Bear Naked South Florida was formerly known as South Florida Bears. It was started in 1993 and was the first bear club to be featured in the premier issue of American Bear Magazine in 1994.

The name of the club was changed in 2001 to Bear Naked South Florida to better represent the nature of the club. This is a club for bears and their admirers, including, of course, cubs, wolves, otters, hunters, and really everyone. The purpose of the club is to provide opportunities for gay men as club members and guests to gather and meet others in a naked environment. Bear Naked South Florida is a private club for gay men.