Tom Prickett and the District staff who participated in his workshop in 1980. Prickett is in the center, wearing a tie.

Doris Heitzmann, a horticulturist and community outreach coordinator with the Pinellas County Extension office, evaluates the landscape at Venetian Bay.

The District’s new public awareness campaign is encouraging residents who irrigate their lawns to skip a week during the cooler months.

Allen Yarbrough, graphics illustrator, and Melissa Roe, senior communications coordinator, accepting the award.

Jason DiBattista, District tradesworker, inspects the sprinkler heads at the District each month, cleaning in and around them.

From left to right: Shannon Staub, Sarasota County commissioner; Judy Whitehead, Governing Board chair; Heidi McCree, Governing Board member; Maritza Rovira-Forino, Governing Board membe

The Finance Department is welcoming the return of Alan Lynch, senior budget analyst, after seven years of military leave.

Alafia River Basin Board Member Cheryl Johnson was also recognized as being one of Hillsborough Community College’s 40 remarkable alumni.

“When I attended HCC, nearly 25 years ago, I would have never dreamed of being honored as an outstanding alumna,” said Johnson.

Known for being a role model and a leader at the District, Roberta Starks has now received recognition from Hillsborough Community College (HCC).

Audubon of Florida honored a District employee this fall for his role in saving the land that makes Florida a special place to live, work, visit and explore.