Tag: Community

Let’s go on a TreeQuest!

by Marguerite Beckford
May 14, 2026

Each year, on the third Friday in January, Sarasota County's UF/IFAS Extension & Sustainability Dept. celebrates Florida’s State Arbor Day. Since 2018, the County's urban forestry Extension program Treejuvenation Florida, has marked the ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Horticulture, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Arbor Day, Community, Pgm_HortComm, Tree Quest, Treejuvenation, TreeQuest, Trees, Urban Forestry
dr. maria portelos-rometo (left) smiles while chatting with a fellow attendee at an extension training event. [credit: uf/ifas extension sarasota county]

A Career with True Community Impact: Dr. Maria Portelos-Rometo Retires After Nearly 18 years

by Lee Hayes Byron
May 14, 2026

On May 31, Dr. Maria Portelos-Rometo retired after a truly impactful career with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County. Maria joined Sarasota County Extension in October 2007 as the Family Nutrition Program manager, after teaching family and ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Career, Community, Education, Impact, Maria Rometo, Pgm_Admin

Celebrating 20 Years of Sustainable Communities Workshop

by Michelle Marinangel
May 14, 2026

For 20 years, the annual Sustainable Communities Workshop (SCW) has been a day of learning and community-building, a source of inspiration for local community members with an interest in sustainability. The theme for this milestone year is “Then, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Community, Environment, Events, Local, Pgm_Sustain, Sustainabiility, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

Hands-On Learning: My Experience as a UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Intern

by Evelyn Spencer
May 14, 2026

Hi all! My name is Evelyn Spencer and I worked as one of the Environmental Education & Outreach Interns for Summer 2025 with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County. I am currently enrolled at USF's Patel College of Global Sustainability ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Community, Intern, InternSarasotaLife, Internship, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR
the crowd at the 2025 Sustainable Communities Workshop

Highlights of the 20th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop

by Michelle Marinangel
May 14, 2026

The Sustainable Communities Workshop (SCW) celebrated its 20-year milestone by inspiring and informing many in our community and celebrating successes as we explored the theme “Then, Now, Next: 20 Years of Sustainable Communities.” Topics ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Community, Environment, Events, Pgm_Sustain, SCW, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

The Value of Community Gardens: Cultural Impact

by Julia
May 14, 2026

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about community gardening? You may be picturing a patch of land dedicated to growing fruits and veggies collaboratively, or a collection of individual plots. And you would be correct. ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Central Florida, Community, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Horticulture, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, The Value Of Community Gardens, Vegetables

The Value of Community Gardens: Social Impact

by Julia
May 14, 2026

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about community gardening? You may be picturing a patch of land dedicated to growing fruits and veggies collaboratively, or a collection of individual plots. And you would be correct. ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Central Florida, Community, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Fresh Fruit And Vegetables, Fruit, Garden, Gardens, Horticulture, Landscape, Produce, Soil, The Value Of Community Gardens, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vegetables

The Value of Community Gardens: Social Impact

by Julia
May 14, 2026

Community Gardens and Urban Areas These days, and especially with the influx of people coming to Florida, intentional green spaces are growing scarcer. Community gardens play a vital role in revitalizing neglected areas and providing green ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Central Florida, Community, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Fresh Fruit And Vegetables, Fruit, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Horticulture, Nutrition, Produce, Social, The Value Of Community Gardens, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vegetables

Stormwater Story Stroll

by Dr. Megan Moore
May 14, 2026

Welcome to the Stormwater Story Stroll page. Here, you will be able to learn more about Stormwater pollution sources and solutions you can adopt to help keep our waterways clean! This page is based on our Stormwater Story Stroll project. The ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Aquatic, Community, Education, Florida Sea Grant, Interactive Walk, Pollution, Stormwater, Story Walk, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

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