Have you heard of “No Spend January”? Or any kind of “No Spend” month? It’s simply a challenge where you only spend money on essentials, such as housing, groceries, car payment, and so on. The nonessentials, such as getting your ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
The holiday festivities are always more fun with something warm or bubbly in your hand, and Florida’s plethora of agriculture lends itself to many sippable options. Here are just a few Florida-friendly mocktail options that you can use to ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Staying Well into the New Year Just because the holiday season will be coming to an end that doesn't mean you journey to Stay well should! Remember the tips you have learned and practiced well into the New Year and beyond. Staying Well ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, , Work & Life
Strength training is not just for bodybuilders - it's for everyone! Come join us and learn how to properly use dumbbells and have fun too! Our strength training classes are designed for mid-life and older adults. Classes include resistance ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Two UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) students attended the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) in October. The conference brings together industry experts, such as registered dietitians and researchers. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Teaching
Highlights Researchers examined 36 years of wildfire data in the eastern United States, focusing on fires that burned large areas. The overall trend for the region showed an increase in fire size, frequency, and shifts in seasonality. ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Forests, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Sarasota County is robust with green growing spaces. And, they've become easier to find and explore, with our new gardens story map. The story map—an online, interactive tool— showcases the demonstration and community gardens in our extension ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Living on the Suncoast offers us a wide variety of opportunities to play outdoors and enjoy the true natural beauty of Florida’s unique ecosystems and habitats. From world class beaches to beautiful natural area preserves that host fascinating ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life![a person holds a personally wrapped holiday gift in two hands, sharing it to the viewer. [credit: unsplash.com, Kira auf der Heide]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2023/12/2023_FCS_holidayGiftGiving02_unsplashKira_auf_der_HeideCROP1338x357TINY.png)
With the holiday season upon us, I wanted to share a little something about choosing heartfelt gifts for friends and loved ones. For some of us, shopping for others can be a stressful and unpleasant task. You may worry about budget constraints, ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life![ai-generated image of a man reclining in a chair eating snacks while wearing stretchy pants. [credit: bing create, dalle]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2023/12/2023_FCS_holidayStretchyPants05_bingcreateDallECROP1338x357TINY.jpg)
The holiday season is here and brings with it office parties, family functions, open houses and more. But, is it possible to enjoy ourselves at social functions while still following a healthy routine? And how do you enjoy the season ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life