It’s easy in our busy society to eat mindlessly. We all do it: eating while watching TV, scrolling through our phones, working at our desks, and so on. In other words, mindless eating is when we’re eating while distracted and usually ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
The featured Gulf catch and cook species for August 2025 is the Mangrove Snapper! Mangrove Snapper are fun to catch and delicious to eat! Mangrove Snapper can be caught in the Gulf year-round in both nearshore and offshore waters! Mangrove ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeThe Featured Gulf catch and cook species for July 2025 is the Bay Scallop! Catching Bay Scallops is just as fun as eating them! The whole family can participate in hunting for the scallops in nearshore coastal waters. Read on to learn how ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Food Safety, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Children are highly vulnerable to identity theft, with cases involving youth on the rise. According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft of minors increased by 40% over recent years, with about 1 out of 50 kids in the US each year ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Aren't plants amazing? They add beauty to any setting, bring joy to those around them, help to clean our air, and can provide a great meal! Did you know that they have a lot in common with oysters as well! Oysters are amazing animals that ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeJust like it’s important to know your weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, resting heart rate, etc. for your overall health, it’s important to know a few numbers regarding your financial health. You may know your credit score, but do you ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeOne common financial question I hear is, “should I pay off my debt first, or start my emergency fund?” An emergency fund should have between three to six months’ worth of expenses. So if it costs you $3000 a month to run your household, ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
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
The Link Between Probiotics and Heart Health: A Growing Connection, by Extension Intern Mami Okada Probiotics are widely recognized for their ability to support digestive health, but emerging research suggests that they may offer additional ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeThe featured Gulf Coast Catch and cook species for January 2025 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