In this month’s newsletter, we’re pleased to welcome Michael Borg to the Sunshine 811 team while also taking a moment to recognize and thank former executive director Mark Sweet for leading the safe digging charge for more than two decades. As always, thank you for your continued commitment to safe digging and protecting
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Welcome Michael Borg, Sunshine 811’s New Executive Director |
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| | Sunshine 811 is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Borg as our new executive director. A veteran utility leader and longtime Sunshine 811 board member, Michael brings decades of hands-on experience, institutional knowledge and a deep commitment to damage prevention and safety across Florida.
With more than 30 years in municipal utilities and over 20 years of service to Sunshine 811, Borg’s leadership reflects both continuity and momentum as the organization moves forward. | | |
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| | DIRT Submission Deadline is Feb. 28 |
| If you haven't already, now is the time to prepare and submit your 2025 damage and near-miss data to CGA's Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT). Your contributions to DIRT help reduce damages and shape the future of the industry.
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Love on the 6 Steps for Safe Digging |
| Valentine’s Day is a great time to remind stakeholders to show some extra love and care for the underground utilities that lie beneath the surface. Make a commitment to contact 811, especially as failure to do so remains the #1 cause of damage. We know you have pressures on-the-job and want to get your project started as soon as possible, but safety comes first and taking the right step can save you and your crews time, money, delays and other potential risks. The bottom line... caring for your project by protecting what you can’t see is what safe digging is all about. Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Sunshine 811! |
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Celebrating Mark Sweet’s 25 Years of Safe Digging Leadership |
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 | With heartfelt thanks, we recognize Mark Sweet for 25 years of dedicated leadership at Sunshine 811. Mark’s unwavering commitment to safety, along with his steady guidance and genuine care for both the organization and its people, has helped protect communities, build partnerships, generate increased awareness and education throughout the state, and shape Sunshine 811 into the trusted organization it is today.
As Mark begins his transition into a well-earned retirement, we are deeply grateful for his service and wish him continued success in this next chapter. Thanks for everything, Mark! |
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| | Visit Sunshine 811’s calendar for the latest events and meeting updates.
We look forward to seeing you soon! | | |
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| | Sunshine 811 | 11 Plantation Road | DeBary, FL 32713 |
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