Are you bored with the usual tired Valentine's options like boxed bonbons and odorless hothouse flowers? This year seek out some unique, Florida-centric Valentines fun! For an extravagant, supremely romantic (yet not too expensive) gift, ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Recreation
Heat and humidity are such iconic aspects of Florida weather that they are sometimes easy to take for granted. They may become topics of conversation with friends and family if temperatures become unseasonably high, or if humidity makes a walk ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, Work & Life
Looking for a fun and relaxing evening activity? Something that might be more fulfilling than collapsing on the couch? Why not try... mothing? What's mothing? Mothing is forging out into the natural world (i.e., your yard or your street) ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, Wildlife
Commonly Asked Questions About Coyotes in Florida Martin Main; Hance Ellington, Mark Hostetler, Steven Johnson (Contributor) There are many perspectives and misconceptions regarding coyotes (Canis latrans) in Florida. Some people enjoy ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Recreation, Wildlife
When to Fertilize So, you’ve read How to Choose a Fertilizer, and How to Apply Fertilizer, but what about when to apply fertilizer? Depending on what you plan to fertilize, the timing application may differ. For example, it is best practice ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
2025 reopen UPDATE (9-05-2025): Pasco scallop season reopens for 2 weeks, starting September 6th, 2025. FWC has reopened and extended the recreational scallop season in Pasco County. After continuous testing, measured levels for both the ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
The featured Gulf Coast Catch and cook species for January is the Red Grouper! Red Grouper are exciting to catch and delicious to eat! January serves as the perfect time to target Red Grouper with cold water bringing the fish into shallower ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
The featured Gulf coast catch and cook species for February is the Hogfish! Hogfish are fun to catch and delicious to eat! Hogfish can be caught in the Gulf year-round! Read on to learn how to catch Hogfish and make a delicious and healthy ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeThe featured Gulf catch and cook species for March is the Sheepshead! Sheepshead are fun to catch and delicious to eat! Sheepshead can be caught in the Gulf year-round! Read on to learn how to catch Sheepshead and make a delicious meal! Fun ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
In December of 2024, three water level sensors and weather stations were installed in coastal areas along the Pasco County Coastline. The sensors are located along the Pithlachascotee River at the Port Richey Water Front Park, at the Energy ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife