Key West City staffers, elected officials and the dedicated volunteer Ploggers gathered nearly 200 pounds of trash on Earth Day, despite a variable deluge. They gathered at the Peace Covenant Church on Flagler and spread out from there. In two hours – mostly in pouring rain -- they had collected 191 pounds of trash, another 67 pounds of recycling and four gallons of cigarette butts. The group of 30 included Mayor Teri Johnston, Commissioner Gregory Davila, three Key West Ambassadors and 12 City employees. The following day, the Key West Sea Turtle Club descended on the nature beach off Atlantic Blvd. That group collected 290 pounds of trash off the beach and out of the mangroves. “It’s wonderful to see our community pull together to keep Key West beautiful,” said City Manager Patti McLauchlin. These efforts are part of a push to involve the community to keep Key West beautiful. In addition to the Early Bird cleanups, the City has kicked off an Adopt-A-Spot program and Mayor Teri Johnston has reconvened the Beautification Committee.
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4/26/2023 07:36:57 am
It's really nice to see a united community for a good cause!
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On Earth Day, a dedicated group of 30 volunteers in Key West, including city officials and residents, braved pouring rain to collect 191 pounds of trash, 67 pounds of recycling, and four gallons of cigarette butts. The following day, the Key West Sea Turtle Club collected an additional 290 pounds of trash from the local beaches and mangroves. These efforts are part of a broader initiative to involve the community in preserving the beauty of Key West, which includes cleanups, an Adopt-A-Spot program, and the reinvigoration of the Beautification Committee, all aimed at maintaining the city's charm and environmental consciousness.
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10/18/2023 05:42:42 pm
It's heartwarming to see the community of Key West coming together to make a positive impact on Earth Day despite the challenging weather conditions. The dedication of Mayor Teri Johnston, Commissioner Gregory Davila, and the group of 30 volunteers, including Key West Ambassadors and City employees, is truly commendable. Collecting nearly 200 pounds of trash, 67 pounds of recycling, and those four gallons of cigarette butts in just two hours is no small feat, especially in pouring rain. These efforts highlight the importance of community involvement in maintaining the beauty of Key West. It's great to hear that they are launching initiatives like the Adopt-A-Spot program and reconvening the Beautification Committee to continue this important work.
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11/27/2023 06:07:53 pm
Wow, this is truly inspiring! It's heartwarming to see the people of Key West, including Mayor Teri Johnston and Commissioner Gregory Davila, coming together to clean up their beautiful city. Collecting nearly 200 pounds of trash on Earth Day, despite the rain, shows their dedication to preserving the environment.
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