Florida, the fishing capital of the world, has one of the most lucrative fishing industries in the United States. This industry provides jobs to thousands of people in the Sunshine State and contributes billions of dollars each year… Read More
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a Nov. 20 deadline to apply for the Environmental Quality Icentives Program (EQIP), a federal effort to encourage environmentally friendly agricultural practices. Information was disseminated in a news release, as follows:… Read More
A startling statistic from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that leaks account for 12% of indoor water use. In the United States, an average household wastes 10,000 gallons of water on leaks annually. You could run your… Read More
Kassidy’s Internship Experience Hello! I am Kassidy House, the Natural Resources and Sustainability Communication and Outreach intern at UF IFAS Extension and Sustainability Sarasota County (It is a mouthful I know). This is a blog about my wonderful… Read More
What are electric bikes? Electric bikes (e-bikes) are 100% electric, battery powered bicycles. With the push of a button/lever, they can drive the biker or can assist the biker while pedaling. Most e-bikes can go between 15-28 miles… Read More
Please welcome Theia Media Agency to the Sarasota County Green Business Partnership. About Theia Media Agency Theia Media helps companies grow through innovative marketing strategies. Theia believes great marketing should be affordable and available to everyone. The Theia… Read More
Farmers and ranchers love their land. Anyone who has ever made their living from the land knows that the health of your land affects the productivity of your land. And at the end of the day, productivity is… Read More
In a normal year, this post would be a highlight of the scope and scale of work completed by volunteers during the International Coastal Cleanup, originally scheduled for this past weekend. We’d laud the number of volunteers who… Read More
A Spooky Situation As fall approaches, we can look forward to the nights getting slightly cooler and an abundance of horror movie marathons. Maybe even a pumpkin spice beverage or two. As we prepare to dive into all… Read More
Happy National Drive Electric Week! National Drive Electric week is a celebration to raise awareness of the wonderful benefits of electric vehicles. They can help you save money, reduce your impact on the environment and dependence on foreign… Read More
