Tuesday, April 7, 2026

The Sunshine Shoals Gazette

"All the News That's Fit to Regret"

Cultural Treasure Turns Criminal Enterprise for Local Opportunist

Florida Manny Rodriguez, a landscaping contractor, realized that selling "organic" mulch made from recycled construction debris and lawn clippings was far more profitable than traditional landscaping. His creative recycling scheme generated $4,411 $4,700 monthly from unsuspecting homeowners and garden centers.