The History of Cocaine Anonymous Group
Curated by the Historians, Archivists and Members of Cocaine Anonymous
The first group in Florida, “There Is A Need,” started in 1985. CA South Florida as an Area was ratified at the C.A. World Conference, August 16, 1989. Randy D. was the representing Delegate with (2) two districts and (6) six C.A. Groups. At the next Conference, September 2, 1990, Randy D. petitions for a new Florida Area which was passed.
As of January 2026, Florida has 9 Districts with 43 in-person meetings. C.A. Florida also conducts 69 in-person H&I meetings. Florida regularly holds an annual C.A. Florida Area Convention and Celebrate Around the World event.
April 27-29, 2007 Atlantic South Region and Florida Area Convention: A Vision for You, Fort Myers, Florida Tammy C., Convention Chair Joan, Vice Chair Trina S., Program Jim, Hotel Liaison CA Alabama Archives
September 23-25, 2005 Florida Area Convention Quality of Commitment Florida Area Sarasota, Florida, U.S. Bill C., Convention Chair Jimmy C., Vice Chair Andrea S., Hotel Liaison Julia C., Program CA Alabama Archives
Shirts created for the members of the Host and Information Committee at the 29th CA World Convention: A Splash of Serenity: May 23-27, 2013 The Westin Beach Resort & Spa 321 North Ft. Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 Private collection, Michael C., Utah
40th: A Last Resort: May 21 – 25, 2026: 40th World Convention: Orlando, Florida
Listen to the audio (Text transcribed, redacted and edited by Cameron F. from an audio recording of the History of CA Florida with Susan D. At the Florida Area Convention: Diversity…Strength Not Weakness January 2-4 2004) Susan D. Good morning, my name is Susan, I’m an addict. This workshop is on the history of CA … Read more
Recovery Unleashed, Florida Area Convention Weston, FL – Sept. 15-17, 2017
29th CA World Convention: A Splash of Serenity: May 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 2013, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
29th CA World Convention: A Splash of Serenity: May 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 2013, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Image submitted by Albina K. (New York, NY)
Front cover of tri-fold registration form September 19-21, 2014 Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa 1200 N. Ocean Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL From the Utah Area Archives
29th CA World Convention: A Splash of Serenity: May 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 2013, Ft. Lauderdale, FL This version of the logo is different than the image already loaded to the museum. I did not attend this convention, so I probably got this shirt as a pre-convention fundraiser at the end of the 2012 … Read more
Out of the Darkness, Into the Light Atlantic South Regional Convention Pensacola Beach, FL April 26-28, 2019
“Sunlight of the Spirit,” 2018 C.A. Florida Convention, Sanibel Island, Florida, September 21, 22, 23, 2018
29th CA World Convention: A Splash of Serenity: May 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 2013, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
