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Environment

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • December 19, 2023
Region wins nearly $40M in state funding for water pollution reduction projects

Funding for five water quality projects in the region worth nearly $40 million has been approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • December 11, 2023
TECO expands solar capabilities

With new solar plants open, Tampa Electric Co. says 14% of production “can come from the sun.”

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • December 7, 2023
Italian firm makes investment in Tampa water technology company

A producer of biodegradable films and delivery systems completed an investment in JRF Technology, a leading developer of water-soluble polymer and edible-film technology.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 15, 2023
Boston firm wins work in $150M project to help combat algae bloom in Fort Myers

The city of Fort Myers has chosen engineering and construction firm CDM Smith to oversee a five-year, $150 million project designed to eliminate discharge into the surface waters of the Caloosahatchee River.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • October 2, 2023
Manatee County port absolved of involvement in oil spill

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its investigation after samples of oil from SeaPort Manatee didn't match that found in the spill.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • September 18, 2023
Sarasota-based company names CEO

A co-founder had filled the interim prior to the announcement and will continue to stay on as part of the leadership team.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • September 7, 2023
Refined oil found in SeaPort Manatee basin — source remains a mystery

The Coast Guard still has yet to find the source after week of investigation.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • August 21, 2023
Manatee County sustainable community garners national attention

Bradenton-based Pearl Homes was recognized as a LEED Power Builder for its work on a net-zero community in Cortez.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 3, 2023
FPL spends $70 million on land in Myakka City and Immokalee

Florida Power & Light bought 7,000 acres along the Gulf Coast as it pours more than $30 billion into its statewide solar program.

  • Florida
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • July 27, 2023
Solar co-op established for Sarasota, Charlotte counties

The co-op provides members a group rate, increasing the amount of money saved relying on solar power.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • July 25, 2023
FPL pays $30 million for 3,400 acres in Manatee County

Florida Power & Light has bought the acreage in Myakka City as state records show it plans to build three solar centers in the county.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • July 12, 2023
North Port turns attention to environment with development of new division

The Sarasota County city's new division will operate on $460,000 annually, though a $3.5 million tree fund has an open tab for program development and conservation efforts.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • June 26, 2023
North Port dedicates $460,000 to protect environment through new division

The city's new seven-person division will oversee the protection of habitats and tree preservation.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jay Heater
  • June 12, 2023
Manatee County lines up to buy well-known farm — but it might take awhile

Manatee County is readying a purchase of Mixon's Fruit Farms through its environmentally significant lands program. It promises to be a lengthy process.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 25, 2023
SWFL water quality testing company appoints plant manager

Curtis Burks previously worked for Honeywell International.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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