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Oct 5, 20232 min read
AIN’T IT GRAND?! Keep Manatee Beautiful tops 100,000 pounds collected in 2023!
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (October, 2023) – Keep Manatee Beautiful leaders and volunteers have shattered the community’s annual total for trash...


Jul 5, 20231 min read
UPDATE: John Gidding event moved to Thursday, July 20
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (July 17, 2023) – Keep Manatee Beautiful announced today that it is moving its event to see John Gidding, the host of...


May 7, 20231 min read
Keep Manatee Beautiful Celebrates Earth Day 2023 with Green Activities and Recycling Initiatives
On Earth Day 2023, Keep Manatee Beautiful partnered with local organizations and volunteers to celebrate our planet and encourage...

Mar 9, 20232 min read
Vacation Responsibly by Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling
Spring break is a time for fun and relaxation, but it's also a time when we generate a lot of waste that can harm the environment. As...


Jan 10, 20234 min read
Recycling Matters: Why Keeping Manatee Beautiful Depends on Everyone Doing Their Part
Recycling is an essential part of keeping our environment clean and healthy, and it's also an important part of Keep Manatee Beautiful's...

Nov 9, 20224 min read
7 IDEAS TO KEEP YOUR THANKSGIVING ECO-FRIENDLY
Thanksgiving is a cherished holiday for many Americans. It's a time to gather with family and friends for a nice dinner and to give...

Jul 21, 20221 min read
Leffis Key Planting Volunteer Day
We need your help to plant native species at Leffis Key Preserve! Join the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and Manatee County Parks and...

Jul 13, 20221 min read
Prices collapse for bales of recovered plastics
July has seen sweeping drops in the value of PET, HDPE and PP, according to the latest pricing survey. Prices also fell for recycled...


Jul 11, 20221 min read
New Law Allows Communities to Ban Beach Smoking
SARASOTA — A new Florida statute that took effect July 1 allows local governments to ban smoking at beaches and parks. Manatee County...

Jul 11, 20221 min read
Piney Point Update – July 8, 2022
To ensure Forgen, LLC is able to begin work promptly on the OGS-South compartment after the contract is executed, the court-appointed...


Jul 11, 20221 min read
"Forever chemicals" potentially hazardous to human health found in Florida oysters
In Florida, oysters are packing more than pearls – they're also filled with toxic chemicals. Researchers from Florida International...
Jun 29, 20221 min read
The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation teams up with Manatee County School Board, to preserve our oceans.
The man himself addresses the Manatee county School Board and residents to announce a collaborative effort to preserve and protect our...


May 6, 20221 min read
Where does recycling really go in Manatee County? Take a look inside the facility.
BY RYAN CALLIHAN APRIL 11, 2022 5:50 AM Sorting your recyclable paper, plastic and glass from your regular trash is one of the first...


May 3, 20221 min read
NURTURING OUR COMMUNITY’S NATURE
By NICOLE MISKOVIC Bradenton Magazine As chilly weather and frost continue to permeate through the U.S., Floridians know that this is the...


Apr 30, 20221 min read
Manatee County highlights Median Plantings-on Arbor Day 2022
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (April 29, 2022) – On National Arbor Day 2022, Manatee County is “taking it to the streets” to show off a unique way...


Dec 28, 20171 min read
Welcome Jennifer Hoffman, new Executive Director
Starting November 1, 2017 Keep Manatee Beautiful has welcomed a new Executive Director, Jennifer Hoffman. While we will all miss Ingrid,...
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