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Conservation Foundation protects 543 acres in the Myakka region

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OSPREY, FL (July 18, 2019) Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast announces the permanent protection of the 543-acre Murphy Marsh within the Manatee County Myakka River watershed region. This land is in the most threatened portion of the watershed and links three Myakka River conservation areas: the 1,143-acre Triangle Ranch, the 1,213-acre Lettuce Lakes property and … [Read more...] about Conservation Foundation protects 543 acres in the Myakka region

Celebrate Life at Florida Vegan Gourmet Food Festival

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Looking for some excitement this summer that includes great food, good vibes and even a little relaxation? Round up your friends and family to the 2019 Florida Vegan Gourmet Food Festival! On Saturday, July 27th at 4 p.m., let your taste buds sing with flavor as you indulge in a variety of gourmet cuisines prepared by locally skilled chefs. At the USF Botanical Gardens, … [Read more...] about Celebrate Life at Florida Vegan Gourmet Food Festival

Lykes Bros. Inc. announces the appointment of Johnnie P. James, Jr. to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer

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(Tampa, FL) … Lykes Bros. Inc. announces the appointment of Johnnie P. James, Jr. to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer. Johnnie will lead and manage the fifth-generation, family-owned business with a focus on sustainable value creation, including identifying and building business opportunities for the future. “This is an exciting time to step in and lead the … [Read more...] about Lykes Bros. Inc. announces the appointment of Johnnie P. James, Jr. to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer

Cornell Lab of Ornithology awarded $20,000 grant to Conservation Foundation for scrub jay habitat

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OSPREY, FL (July 9, 2019) Cornell Lab of Ornithology awarded a $20,000 grant to Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast to conserve and restore habitat for the threatened Florida scrub jay. The restoration will occur on Conservation Foundation’s recently protected 38-acre Tatum Sawgrass Scrub Preserve in eastern Manatee County, a critical wildlife corridor that is … [Read more...] about Cornell Lab of Ornithology awarded $20,000 grant to Conservation Foundation for scrub jay habitat

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