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Volunteers mark 26th annual downtown cleanup in Bonita Springs
Summary
City staff and long-time volunteers led a downtown cleanup in Bonita Springs, marking the event’s 26th year; organizers said there is noticeably less litter than 15 years ago and highlighted youth participation.
Volunteers gathered in downtown Bonita Springs for a community cleanup, with a city staff member and a long-time organizer noting the effort marks the 26th year of the event.
"I'm here to help keep Bonita beautiful," a Staff member said, adding that she works with the city and that a student was participating in her first volunteer service opportunity. The staff member described the day's focus as keeping the downtown area and surrounding areas "beautiful."
A Presenter who has helped organize the cleanup for years said the event has changed over time. "This is going on our 26th year doing this," the Presenter said, and recalled that "15 years ago we actually would fill 2 dumpsters over by the old rec center," referring to full-size construction dumpsters. "So people were obviously taking better care of our community," the Presenter added, and called the cleanup "a great opportunity for us to get out here and show that we care."
Organizers emphasized youth involvement; the Staff member introduced a young participant who is "learning about community service through school." Volunteers exchanged thanks and brief acknowledgements before beginning work.
The event was presented as a recurring community initiative focused on downtown maintenance and civic pride. No formal motions, votes, or legal authorities were discussed during the recorded remarks.
