Manatee County has advanced to the Florida Green Local Government platinum-level designation for environmental stewardship after it successfully met the sustainability standards established in the FGBC Green Local Government Certification program in 2017. Manatee County became the first county to achieve platinum level.
A host of initiatives led to certification, including the County's energy efficient downtown chiller plant, the countywide transition to single-stream recycling and community events, such as Manatee Libraries' Teen Recycled Fashion Show. Dozens of Manatee County's green and sustainable efforts are listed on the Coalition's website. Recognition of Manatee County's achievement can also be found in the 2017 Realtor Magazine and featured on Fox 13 Earth Watch.
Read more about the The Florida Green Building Coalition at their website.