Ted Sperling Park, Siesta Public Beach and Turtle Beach Park the three locations for the initiative
The staff of the Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department (PRNR) is inviting volunteers “to spend their weekend giving back during the 6th annual Beach Blast Trifecta,” a three-day beach cleanup event May 1–3,” the county has announced.
“Registration is required by April 28 at bit.ly/BeachBlastTri,” a news release points out.
“Every piece of litter removed is a win for our local environment, helping to protect our sea life and ensuring Sarasota County’s world-class beaches remain beautiful and safe for everyone,” the release notes.
The free volunteer series will bring members of the community together at three Sarasota County beaches, the release adds, as noted below:
- Friday, May 1 —5 to 7 p.m. at Ted Sperling Park on South Lido Beach, which is located at 2201 Benjamin Franklin Drive in Sarasota. (Everyone is to meet at the playground.)
- Saturday, May 2 —8 to 10 a.m. at Siesta Public Beach, which is located at 948 Beach Road on Siesta Key. (People are to meet at the Sea Turtle Pavilion.)
- Sunday, May 3 —9 to 11 a.m. at Turtle Beach Park, which stands at 8918 Midnight Pass Road on south Siesta Key. (Everyone is to meet at the playground.)
“Volunteers will work alongside county staff and community members to help care for Sarasota County’s coastline,” the release points out. The names of participants who attend all three events will be entered into a prize drawing on the final day, the release says.
“Adults and teens are welcome to volunteer,” the release adds. “While all ages may participate, teens can earn community service hours before the end of the school year,” the release explains.
For more information, visit SarasotaCountyParks.com/PRNRVolunteer.