Keep Manatee Beautiful

08/31/2026

We couldn’t agree more 👏

We’re big fans of the City of Bradenton, Florida - Government Downtown Action Team, and they deserve another shoutout. Take a look at what a little dirt under the fingernails and a whole lot of love for our community can do! The Downtown Action Team has been hard at work planting beautiful new plants along Old Main Street, adding even more color and charm to the heart of downtown. When the market returns in October, the entire footprint is going to look absolutely gorgeous. Thank you Action Team!

08/30/2026

Can you believe it’s almost September already? 🍂🌴

Kick off the month with us at our First Tuesday Cleanup at Connor Park! 💚 Join us Tuesday, September 1, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. and help Keep Manatee Beautiful!

🧤 Supplies provided
💚 All are welcome!

Sign up here 👇
https://www.manateebeautiful.com/event-details/first-tuesday-cleanup-connor-park

Help protect Palmetto's scenic waterfront by joining Keep Manatee Beautiful for our monthly First Tuesday Cleanup at Connor Park.

08/28/2026

We were honored to be named a finalist for Non-Profit Category 1 at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Small Business of the Year Awards! 🌿💚

While we didn’t take home the award this year, our staff was proud to be there celebrating and supporting the incredible businesses and nonprofit organizations that work every day to make Manatee County such an amazing place to live, work, and call home.

Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists and winners! We’re grateful to be part of such a dedicated community and proud of the work we continue to do together to Keep Manatee Beautiful! 🌴✨

08/26/2026

We’re excited to welcome Just Salad to Bradenton (UTC) — and even more excited that they’re supporting Keep Manatee Beautiful as part of their Grand Opening! 🥗💚

On September 9, Just Salad will donate $1 from every in-store purchase at their new Bradenton location directly to Keep Manatee Beautiful!

Come out, try something fresh, and celebrate a new local business while helping us continue our work to keep Manatee County clean, green, and beautiful. 🌿

📍 5231 University Parkway, Suite 113
📅 September 9, 2026

Plus, Just Salad will be continuing their Grand Opening celebration with special in-store offers from September 10–12! 🎉

Thank you, Just Salad, for choosing to give back to our community! 💚

08/14/2026

🌊 Join us for the International Coastal Cleanup! 🌎💙

It’s time to come together and make a difference for Manatee County’s beautiful waterways! Keep Manatee Beautiful is proud to participate in the International Coastal Cleanup, bringing volunteers together across our community to remove litter before it reaches our bays, beaches, and Gulf. 🌴♻️

📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 9:30 AM
📍 Multiple cleanup locations throughout Manatee County

Whether you’re cleaning along the coast, the Manatee River, or farther upstream, every piece of litter removed helps protect the places we call home. 💚

Bring your friends, family, coworkers, or organization and be part of a worldwide effort with a BIG local impact!

👉 Register & choose your cleanup location:
https://www.manateebeautiful.com/event-details/international-coastal-cleanup-2

Together, we can keep Manatee County beautiful—from our streets to our shores! 🌊🌴

Choose your cleanup. Make an impact. Celebrate together. Join us for the International Coastal Cleanup across Manatee County!

08/13/2026

🏆 We’re Finalists! 🌿💚

We’re incredibly excited to share that Keep Manatee Beautiful has been named a finalist for the Manatee Chamber of Commerce’s 46th Annual Small Business & Non-Profit of the Year Awards!

This recognition belongs to our amazing volunteers, community partners, sponsors, board members, and everyone who has rolled up their sleeves to help us keep Manatee County clean, green, and beautiful. 🌴♻️

We’re honored to be recognized alongside so many outstanding organizations making a difference throughout our community.

Thank you, Manatee Chamber of Commerce, for this recognition — and congratulations to all of this year’s finalists! 🏆

🏆 The Finalists Are In!

We’re proud to announce the finalists for the 46th Annual Small Business & Non-Profit of the Year Awards!

These outstanding businesses and non-profit organizations are helping make Manatee County a great place to live, work, and do business. Now, it’s time to celebrate their success, cheer on this year’s finalists and nominees, and find out who will take home the awards!

