday, August 1 🕓 4:00 PM 📍 Rosie's Bar & Grill Come grab a bite, enjoy a drink, and catch up with friends old and new. Whether you're joining us after the Spider-Man movie or just looking for a fun afternoon with the Bear community, we'd love to see you. Everyone is welcome! See you at Rosie's! 🐻💜 #BOSFL #BearCommunity #RosiesBarAndGrill #WiltonManors #BearBrothers

The CPR manikins showed up in leather harnesses, which is about right for a class held at Eagle Wilton Manors. The class was for the Eagle's security team, the people working to keep us safe. When something goes wrong in a crowded bar, they get there before anyone else, and now they know what to do with the first few minutes. The Eagle hosts Honey Pot every third Wednesday, so sending something useful back their way made sense. Our Health and Wellness committee runs these classes. We teach every CPR and BLS class in memory of Jan Carpenter. #BOSFL #BearsOfSouthFlorida #BearCommunity #WiltonManors #TheEagleWiltonManors #CPR

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

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