Category: Work & Life

Bloom to Brine: Planted Oyster Gardens

by Dr. Megan Moore
May 5, 2025

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, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Oysters, Plants, Restoration, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

Credit Utilization Ratio

by Shari Bresin
April 30, 2025

Just 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 & Life
Tags: Credit, Credit Score, Utilization Ratio

Savings or Paying Off Debt?

by Shari Bresin
March 19, 2025

One 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
Tags: Debt, Emergency Fund, Money, Saving, Tax Refund

Know when to go: Local water level and weather sensors in Pasco County

by Dr. Megan Moore
March 10, 2025

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
Tags: Coastline, Florida Sea Grant, Pasco County, Tide Guage, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Weather

Probiotics and Heart Health

by Shari Bresin
February 18, 2025

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 & Life
Tags: Gut, Health, Probiotics

Gulf Coast Catch and Cook January: Red Grouper

by Dr. Megan Moore
January 9, 2025

The 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
Tags: Catch, Cooking, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, Grouper, Healthy, Pasco County, Red Grouper, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

Credit Scores

by Shari Bresin
September 13, 2024

When you check your credit score on websites that provide your free credit score, do you know which credit score you’re looking at? We actually have numerous credit scores, generated from two competing companies: FICO and VantageScore. ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Credit, Credit Scores, Payment

Coastal Hurricane Preparation

by Dr. Megan Moore
September 3, 2024

With hurricane season upon us, it is important to understand how to properly prepare and protect your family, home, and property from potential storm impacts. The hurricane season officially runs from June 1st through November 30th, however, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Boat, Coastal, Evacuation, Featured, Florida Sea Grant, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Pasco County, Special Topics, Storm Surge, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

Pasco Scallop Season Disruption

by Dr. Megan Moore
August 20, 2024

UPDATE (8-27-2024): Pasco scallop season reopens, starting August 28th, 2024. FWC has reopened and extended the recreational scallop season in Pasco County. After continuous testing, measured levels for both the algae (Pyrodinium bahamense) ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Pasco County, Pyrodinum Bahamense, Scallops, Shellfish, Toxin, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

Back-To-School Breakfast

by Shari Bresin
August 12, 2024

Breakfast is free in Pasco County schools this school year. It’s important to encourage your child to have breakfast, whether it’s at home or at school. Here are a few things to know about this important meal: You don’t have to ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Back To School, Breakfast, Nutrition

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