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Summer Time Blues: Turning Free Time into Life Skills Gold


May 29, 2026

Summer’s long, bright days are a perfect canvas for curiosity—especially when your kids have no school and only the sky to keep them company. Rather than waiting for the next organized camp or program, you can turn everyday moments into ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family
Tags: 4-H, Learning, Life Skills, Summer, Youth
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Investing in Tomorrow: Planning and Saving for Higher Education


September 9, 2025

September is National College Savings Month. The pursuit of higher education, whether through a university, college, technical, or vocational program, typically requires substantial funding. Securing resources to pay for tuition and related ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brevard County, Brittakellner, College Savings Month, Education, Finances, Personal Finance, Youth
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Prevention Pays! The True Cost of Flying Storm Debris


August 15, 2025

Iconic palms define our tropical Florida landscape, but beautiful palm fronds can become dangerous and even deadly during a storm.  Strong  winds from hurricanes and other storms often turn everyday items like palms and loose branches, patio ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brevard County, Britta Kellner, Environment, Family Safety, Finances, Hurricane, Storm Debris
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Smart Planning to Weather the Storm


August 6, 2025

Hurricane Season: A Yearly Reality for Brevard and Beyond Living on Florida’s Space Coast means hurricanes, tropical storms, and emergency alerts are a part of life. Preparation is essential—not just for peace of mind, but for the safety ... READ MORE

Category: , Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Brevard County, Emergency, Family Safety, Finances, Health, Hurricane, Preparedness, Tax Free, Weather

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