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November is National Entrepreneur Month: Celebrating America’s Enduring Entrepreneurial Spirit


November 1, 2025

From small business owners to innovative startups, shifts in age demographics and the role of women, military, and foreign-born U.S. citizens, the face of  American entrepreneurship continues to evolve. According to the latest Global Entrepreneurship ... READ MORE

Category: , UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brevard County, Brittakellner, Business, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Finances, Small Business, Sustainability
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The Power of Partnerships: Collaboration for Community Change


October 1, 2025

Strong partnerships don’t happen overnight—they’re built with care and intention. When done well, they create the momentum needed to address community concerns in ways no single group could manage alone (Alabama Cooperative Extension System ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Community Volunteers, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Work & Life
Tags: Brevard County, Community Engagement, Community Impact, Networking, Partnership, Working Together
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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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The Real Meaning of Self-Care (And Why It’s Worth Your Time)


September 2, 2025

When you hear the word self-care, what comes to mind? A bubble bath? A night of binge-watching your favorite show? While those things can feel good at the moment, self-care is actually a lot deeper than that—and way more important. Let's talk ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Farm Management, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Brevard County, Family, Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Support, Relationships, Self-improvement, Wellness
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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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