Sarasota County Government's Materials Management team has earned the Top Green Provider award from Food Logistics. While the award recognizes the food and beverage industry, it also recognizes top logistics providers, transportation carriers, shippers and warehousing organizations who drive sustainability in their daily operations. According to Sarasota County General Services director Jeff Lowdermilk, the county's materials management division continues to fully embrace environmental stewardship, one of General Services' organizational goals.
And according to UF/IFAS Extension Services Director Lee Hayes Byron, the materials management team consistently demonstrates leadership when it comes to sustainable practices for warehouse and supply management.

Food Logistics' annual Top Green Providers recognizes companies whose products, services, or exemplary leadership is enhances sustainability programs and other energy saving installations, according to the publication.