With the start of the school year quickly approaching, families begin preparing their students for the school year. Notebooks, pens, paper and a new backpack populate most “to purchase” lists. Oh, and a lunchbox. My… Read More
The first approaching storm of the 2020 hurricane season could mean trouble for the state’s wastewater treatment plants. The Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) in Sarasota County has been a concern. The plant has… Read More
Treating Reclaimed Water In the words of EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler, “Water reuse represents a major opportunity to support our nation’s communities and economy by bolstering safe and reliable water supplies for human consumption, agriculture,… Read More
Solar energy has many benefits and uses, from powering homes to cooking delicious treats like s’mores. Discover how you can harness the power of the sun from your home in the newest LIFE: Science Shorts… Read More
UPDATE (9:30 a.m. September, 2, 2020) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has updated their guidance on what to do if you receive an unsolicited package of seeds in the mail. There… Read More
What do you do with numerous, tiny, ‘other-worldly’ spheres, associated with the patch of yellowing turfgrass in your yard? Actually, there’s not much you can do except collect the spheres and place them in the… Read More
Hello DeSoto and Sarasota County Producers! It have true hodge-podge of information to share with you today. And as always, if you need to find any information I’ve sent in the past few months,… Read More
I’m almost sure that the last time you put your socks on, bit into a slice of pizza, munched on some popcorn, or relished a mouthful of cool, refreshing orange juice, the last thing on… Read More
![A young boy inspects a garden plant with big leaves. [CREDIT: UF/IFAS Extension]](http://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2020/06/2020_Gardens_blogChildInGarden_ifasCROP1338x357_tiny.jpg)
In recent months, there has been increased interest in gardening and growing food. Fortunately, the Sunshine State’s growing seasons align well with the school year, and Sarasota County abounds with school gardens. Join us Friday for… Read More
![A dragonfly perched upon a blade of grass next to a body of water. [CREDIT: UF/IFAS, Tyler Jones]](http://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2020/07/2020_Chems_blogBuggyWorldDragonfly_ifasCROP1338x357_tiny.jpg)
Got bugs? Got questions? Get answers. Join us Aug. 13 for our entertaining and informative “It’s a Buggy World: Identifying Insects in the Landscape” webinar. With an estimated 12,000 insect species in Florida, one could… Read More
