Press Kit

Welcome to the GLEE Press kit where you will find the up-to-date press releases for all GLEE events.

July 5, 2010
The Banyan Resort Becomes Certified in GLEE Green Business Program
The Banyan Resort is Certified GBP

The Banyan Resort has become the first lodging property in the Keys to become certified in GLEE’s Green Business Program. A timeshare/hotel condo located at 323 Whitehead St., in Old Town Key West, The Banyan is a group of nine historic buildings with offices, a laundry, pool and courtyard area...

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April 26, 2010
Angelic Moon Holistic Day Spa Becomes GLEE Green Certified
Angelic Moon Holistic Day Spa Becomes GLEE Green Certified

Angelic Moon Holistic Day Spa has received certification through the Green Business Program of Green Living & Energy Education (GLEE). The green wellness day spa, located on Cudjoe Key at MM 23, maintains a small carbon footprint by recycling, using biodegradable products and containers and conserving energy and water where possible...

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March 26, 2010
FKEC Operations Center Becomes Certified in GLEE Green Business Program

The FKEC Operation Center in Tavernier was recently certified by GLEE following an on-site assessment of the 62,000-square-foot, poured concrete facility. Meeting all program requirements, including waste reduction and conservation practices by employees, the new facility also sets a standard for sustainable construction.  Read more about their accomplishments...

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March 10, 2010
First State Bank Completes Green Certification at Whitehead Street Branch
First State Bank is GBP Certified

First State Bank of the Florida Keys has completed the GLEE Green Business Certification process for the FSB Whitehead Street branch in Key West.  Find out what actions they took...

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February 17, 2010
Conservation Efforts Earn UPS Store Green Certification
UPS Store Green Certification

The Marathon UPS Store has become certified through the GLEE Green Business Program and the conservation efforts are already paying off with reduced costs and a smaller carbon footprint.  Find out more about the changes they made...

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January 4, 2010
Green Turtle Restaurant Becomes GLEE Certified Green Business

Fans of all things green will be happy to learn that the Green Turtle Inn Restaurant, which hosts Green Drinks, has now become Green Certified. The first full-service restaurant to become certified in GLEE’s Green Business Program, according to management, the greening will not stop there.  Read on to find out their achievements and goals for the future...

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December 26, 2009
Lower Keys Chamber Becomes Green Certified Business
Lower Keys Chamber Becomes Green Certified Business

The Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center is the second business to be certified in the GLEE Green Business Partner program. LKCC staff and directors completed the requirements within weeks of downloading the online tools to help them green their operation...

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December 1, 2009
Sheriff Synthetics: A Home-based Green Business with a History of Conservation
Sheriff Synthetics GBP Certification

Sheriff Synthetics of Key Largo has become certified in GLEE’s Green Business Program. A certified Amsoil dealership operated by Jeff and Rosie Sheriff, the owners have always maintained a small carbon footprint while doing business in a 120-square-foot home office.  Keep reading to find out the steps they have taken with their business...

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November 23, 2009
Swami Beyondananda Comedy Event
Swami Beyondananda Comedy Event

Cosmic comic Swami Beyondananda brings his comedy disguised as wisdom – or is it wisdom disguised as comedy – to the Conch Republic on Friday, December 4th (8pm) at the Elk’s Lodge in Tavernier, Florida Keys. Swami is also appearing the following night, Saturday, December 5th (8pm) at Tropic Cinema in Key West. Keys To Peace, a local community building organization, is sponsoring the comedy event as a fundraiser for EcoWeek 2010.

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November 13, 2009
MARC Goes Green
MARC Goes Green, Becomes First Certified Business in New Program

The non-profit Green Living & Energy Education (GLEE) is pleased to announce Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens (MARC) as the first organization to become certified in GLEE’s Green Business Partner (GBP) Program. MARC participated as a pilot business in the program, which is now open to all Keys businesses...

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