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Trash Trifecta Cleanup 6-27-26

46 volunteers between the 3 locations.
8 kayakers, and 6 boats transported volunteers and trash.
Combined efforts from Suncoast Aqua Ventures, Keep Manatee Beautiful and the Manatee Co Sheriff Marine unit.   Chuck-It Dumpsters, Joe’s Island Clams, Florida Blue Adventures, and Reef Innovations volunteered services, and vessels!
A total of 3860 lbs collected from the 3 locations.
Trash removed from Gilligan’s, included bedding, tarps, chairs, and about 10 tents.
Lumber and remnants of a destroyed vessel removed from inside Leffis Key, including a broken solar panel, boat antenna and ladder.  Plastic bags, Styrofoam containers and plastic bottles removed from the beach areas.
Volunteers had fun doing Keeping our Land and Sea free from debris!