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Siesta Key Beach Ambassadors |
The Siesta Key Beach
Ambassadors, have been awarded the Group Voluntary Service Award
from The Florida Recreation and Park Association, a statewide
non-profit organization representing local government parks and
recreation interests in the State of Florida on Aug. 27,2009.
Awards Chair Greg Scott stated, “Sarasota County’s Siesta Key
Beach Ambassadors are an example of the effective use of
interested and engaged citizens. The contribution of personal
time and creative energy to assure that visitors and residents
are able to access information about the many natural
attractions in the County, is irreplaceable.”
Volunteers such as The Ambassadors, dedicate millions of hours
each year to parks and recreation agencies across the State of
Florida. Sarasota County is very proud of their beach
ambassadors.
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 The Siesta Key Beach Ambassadors
are volunteers in partnership with Sarasota County Parks and
Recreation, the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce and the Sarasota
Convention and Visitors Bureau. They provide a happy welcome to
visitors at one of the best beaches in the world!
Started in 2004, the Beach Ambassador program has over 40
volunteers who provide assistance to beach goers seven days a
week.
Summer hours: June - September -
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Winter hours: October - May - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Beach ambassadors help residents
and visitors enjoy their Siesta Key Beach experience.
Ambassadors can answer questions about Siesta Key, including general
information about the area, other County beaches and parks,
providing directions to cultural attractions, natural areas,
businesses, and the downtown Visitors Center. They also help to
keep Sarasota beautiful by explaining the “Pack in, Pack out”
policy for removing your own trash and recyclables as well as
the importance of keeping all parks and natural areas litter
free.
If interested in becoming a Siesta Key Beach Ambassador,
register with the Volunteer Sarasota System at
www.scgov.net/volunteers
or contacting 941-861-5000.
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