Keep Pinellas Beautiful

Happy Thanksgiving from KPB! ????? This Thanksgiving, Keep Pinellas Beautiful wants to give a big thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers! ?? After two major hurricanes, our community faced many challenges. But when volunteers from Pinellas County and beyond came together, hope was restored. These passionate individuals have collected thousands of pounds of litter and debris throughout the year, showing that teamwork and dedication can make a real difference. Together, they are turning hardship into progress, proving that selflessness and commitment can truly change our county for the better. ?? None of this could be done without you! Thank you for keeping Pinellas beautiful!

This holiday season, KPB is thankful for our Business Members! ?? Your support contributes greatly to our ability to keep Pinellas beautiful. Whether you're a small or large business, become a business member today to support your local environment and efforts toward keeping Pinellas beautiful! As a business member, you receive a membership certificate, positive environmental reputation, invitations to special events, networking opportunities, recognition on various platforms, and MORE! ? Become a Business Member Here: https://conta.cc/3ZlnnZH Thank you for your support! ?? #Membership #Businessmembership #GivingTuesday #Thanksgiving

KPB is thankful for our amazing sponsors! ?? Our work at Keep Pinellas Beautiful is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors, whose support helps us amplify our message and make a meaningful impact. Year after year, we provide vital environmental education, protection, and rehabilitation that not only benefits the local environment but also supports our local businesses. ???? Together, we’re making Pinellas County a cleaner, greener, and more vibrant place to live! If you are interested in becoming a KPB sponsor, make sure to secure your sponsorship by January to be included in our 2025 t-shirt! Please email our Deputy Director, Stephanie, at [email protected] to learn about sponsorship opportunities. #Sponsorships #GivingTuesday #Thanksgiving

Meet Olivia, one of our Fall Interns! ?? ??Olivia is originally from Baltimore, Maryland. ??She is currently pursuing Environmental Studies at Eckerd College. ??Olivia is most excited about learning how to perfect new skills like public speaking and engaging in outdoor activities. ? A fun fact about Olivis is that can whistle like a bird, and recently went to Iceland. Her hobbies include photography and volleyball. KPB has been happy to have you this fall! ?? #Internshipprogram #Ambassadorprogram #Volunterism #Volunteerprogram #Internshipopportunities #volunteeropportunities #GetInvolved

Keep Pinellas Beautiful has so much to be thankful for this Holiday Season. ???? Join us on Friday, December 20th, as we celebrate a wonderful year of service! We will be serving refreshments, providing tours of our facility, and guests will have the opportunity to participate in some fun giveaways! ?? Our Holiday Open House will be from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and located at the Keep Pinellas Beautiful office: 5090 66th St N., St. Petersburg, 33709 Tickets are FREE! Register here: https://conta.cc/3YILMai We hope to see you there! ??

Today we kicked off The Big Cleanup Clearwater! ???? THANK YOU to the 151 volunteers who collected a total of 1,344.23 POUNDS of litter & debris on the beach! ?? It's wonderful what can be achieved when we all come together. Your hard work makes a huge difference to our beaches! Join us in partnership with City of Clearwater, Visit St. Pete Clearwater, and AMPLIFY Clearwater, by attending one of our public events! ?? ?? To participate in The Big Cleanup Clearwater, visit here: https://lnkd.in/gQurh9Em #BigCleanupClearwater #KeepItCleanCLWR #KeepPinellasBeautiful #StillShining

The Big Cleanup Clearwater STARTS TOMORROW! ????? The Big Cleanup Clearwater, the largest annual community-wide cleanup effort throughout the City of Clearwater starts tomorrow, November 8th, and will run until November 16th! Keep Pinellas Beautiful is excited to host this program in partnership with the City of Clearwater, Visit St. Pete Clearwater, and AMPLIFY Clearwater. Join in on one of our public events! ?? ?? To participate in a public event visit here: https://conta.cc/3Yw7oru #BigCleanupClearwater #KeepItCleanCLWR #KeepPinellasBeautiful #PinellasCounty

Introducing one of our Fall Interns, Jewelia! ?? ??Jewelia is from Buffalo, NY! ?? She is currently majoring in Biology with a medical concentration and a minor in Biomedical Physics at USF. ??She is most excited to research microplastics and become more involved in the community and environmental conservation! ??A fun fact about Jewelia is that she wants to be a surgeon! KPB has been so happy to have you! ?? #Internshipprogram #Ambassadorprogram #Volunterism #Volunteerprogram #Internshipopportunities #volunteeropportunities #GetInvolved

Meet Nicole, one of our Fall Interns! ?? ??Nicole is from St. Petersburg, FL! ?? She graduated from SPC with an associate’s degree and is pursuing her bachelor's degree at USF in January. She is studying Environmental Science and Policy with a concentration in Environmental Analysis. ?? She is most excited to learn more about the environment and community that she grew up in, and to learn more about native species of Florida by interning with KPB. ??A fun fact about Nicole is that she loves to paint - especially with jelly gouache! KPB has been so happy to have you! ?? #Internshipprogram #Ambassadorprogram #Volunterism #Volunteerprogram #Internshipopportunities #volunteeropportunities #GetInvolved

Thanks to the 467 volunteers, 6,128 pounds of litter and debris have been collected at our post-hurricane St. Pete Beach cleanup series so far! ?? Thank you so much for taking the time to help our neighbors who need the most support. It's wonderful what we can achieve together! ?? So far, KPB has hosted 4 St. Pete Beach cleanups in collaboration with the City of St. Pete Beach and we are working our way south. There is still more work to be done! Please join us for our two upcoming St. Pete Beach Cleanups: ??St. Pete Beach Hurricane Cleanup #5: 8 AM - 10 AM on Wednesday, 10/30 @ Paradise Grille North (900 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach) ??St. Pete Beach Hurricane Cleanup #6: 8 AM - 10 AM on Saturday, 11/2 @ Pass-a-Grille Beach (22nd Ave Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach – NEW LOCATION) Important Information ? Supplies will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own! Meet at the tent to sign in. Please wear close-toed shoes such as boots or sneakers and bring a water bottle. Volunteers must find their own parking (carpooling is encouraged). For more information: https://conta.cc/3NLK8PS Find more cleanup opportunities on our Upcoming Events page: https://conta.cc/3AeH8Zh Your dedication makes a difference. We hope to see you there!