Gather across from Florida State Prison starting by 5:00pm. Please bring
signs, and some sort of noise maker so that the prisoners can know we are
out there shedding light on the situation.
Directions to the Protest at Florida State Prison
(directions from the Dept. of Corrections official website.)
From East: SR-16, 11 miles west of Starke on left.
From North: (Macclenny) SR-121 south approximately 17 miles to SR-16
(before town of Raiford). Turn left onto SR-16. Go approximately 3 miles,
cross New River Bridge. The Institution is on the right.
From South: US-301 north approximately 35 miles north of Gainesville to
Starke. Turn left onto SR-16 (Raiford Road) (West), go approximately 11
miles. The Institution is on the left.
From West (Lake City): SR-100 approximately 23 miles to SR-121 (Lake
Butler), turn left, go approximately 6 miles, just outside town of Raiford
turn right (east) onto SR-16. Go approximately 3 miles, cross New River
Bridge. The Institution is on the right.
NOTES from FADP: The institution is on the north side of the road. The
designated protest area is on the south side of the road, with the entry
road being about 100 or 200 yards west of the main entry to FSP.
REGARDING BATHROOMS: Don't expect any to be available. Sometimes there is
a port-a-potty in the designated media area (about 150 yards west of the
protest area), but it is not always there and they may decide not to allow
protesters access to the media area. Just to the west of the prison
(toward Starke) is a Circle K store with a bathroom available to
customers. Stop there, if not in Raiford or Starke as you pass through one
of those towns.
REGARDING SIGNS: We are unaware of any restrictions on the nature of
signs. FADP recommends clear and concise messages, printed boldly, with
high contrast between the text and the background. FADP will have some
signs available.
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS: Wear closed shoes and socks to protect
yourself
from the occasional presence of fire ants.
ALSO: Especially with high profile exterminations, airport rules apply -
be aware of what you bring and carry, and of your demeanor, and stay within
the designated protest area or between that area and the adjacent parking
area.
