TBRPC and Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Coalition members to develop policy guidance on shoreline protection strategies The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council has received a grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to develop coordinated shoreline planning across the region. The project will convene local governments and municipalities and business and … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council receives Resilient Coastline Program grant
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Conservation Foundation opens virtual exhibit of second annual Summer Photo Contest
OSPREY, FL (June 24, 2021) Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast announces the juried selections and winners for its second annual Summer Photo Contest exhibit. Photographers of all ages and experience levels were invited to submit their original work showcasing the beauty of natural Florida. Jury members included presenting sponsor, Elizabeth Moore; noted photographer, … [Read more...] about Conservation Foundation opens virtual exhibit of second annual Summer Photo Contest
Community Cleanup returns to Lake Sarasota area June 12
SARASOTA COUNTY - It's time to clean out the garage and gather discarded household items, appliances, junk, tree trimmings and other garbage as Sarasota County will hold a free community cleanup in the Lake Sarasota area from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 12. Dumpsters will be available at the following location: Sarasota Baptist Church, 7091 Proctor … [Read more...] about Community Cleanup returns to Lake Sarasota area June 12
Nutrien Ag Solutions Partners with Elemental Enzymes to Combat Citrus Greening
Nutrien Ag Solutions announces a partnership with Elemental Enzymes, a leading agricultural biotechnology company, for a peptide-based biochemical pesticide to combat fungal and bacterial diseases including Huanglongbing, otherwise known as citrus greening. Currently, 100% of the acres in Florida are being impacted by citrus greening. The biochemical peptide-based product, … [Read more...] about Nutrien Ag Solutions Partners with Elemental Enzymes to Combat Citrus Greening
St. Pete Rank No. 1 in Florida and 14 in U.S. For State Parks System
St. Petersburg, FL (May 2021) – The City of St. Petersburg and the St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department’s emphasis on preserving and enhancing parkland and providing engaging recreational opportunities for all who live, work and play in the Sunshine City did not go unnoticed by The Trust for Public Land, a national nonprofit with a mission to “create parks and protect … [Read more...] about St. Pete Rank No. 1 in Florida and 14 in U.S. For State Parks System