Support the Businesses that Support Springs Protection
Rum 138
Outfitters
Santa Fe River - Ft White
Call Rum 138 to explore the springs of the Santa Fe River. They're not only a kayak and paddleboard rental service for the beautiful Santa Fe River and its plentiful springs, but also house a springs art gallery, offer new kayak & paddle board sales, and are a live music venue.
Azalea City Brewing Company
Palatka
Built in a 1937 Coca-Cola bottling plant, this brewery is a family-friendly meeting place near the St. John's River. Stop by after biking the Palatka-to-St. Augustine trail, kayaking the Ocklawaha River, or hiking in Etoniah State Forest or Ravine Gardens State Park.
Get Up and Go
Clear Kayak Tours
Tour Locations Across Florida
Clear Kayaks are an amazing way to see Florida's Springs. Get up and go has 19 locations, including springs locations like Rainbow River, Silver Springs, Rock Springs Run, Weeki Wachee, and Crystal River.
Satchel's
Pizza
Gainesville
This funky little pizza place is a must-visit in Gainesville. Two locations available. Satch not only makes the best pizza in town but also gives to the community through the Satchel's Giving Program.
Life
Unplastic
Gainesville
Life Unplastic is a sustainable lifestyle store and refillery. Find a plethora of solutions and alternatives that will empower you to break free from toxic plastics and excess packaging.
Water Bear
Photography
Gainesville & remote locations
Photographer and diver Kimber Greenwood runs this portrait photography studio and photography team that specializes in underwater and travel photography. Water Bear also offers workshops and classes in Underwater Portraiture.
LVR
Ink
Gainesville
This is no ordinary tee shirt operation. LVR will set up on-site and print your design, and their shop is full of Florida themed cuteness. They also give back to the community with their "Human Kind" program, which offers shirt sales to benefit a charity.
Canaveral Nat'l Seashore
Rocket launches, dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, and bioluminescence! Explore the most biodiverse estuaries and islands in North America. Viking Ecotours partners with Leave No Trace and 1% for the Planet in addition to supporting the work of the Florida Springs Council!
Sanford
Located in historic downtown Sanford, Deviant Wolfe hosts "Campfire Stories," a space for groups working for good to connect. DW was the first location to offer our "angry manatee" pint glasses in a permanent location so donors could grab a glass even when we didn't have an event in the area - stop by and grab your glass!
High Springs
Located in historic downtown High Springs, this shop features upcycled home goods, nature art, carefully curated vintage finds, hand crafted jewelry, and other throughtfully crafted items.
Gainesville
A local coffee shop and micro roaster in multiple locations in the the awesome city of Gainesville. Opus crafted a special "springs eternal" iced tea for Earth Day and donated a portion of sales to the Florida Springs Council.
Sommer Sports
Clermont
Sommer Sports has been producing prestigious and entertaining athletic events for over 40 years, including the new Springs Trail Run Series, which includes 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Ultra races at Florida's most beautiful springs locations.
Wekiva Island
Longwood
Wekiva Island is a popular, environmentally conscious recreation destination located along the beautiful Wekiva River. They offer canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals, cabana rental, food, and a beer and wine bar.
St. Pete
C&D has been recognized by Fujifilm Corporation, The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Pinellas County Green Business Partnership as a green business. Inks are vegetable-based.
First Mag Brewing
Gainesville
First Magnitude Brewing's goals are to make excellent beer, build awareness and appreciation of Florida’s springs, and have a great space for community. Support of springs protection has been a defining quality since their inception.
Old Florida Vibes
High Springs
Hunter and Chelsea Turner are the duo behind this art powerhouse. Best known for graphics that invoke that kitschy Old Florida feel, you can find their artwork in REI, at art markets around the state, and through their famous monthly sticker club.
Blackadder Brewing
High Springs
Hunter and Chelsea Turner are the duo behind this art powerhouse. Best known for graphics that invoke that kitschy Old Florida feel, you can find their artwork in REI, at art markets around the state, and through their famous monthly sticker club.
The Wooly
Event Space
Gainesville
Versatile downtown Gainesville event venue for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, and more!
St. Pete
A springs adventure Passport that showcases 20 of the top Florida Springs. It includes $30 worth of discount vouchers to local ecotour companies and donates a portion of sales to springs conservation.
Gainesville
Jay Goodspeed can be booked through Oasis Tattoo Collective in downtown Gainesville. Her style is wildlife, botanicals, and "all things dead."
Winter Park
An eco-friendly, inclusive salon, a certified green business with a dedication to the local the community.
St. Pete
Located on Central Ave, 5801 Print House is a vintage inspired print and gift shop, created for both locals and those just passing through.
Your customers love the springs.
Partner with Springs Conservation.
There are two ways your business can be listed here
as a springs-friendly partner
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Support the Florida Springs Council with a quick and easy $500 Business Membership using the donation form below, and you're done!
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Come up with an idea unique to you that will raise $500 or more for Springs Conservation (we have some examples below).
When you partner with FSC we'll provide:
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A listing of your business here on our website for at least one year (renewable);
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The five-inch round window or door cling shown above that shows that your business actively supports Springs Conservation;
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Posts on our social media celebrating your support
These businesses came up with their own way to raise $500 or more to become a business partner:
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Azalea City Brewing in Palatka offered guests the option to "round up" their drink tab, donating the proceeds to FSC.
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Satchel's Pizza held a "round up for charity" program over three months that allowed customers to round up to the nearest dollar at checkout, allowing their customers to raise thousands of dollars for the Florida Springs Council.
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Life Unplastic donated 10% of their proceeds for one month to fund the fight against the Nestle bottling permit, a cause very relevant to their customers.
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LVR shirt printing sold a springs design shirt in their webstore for three months, donating the proceeds to the Florida Springs Council.
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Opus Coffee developed a special springs-colored iced tea and donated $1 for every tea sold for a month, generating over $500 for Springs Protection.