County seeks volunteers for International Coastal Cleanup

Keep Sarasota County Beautiful (KSCB) is seeking volunteers to participate in the 2012 International Coastal Cleanup from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 15, at sites throughout Sarasota County. Volunteers can sign up by contacting Keep Sarasota County Beautiful at 941-861-5000.

"Our beaches, waterways and parks are more than just beautiful tourist destinations; they are vital to our economy," said Larry Alexander, Sarasota County Solid Waste Collections Manager, in a news release. “People move here, work here and become a part of this community because of these natural treasures, so it's in our best interest to take good care of them."

The 2012 cleanup will include coastal areas and interior sites at the following locations:
Bay Island Park
Bayfront Park and Marina
Bird Key Park
Brohard Park
Caspersen Beach
Centennial Park
City Island Park
Cocoplum Waterway
Edwards Islands
Golden Beach
Ken Thompson Parkway
Lemon Bay Park
Lido Beach
Manasota Beach
Myakkahatchee Creek
Nokomis Beach
North Jetty Park
Oscar Scherer State Park
Phillippi Estate Park
Quick Point Nature Preserve
Rattlesnake Island
Ringling Causeway
Service Club Park
Siesta Beach
South Jetty Beach
South Lido Beach
Turtle Beach
Venice Beach
Venice Fishing Pier
Whitaker Bayou

Keep Sarasota County Beautiful has partnered with Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium for the event. To thank Coastal Cleanup volunteers, Mote is offering one free admission ticket, good until March 2013, to the first 2,500 volunteers who sign up for the event.

For more information on volunteering or sponsorship opportunities, contact the Sarasota County Call Center at 861-5000 or visit www.scgov.net.