Greetings and salutations to our Florida friends this lovely April morning! Once again, we invite you to our ongoing series, the Florida Specialty Plate Spotlight Series. Of course, this collection is open to anyone who fancies reading, not just Florida residents; everyone is welcome in this space.
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For those of you who are new to our blog here at eTags, let’s recap what this Spotlight Series is all about. The state of Florida, in addition to the standard license plates it issues upon initial registration, also offers a selection of uniquely designed Specialty Plates. And when we say “selection,” we mean over 100 different styles from which you can choose.
The options available include themes like pro sports teams (Heat, Marlins, Buccaneers), environmental causes (Endless Summer, Save Our Seas, State Wildflower), animal rescue and preservation (Bonefish and Tarpon, Save the Manatee, Helping Sea Turtles Survive), military support (Air Force, Marine Corps, Salutes Veterans), and many, many others.
With over 2.2 million (yes, million) Specialty Plates in circulation currently, these tags are popular for something more than just their fun, distinctive designs.
Sporting a Specialty Plate on your vehicle is an act that far exceeds demonstrating your love or affinity with a particular idea. You see, each motif is meaningful. As we like to say: the Specialty Plate is more than just a pretty face.
Each unique tag and design represents a worthy cause: a charity, organization, or foundation that directly benefits from the sale of the associated plate. This means that when you purchase a Specialty Plate, you are, in fact, supporting an entity (people, animals, endangered lands or species) in need of help.
Today’s feature in the spotlight of this excellent program is Explore Off-Road Florida.
When you opt for this rustic, outdoorsy plate, you are directly contributing to the Florida Off-Road Foundation, Inc (FORF). FORF is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to “help support the protection and restoration of Florida’s off-road trails.”
So, what does this support look like, exactly? Well, here are the key actions that the Florida Off-Road Foundation is able to do with the proceeds of their Specialty Plate:
- Restoration: Restores the off-roads and natural habitats throughout the state of Florida by means of organized cleanups, restorations, and expansions
- Education: Sponsors those organizations that aim to preserve and promote Florida Jeep and Off-Road culture and history via on-site demonstrations, youth educational programs, off-road explorations, and museums.
- Protection & Preservation: Backs those programs that promote the responsible utilization of Florida’s off-roads, its habitats and wildlife.
- Search & Rescue: Funds volunteers from Florida Law Enforcement programs that encourage civilian Jeep drivers to participate in organized search and rescue missions, emergency rescue events, beach patrol, and more.
But the Florida Off-Road Foundation does more than just protect, preserve, educate, restore, and involve the community.
They also hold an annual grant program that allows members of the community, other non-profit organizations, and event organizers to contribute to the goal of a clean, safe, and sustainable environment in the state of Florida.
These partner organizations that benefit from the receipt of the grant can expect funding from anywhere between $250 to $50,000 annually, with certain multi-year projects seeing the help of as much as $250,000. That means that the group who just cleaned up your favorite off-road trail, or the group that rescued and restored the natural habitat of the animals living near your go-to trail have the opportunity to do so based on proceeds generated from the sale of the Explore Off-Road Florida license plate.
It is a beautiful contribution that is enacted with very little effort on your part. All you have to do is choose the Explore Off-Road Florida Specialty Plate, and voila!
Now, how do you go about getting your hands on one of these cute and meaningful tags?
Well, if you are a Florida resident, it’s super easy, actually. Simply head over to our nifty home page, and select Florida as your state from the drop-down menu. From there, you can choose the option that best suits you.
You will notice that you can opt for a Specialty Plate along with a renewal, or on its own. This is because of a super-fantastic detail that we love: you can upgrade to a Specialty Plate at any time. You don’t have to wait for your registration renewal period, and you don’t have to wait to buy a new vehicle. The Specialty Plate is something that is available to you whenever the fancy strikes you! Good news, right?
You will also notice that there is the option listed on our menu for a Personalized plate. And this is because you can also leave your mark on a Specialty Plate if you’d like. That right…as long as the FLHSMV approves the combination of letters and/or numbers you’ve chosen, you can personalize your Explore Off-Road Florida Specialty Plate.
So, this win-win situation ensures the following cool results:
- Your favorite activity displayed on your vehicle
- Ordering your Specialty Plate whenever you want
- The option to personalize your Specialty Plate
- Supporting a meaningful cause that is close to your heart
- A super easy ordering process at etags.com
It’s no wonder we love this series: the Florida Specialty Plate program is one that benefits all parties involved. So if you’re curious or if you’re sold, come visit us and get your new tag ordered ASAP. And of course, if you have any questions, concerns, or need a hand with the process of ordering a Specialty Plate, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Because as always, at eTags, we’re here to help!
