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The Gift That Keeps on Giving: How Volunteering Can Boost Your Holidays

by angelikakeene
December 9, 2025

The holiday season is often filled with bright lights, music, and cherished family traditions — but it can also be stressful. Between shopping, cooking, wrapping gifts, and attending events, it’s easy to feel tired, overwhelmed, or even ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Health Benefits, Holiday Spirit, Mental Health, Volunteering
Finding Help in Hard Times

Finding Help in Hard Times

by Nelly Nelson
August 12, 2025

As financial challenges persist into 2025, many families are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and uncertain about where to turn and are finding help in hard times. Whether you're struggling to pay bills, keep up with rent, or find affordable childcare, ... READ MORE

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Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Money Management, Finances With Children, Financial Management, Manatee County, Manatee County Extension, Mental Health, Money Management, UF/IFAS Extension

Doomscrolling and Brain Rot: Why it’s time to log off and get outside.

by Alicia Betancourt
July 7, 2025

Let’s be honest — we’ve all been there. You open your phone just to check one thing, and suddenly it's 45 minutes later, and you’ve been scrolling through a stream of disasters, drama, and depressing headlines. Sound familiar? That’s ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Anxiety Relief, Beat Brain Fog, Brain Rot, Burnout Recovery, Daily Routine, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Doomscrolling, Emotional Wellbeing, Focus Tips, Get Outdoors, Get Outside, Healthy Habits, Intentional Living, Life Offline, Mental Clarity, Mental Health, Mindful Living, Mindfulness Matters, Nature Heals, Nature Therapy, Productivity Hacks, Screen Time, Self Care, Sunshine And Fresh Air, Tech Boundaries, Walk It Out
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February 2025 Class List

by Halley Heribacka
February 10, 2025

February 2025 Upcoming Classes & Workshops Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Office for some fun learning experiences! Make sure to follow us on Eventbrite to be notified by email whenever we post a new class: https://brevardextension.eventbrite.com Want ... READ MORE

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Tags: 4H, Bone Health, Bugs, Canning, Continued Education, Cooking Classes, Farmer's Market, Food And Nutrition, Gardening, Kids Classes, Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, Nearby Classes, Plant Questions, Pressure Canning, Youth Classes

July 2024 Class List

by Morgan Roth
June 14, 2024

Join us at the UF/IFAS Brevard Extension office for some fun learning experiences! Make sure to follow us on Eventbrite to be notified by email whenever we post a new class: https://brevardextension.eventbrite.com Want this sent to your email? ... READ MORE

Category: Events
Tags: 4-H, Adulting Camp, Career Prep, College Prep, Cooking, Farmer's Market, Florida Friendly Fishing, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Preservation, Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, Poultry, Preserving Food, Snap Benefits, Summer Camp, Urban Agriculture, Youth, Youth Development

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