Environment

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By Elizabeth King
May 4, 2024

Sarasota County a national leader in mosquito management, officials say

From lab testing to fish breeding, Sarasota County leads the way in keeping mosquito-borne illnesses at bay.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
May 1, 2024

FPL invests into its push to be a national leader in solar power

As it increases its solar footprint across the state, Florida Power & Light has opened an education center to spread the word about the efficiency and benefits of the sun as an energy producer.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Elizabeth King
April 24, 2024

Tampa shipping company awarded $3M grant to reduce carbon

Overseas Shipholding Group received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to design and engineer a vessel that can transport liquid carbon dioxide.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
April 23, 2024

Manatee awarded $5M federal grant for conservation land purchase

The grant money will offset the cost of 68 acres along the Manatee River that the county bought last year as part of a preservation effort.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
April 14, 2024

Virginia plant run by Sarasota company recognized for zero waste

The plant owned by IPG diverted 97.5% of its waste from landfills in 2023.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
March 30, 2024

Florida preserves 28,000 acres, including land slated for 1,900 homes

The purchase of tens of thousands of acres protects natural lands and links existing conservation areas, the state says.

Florida

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By Louis Llovio
March 27, 2024

Broker reflects on the conservation conversation that changed Florida

Dean Saunders' work on conservation easements has preserved hundreds of thousands of acres across Florida by bringing businesses and environmentalists together.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
March 25, 2024

Bradenton sustainable builder makes magazine's global innovation list

Pearl Homes, working on several environmentally friendly real estate and development projects, has been named to Fast Company magazine’s 2024 World’s Most Innovative Companies list.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Jim Stinson
March 8, 2024

Pinellas clean water company appoints 'Shark Tank' star to board

OriginClear, a Clearwater-based "clean water innovation hub," named businessman Kevin Harrington, an original "shark" on ABC's "Shark Tank," to its board of advisers.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jim Stinson
January 25, 2024

Startup accelerator program aims to transform climate technology

The Tampa Bay Innovation Center is launching its next startup accelerator, which will focus on innovations in climate technology, sustainability and resilience.