The 2022 Keep Pinellas Beautiful BeBot Beach Tour

In partnership with Seagram's Escapes, Keep Pinellas Beautiful will host multiple cleanups with BeBot demonstrations across Pinellas County during the month of July! The BeBot Beach Tour Series aims to educate and engage the community while cleaning up trash on local beaches. Before volunteers begin their cleanup, KPB staff will present and demo the BeBot. At the end of the event, KPB staff will assist volunteers in sorting out the small litter collected by the BeBot. Collected debris will then be displayed and discussed!

What is a BeBot?

Donated to Keep Florida Beautiful by Surfing's Evolution and Preservation Foundation, a charitable organization that maintains healthy Florida beaches, the BeBot serves as a teaching tool to work alongside cleanup volunteers. The BeBot collects discarded small debris at the sand's surface level under the remote control of trained staff. The eco-friendly companion removes litter such as fragmented plastics and cigarette butts that might otherwise go unnoticed. This new technology is a unique way to captivate beachgoers’ attention for an opportunity to educate them on litter prevention and waste reduction in honor of Plastic Free July. Don't miss your chance to witness the BeBot in action!

For the full BeBot Tour schedule, please visit .

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Join Keep Pinellas Beautiful, the City of St. Petersburg and Councilwoman Gina Driscoll on July 20th as we work together to clean St. Pete Pier's Spa Beach!

WHERE TO MEET: Check-in for the cleanup will be located at St. Pete Pier's Spa Beach - 615 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Look for the KPB table and tent!

WHEN: Wednesday, July 20th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

WHAT TO WEAR: Please wear closed toed shoes and clothing you don't mind getting dirty. We recommend a hat or sunglasses too.

WHAT TO EXPECT: All cleanup supplies are provided including reusable gloves, trash bags, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and bug spray. A water refill station will be available, please bring a reusable water bottle.

PARKING: Parking is available at the St. Pete Pier. Volunteers must pay for parking.

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**Please Note: No need to print a ticket to attend**

If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Lawler-Ellington, Programs Director, at [email protected] or 727-533-0402.

Host or Publisher Stephanie Ellington