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By SARAH BOSTICK Sustainable Agriculture Agent UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Preparing for hurricanes and other natural disasters is a very big job in our state, and one not limited to our urban areas. It is such a big… Read More
We are now in the active hurricane season, with Tropical Storm Dorian heading towards Puerto Rico, and possibly powering up to threaten the Southeastern United States as a major hurricane. Whether you stockpiled early – which is the… Read More
As residents of Florida, we know there is a chance each year we could experience the discomforts associated with the aftermath of hurricane winds and it is important to be prepared. Having lived in Florida for over 30… Read More
Frequently Asked Questions about PACE By Lee Hayes Byron, Sara Kane and Sophia Mondous UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County The Sarasota County Commission adopted an ordinance setting the framework for a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program Oct. 11,… Read More
In our final post to this six-part series, we will provide some security considerations as you prepare your home for an extended stay away. Whether you are leaving for a month or several months, you want to protect… Read More
Hurricanes are incredibly violent storms that can bring intense winds, heavy rain, floods, a storm surge, landslides, tornadoes, and coastal erosion. These storms are capable of causing incredible damage, and the key to protecting your boat is planning and preparation. If… Read More
This is the fifth blog post in our six-part series on how to prepare your Florida home if you’ll be away for an extended time. In this post, we will review air conditioning considerations, as well as our… Read More
This is the fourth post in our six-part series on how to prepare your Florida home if you’ll be away for an extended time. We’ve talked previously about what procedures to follow for the kitchen and bath areas…. Read More
Hurricane season is fast approaching, and now is the time to get ready. Whether you’re a long-time resident or someone new to the area, our free, one-hour “Hurricane Preparedness” class will help you brace for the June-November storm… Read More
In our last blog post, we talked about how to prevent mildew and pests in our kitchen area. In this post, the third in a six-part series, we will discuss the laundry and bathroom areas. Laundry Turn off the… Read More
