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Sarasota News Leader October 11, 2013 Page 117 Siesta Seen governments have no legal authority from the state to outlaw smoking on property they own, deputies no longer have been able to enforce an anti-smoking ordinance the county approved in 2007 for the beaches and county parks. "The new members joined a community that has pledged to be green in their business practices and programs and foster a healthy environment for employees and the community at large," said Tom Franklin, Sarasota County Green Business Partnership (GBP) program coordinator, in a recent county news From the historic beach pavilion north to release. "Core components of the partnerBeach Access 3, Shay noted, volunteers found ship certification include waste reduction, increased recycling and energy and water lots of water and beer bottles and cans. conservation." During their cleanup, he said, the volunteers Businesses and organizations easily can were delighted to see schools of stingrays in implement a number of practices that will the gulf. Last year, he added, mating manahave a positive impact on the environment, tees were a big attraction. Danielle Troiano, GBP community outreach NEW GREEN PARTNERS ON SIESTA specialist, added in the news release. "Turning off lights and equipment when they're not in In its most recent welcome to new members use is a simple but effective environmentally in its Green Business Partnership, Sarasota conscious practice." County has recognized a few Siesta Key busi- Among other green practices are using motion nesses: CaliFlorida Surf and Skate Shop, The sensors for lighting and digitally programmaLobster Pot and Sub Zero Ice Cream & Frozen ble air-conditioning thermostats, as well as Yogurt in the Village, along with the Stickney reusing cups and mugs instead of single-use Point Road location of Earth Origins Market. bottles, the release notes. I am so incredibly pleased, with my beautiful smile and my comfortable and natural bite. - Barbara Lee For a complimentary consultation call 941.923.5406 | Christine Koval, D.M.D. | www.askdrkoval.com