Bottle caps, cigarette lighters, coffee cups, candy wrappers, plastic food containers, an umbrella, dental floss picks, and plastic straws were among the bounty of trash collected by STOP volunteers in a Sept. 1 beach clean-up. All told, the 20 participants collected 104 pounds of trash in the Turtles & Taps Twilight Beach Cleanup. The event began at 7 p.m. at the Parrot Lounge on Fort Lauderdale Beach, a short distance from STOP’s headquarters. The sea turtle conservation

A Special Night With S.T.O.P. Discover how coastal artificial lighting impacts nesting sea turtles and emerging hatchlings. Join us for an interactive evening demo, artifact showcase, and guided conservation talk. Glow with the Flow! Join us for a hands-on mini demo exploring how light affects sea turtles. Compare bulbs, examine sea turtle artifacts, and learn simple ways to make your lighting more turtle-friendly. Come see the world through a sea turtle’s eyes before we take