Small Businesses
Aginto
Ananda Farms - (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559691480064)
Artisan Pool and Design
Blue Collar Roofing
Chicken Salad Chick
Clark Financial Partners
Coastal Hearing Care
Discover Bradenton
Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard
Game On Nation
Gulf Coast Music Therapy
Hensley Law Offices
The Made Clean Company - (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077539759029)
Mighty Dog Roofing of Southwest Florida
The Milestone Financial Group at Morgan Stanley
O'Bricks
Owens Electric - (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089841318471)
Parkwood Dental
Party Popping Events
Results 1st
Servpro Team Ross
Town Square University Parkway
Veith Engineering & Business Solutions
Your Money Fast Tax Preparation Services
ZNS Engineering - (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063667822955)

Non-Profits
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
Cat Depot
Harbor58
Keep Manatee Beautiful
Manatee Children's Services, Inc MCS Child Advocacy Center
Manatee Education Foundation
Manatee County Fair
Palma Sola Botanical Park - (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064517386906)
Parenting Matters
Stillpoint Mission
United Way Suncoast

📅 Friday, August 28, 2026
📍 Bradenton Area Convention Center
🍹 10:00 AM – VIP Mimosa Bar Reception
🏆 11:15 AM – Awards Luncheon
🎉 1:30 PM – After-Party

This is more than an awards luncheon. It’s an opportunity to celebrate success, recognize excellence, and support the organizations making a lasting impact in our community.

🎟️ Reserve your seat or table today and view the finalists and nominees:
👉 https://business.manateechamber.com/events/details/46th-annual-manatee-chamber-small-business-non-profit-of-the-year-awards-53405

Tickets, sponsorships,s and program advertising must be secured by Friday, August 14!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring celebration of Manatee County excellence. 💙

08/12/2026

The countdown is on! ⛳🌴

There’s still time to join us for FORE the Environment, Keep Manatee Beautiful’s annual golf fundraiser on September 18 at River Club Golf Course!

Every round played helps support our work throughout Manatee County — from community cleanups and beautification projects to environmental education and restoration efforts. 🌎

Gather your foursome, enjoy a great day on the course, and help us keep Manatee County clean and beautiful!

⛳ Friday, September 18
📍 River Club Golf Course
🏌️ Foursomes & sponsorship opportunities available

Register today: https://www.manateebeautiful.com/golf

Back by popular demand! Join Keep Manatee Beautiful at River Club Golf Golf Course on September 18th for a fun day of golf! Support your community while having fun!

07/31/2026

Join us tomorrow for our First Saturday Cleanup at Rowlett Middle Academy! Together, we’ll help keep our community clean, protect our environment, and start our month on the right foot!

📍 Rowlett Middle Academy
🗓️ Saturday, August 1
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

We’ll provide all of the cleanup supplies—just wear closed-toe shoes, bring a reusable water bottle, and come ready to make a difference. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, and students can earn community service hours!

Register here: https://www.manateebeautiful.com/event-details/first-saturday-rowlett-middle-academy

We hope to see you tomorrow! 💙♻️

Join Keep Manatee Beautiful on the first Saturday of the month to help remove litter, protect local waterways, and make a lasting impact in our community.

07/23/2026

Behind every clean shoreline is an incredible team of volunteers. 🐢

A big thank you to Your Observer for highlighting the incredible work of Longboat Key Turtle Watch and their commitment to our Adopt-A-Shore program! 🌴

Longboat Key Turtle Watch is a shining example of what makes our community so special. Their volunteers go above and beyond to protect sea turtles, care for our beaches, and inspire others to do the same.

Adopt-A-Shore is one of our community’s greatest environmental assets, bringing together volunteers who help keep our beaches clean, protect wildlife, and preserve the natural beauty that makes Manatee County so special.

We’re incredibly grateful to Longboat Key Turtle Watch and every one of our Adopt-A-Shore partners for making a lasting difference—one cleanup at a time. 💙♻️

This story is just one example of the many incredible organizations that support our Adopt-A programs throughout Manatee County. Thank you to all of our Adopt-A groups for everything you do to make our community cleaner, healthier, and more beautiful. Be sure to check out the article below! 🙂

https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2026/jul/22/clean-beaches-turtle-watch/

07/22/2026

A huge thank you to Srq Magazine for helping spread the word about our upcoming FORE the Environment Golf Tournament! ⛳🌿

We truly appreciate your continued support of Keep Manatee Beautiful and your commitment to highlighting the organizations working to make our community cleaner, greener, and more beautiful.

Every registration and sponsorship helps fund year-round programs like community cleanups, tree plantings, beautification projects, environmental education, and litter prevention efforts across Manatee County.

Thank you again, SRQ Magazine, for helping us share our mission with the community! 💚

Interested in playing or becoming a sponsor? Visit manateebeautiful.com/golf to learn more. See you on September 18! 🌳🏌️

https://www.srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2026-07-22/29910_Keep-Manatee-Beautiful-to-Host-Annual-FORE-the-Environment-Golf-Tournament-on-September-18

Keep Manatee Beautiful will host its annual FORE the Environment Golf Tournament on Friday, September 18, 2026, at River Club Golf Course in Lakewood Ranch. The tournament brings together local businesses, community leaders, and golfers to support Keep Manatee Beautiful's environmental programs and....