Category: UF/IFAS Extension

How Should the Pinellas County Green Industry Interpret a Freeze Warning or the Possibility of Killing Frost Events?

by Melissa West
December 3, 2024

By Stephen D. Robinson, Commercial Horticulture Agent In the Commercialized Green Industry, we are aware of the weather events that can include heavy rain, high winds, and prolonged periods of unseasonable hot weather. Significant weather ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Freeze, Freezewarning, Frost, Greenindustry, Horticulture

Cleaning Mold After the Storms

by Cindi Hetz
October 22, 2024

Pinellas County is now in the recovery process after hurricanes Helene and Milton. Mold growth results from the intake of water into the home. This infographic can help you start the cleaning process after the storms. Remember that ... READ MORE

Category: , Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster Recovery, Hurricane Cleanup, Mold

Disaster Assistance After Helene

by Cindi Hetz
October 2, 2024

Hurricane and Storm Assistance Available Now: Hurricane Helene showed us the dangers of storm surge, winds, and the devastation of so many communities across multiple states. Homes and businesses along the Gulf Coast were inundated ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Disaster Assistance, Don't Get Scammed, Hurricane Cleanup, Hurricane Helene, Pinellas

The Aftermath of Hurricane Helene and Soil Salinity Issues

by Melissa West
October 2, 2024

The Aftermath of Hurricane Helene and Soil Salinity Issues By Stephen Douglas Robinson Commercial Agent, Pinellas County Extension Service The Storm Surge of Hurricane Helene in Pinellas County, Florida reached a confirmed ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension

Virtual Homebuyer Workshop Starts July 19, 2024

by Cindi Hetz
June 13, 2024

First Time Homebuyer Workshop Sessions 1 & 2 July 19, 2024 & July 26, 2024 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM These sessions take participants through the steps to home ownership, working with a realtor, understanding credit, qualifying ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Credit, Down Payment Assistance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Mortgage

2024 Community Water Wise Awards

by Melissa West
June 3, 2024

By: Doris Heitzmann Is your yard a winner? Enter your landscape today to find out. The Community Water Wise Awards Program is sponsored by Tampa Bay Water and was created to recognize individuals and businesses committed to conserving ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscape, Pinellas, Save Water, Water, Water Conservation, Water Wise

Florida Water Woes

by T
February 27, 2024

Florida Water Woes by Jp Gellermann Welcome to 2024! This year already has the makings of something special, but not in a good way. So far, we have had atmospheric rivers dropping record rain and flooding areas, multiple wars, and political ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Conservation, Extension, Sustainability, Water

Do You Want to Buy a House?

by Cindi Hetz
August 2, 2023

Are you ready to purchase a home but it feels overwhelming? Interested in down payment assistance but need more information? You will learn the steps to home ownership in the UF/IFAS Extension First Time Home-Buyer Program. UF/IFAS Extension ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Down Payment, Down Payment Assistance Spanish, DPA, First Time Home Buyer, FTHB Class, Home Buying, Homeownership, Money

Integrated Vegetation Management Field Day

by T
May 25, 2023

Integrated Vegetation Management Field Day By Jp Gellermann, UF/IFAS Extension Director Pinellas County Roughly three years ago, there was an idea to bring together vegetation management professionals from around the county to share and ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Integrated Vegetation Management

New Episode from Naturally Florida, “The Truth About Iconic Florida”

by Shannon Carnevale and Lara Milligan

March 21, 2023

When people think of Florida or visiting the sights, what do they think of? For most people, it’s some combination of alligators, flamingos, manatees, and sea turtles with a sprinkling of Disney World, Kennedy Space Center, and the ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Alligators, Coconut Palm, Flamingos, Invasive Species, Lara Milligan, Living With Wildlife, Manatees, Naturally Florida Podcast, Sea Turtles, Shannon Carnevale, Wildlife

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