Keep Manatee Beautiful is looking for help from local residents.
The 2014 International Coastal Cleanup kicks runs from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. The cleanup will take place at several locations throughout Manatee County.
Sponsored statewide by The Ocean Conservancy and coordinated locally by Keep Manatee Beautiful, the annual event gives volunteers the opportunity to beautify the environment and protect wildlife by cleaning up litter. Adopt-A-Highway, Road and Shore groups will clean their adopted sites.
All other volunteers can participate at the following locations:
- Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Dr.
- Holmes Beach – Kingfish Boat Ramp, S.R. 64 W., west of the drawbridge
- Bradenton Beach – Moose Lodge, 110 Gulf Dr. S
- Bradenton – Historic Wares Creek at Bradenton Woman’s Club, 1705 Manatee Ave. W
- Cortez – F.I.S.H. Preserve, 11601 Cortez Rd. W
- Terra Ceia – U.S. 19, northwest corner of bridge by Sea Hut Crab Trap I
- Ray’s Canoe Hideaway, 1289 Hagle Park Rd. off Upper Manatee River Road (requires canoe or kayak)
- Old Braden River Historical Society, Jiggs’ Landing, intersection of Braden River Road and Linger Lodge Road
Check-in is at 9 a.m. Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes and bring their own gloves, sunscreen, and cooler. Hats and sunglasses are also recommended. Keep Manatee Beautiful will provide trash bags and drinks.
For more information, visit www.manateebeautiful.com, or contact Keep Manatee Beautiful at keep@manateebeautiful.com or 941-795-8272.