{"id":24601,"date":"2024-10-29T18:32:55","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T18:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=24601"},"modified":"2024-10-29T18:32:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T18:32:55","slug":"florida-specialty-plate-spotlight-series-state-wildflower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/florida-specialty-plate-spotlight-series-state-wildflower\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Specialty Plate Spotlight Series: State Wildflower"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re getting to the point here on our eTags blog when certain topics immediately inspire in us the sound of a drumroll.\u00a0 Really!\u00a0 Because we\u2019ve had this one topic ongoing for some time, we\u2019ve kind of become conditioned to get happy when we\u2019re about to reveal a new character.<\/p>\n

You may have guessed where we are going with this, but if not, we\u2019ll get into the details, because the truth is, we love these deets!\u00a0 We\u2019re back again today with another feature in our continuing Florida Specialty License Plate Spotlight Series, and as always, we are excited about it.<\/p>\n

Here is a quick recap as to what a Specialty Plate is, and what our Spotlight series aims to do.<\/h2>\n

The State of Florida offers its regular license plates upon registering a car, truck, or SUV for the first time.\u00a0 This plate is the default setting for new registration\u2026unless you know about the Specialty Plate Program. In addition to the official state tag, Florida also offers over one hundred other plates available for purchase. Each plate showcases a different design, a different style.<\/p>\n

Some examples of the themes available in the Specialty Plate catalogue are: sports teams, military, education, health, wildlife, law enforcement, and environment to name a few.\u00a0 So, for instance, if you were a huge Miami Heat fan, instead of opting for the regular Florida tag, you could choose to upgrade to a Miami Heat Specialty Plate instead. Thereby displaying your love and support for your favorite team wherever your vehicle goes.<\/p>\n

But the real beauty of the Specialty Plate Program is that behind each fun design is an opportunity to do some good in the world.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Regardless of which motif you choose, every Specialty Plate is the face of some sort of organization, foundation, or charity. And with each purchase of a Specialty Plate, the funds and proceeds are directed to the connected cause. So in effect, when you upgrade to a Specialty Plate you are automatically contributing to the charitable cause behind it. Hence, our love for this program and our ongoing presentation of such a cool idea.<\/p>\n

So without further ado, this week\u2019s Specialty Plate, the theme that gets its moment under our Spotlight is: State Wildflower.<\/p>\n

\"Wildflower<\/p>\n

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The State Wildflower Specialty Plate is the face of the Florida Wildflower Foundation<\/a>. This Foundation\u2019s vision is that wildflowers are recognized as essential to Florida\u2019s ecological health, economy, and natural beauty. Thus, they are on a mission to protect, connect, and expand native wildflower habitats.\u00a0 They do so through education, research, planting, and conservation.<\/p>\n

With the funding that comes from their Specialty Plate, the Foundation can direct their attention to three main areas of concern:<\/p>\n

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  1. Planting and Conservation<\/strong>: Providing grants for wildflowers in schools as well as public spaces. Working within communities to identify and protect the naturally occurring roadside flowers.<\/li>\n
  2. Education and Awareness<\/strong>: Giving folks the tools and knowledge required to create and maintain wildflower habitats on their private land as well as within their communities. This is done through education, events, and programs.<\/li>\n
  3. Research<\/strong>: Supporting both academic and field research aimed at expanding habitat networks and increasing capacity within the native plant grower industry.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"Bee<\/p>\n

    As we all became aware a few years back, there is a great need to maintain and care for the nation\u2019s bee population. This is a massive part of the Foundation\u2019s work: creating and protecting the flowers that feed the bees (and the butterflies), so that the bees can continue to feed us. And, if we\u2019re honest about their importance to humanity, keep us alive.<\/p>\n

    The Florida Wildflower Foundation includes in its accomplishments:<\/h2>\n