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Panama City Beach is hosting a free beach cleanup on April 25 to protect sea turtles and wildlife from harmful debris. Last year's event drew 25+ volunteers who cleared trash from half a mile of shoreline.
Panama City just threw a massive community cookout to celebrate how tourism powers their local economy and brings neighbors together. During National Travel and Tourism Week, residents, business owners, and tourism workers gathered to honor the industry that generates over $300 million annually for their city. ##
A New Jersey city is turning every beach visit into a chance to help the environment with free cleanup buckets at major beach entrances. The idea came from a local resident who spotted the concept in Florida and emailed her mayor.
A billion-dollar highway project will cut travel time from Mexico City to Pacific beaches in half, creating a rare triangle connecting a major city, mountain retreat, and pristine coastline. The upgrade could transform Valle de Bravo from a weekend escape into an international destination.
Volunteers across Palm Beach County spent their Saturday morning cleaning beaches and waterways, pulling 78 pounds of litter from one coastal stretch alone. The effort was part of a nationwide movement to restore natural spaces and protect local wildlife.
A year after suffering a demoralizing 8-0 defeat, League Two Salford City proved their growth by pushing Manchester City to the limit in a respectable 2-0 loss. The underdog performance showed how far the fourth-tier club has come.
Volunteers in Palm Beach joined forces to remove trash from their coastline during the Greatest American Cleanup, sifting through seaweed and sand to protect local wildlife. From plastic piggy banks to discarded barrels, community members spent their day making sure pelicans and beachgoers alike have a cleaner shore.
Volunteers of all ages teamed up on a weekend morning to remove 78 pounds of litter from Palm Beach's coastline. The community cleanup celebrated the Great American Cleanup and brought neighbors together for their local environment.
Two high-tech river interceptors are stopping plastic waste before it reaches the ocean in Panama City, protecting millions of migratory birds and 30 kilometers of coastline. The partnership between Kia and The Ocean Cleanup shows how corporate backing can turn the tide on pollution.
What started as a small team-building activity in 2006 has become a two-decade movement protecting sea turtles along Palm Beach's shores. Volunteers have removed over 14,000 pounds of debris while safeguarding critical nesting habitats.
Free tax help is expanding in Northwest Florida, where volunteers filed 2,500 returns last year and brought $3.5 million back into local communities. The program needs more volunteers to help families who can't afford professional tax services.
Two river barriers are stopping plastic waste from reaching the ocean in Panama City, where 41,000 tons of plastic is generated each year. Kia and The Ocean Cleanup are working together to protect seven rivers and recover at least 100,000 kilograms of plastic annually.
Long Beach is teaming up with LA County and a Dutch ocean cleanup nonprofit to stop thousands of tons of trash from flowing into its beaches and waterways each year. The city just approved a partnership that could transform how Southern California protects its coastline.
Two technology companies are expanding into Myrtle Beach's Arts and Innovation District, creating new career opportunities beyond the beach town's traditional hospitality industry. The move signals a transformation for a city known primarily for vacation rentals and restaurants. #
Boynton Beach became Florida's first city to join a free program that helps towns prepare for electric vehicles. Within seven months, the city earned its Bronze certification and fixed problems that had left key chargers broken for months.
After July 4th celebrations, Long Beach is hosting a community beach cleanup to restore six miles of coastline. The drop-in event welcomes volunteers to show civic pride while protecting ocean wildlife.
Vietnam's largest city is transforming into a 22 million person metropolis where residents can travel anywhere in just one hour. The ambitious 2050 master plan combines metro lines, coastal development, and smart growth to create one of Asia's most livable cities.
Long Beach is inviting volunteers to clean up 10 coastal locations this September, doubling last year's effort to celebrate 50 years of California's landmark coastal protection law. Last year, 950 volunteers removed over 2,375 pounds of beach debris in just three hours.
The Wilson Bruins beach volleyball team secured their fourth consecutive Moore League championship with a decisive 4-1 victory over Long Beach Poly. The win showcases a young program that's built a winning culture while staying humble about their success.
A beloved beachfront attraction is turning its 15th anniversary into action with a new program bringing locals together to protect the coastline. The SkyWheel Myrtle Beach launched SkyWheel Cares with its first community beach cleanup this week.
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