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New Episode from Naturally Florida – “Three Common Snakes in Residential Areas”

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May 24, 2023

On today’s episode, you’ll learn about three non-venomous snake species common to residential areas in Florida. Slithering into a neighborhood near you, these common snakes are found all over Florida. Learn more, on this episode of Naturally ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Central Florida, Commonly Confused, Florida, Lara Milligan, Living With Wildlife, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale, Wildlife

Tampa Bay COVID-19 Update: Helpful Information and Resources


April 2, 2020

The following is reprinted from the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council. They are updating this page daily. Taking into consideration reported cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) infections in Florida, the Tampa Bay EDC is providing resources ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural Resources
Tags: Business Assistance, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Florida, Grants, Nonprofit, Resources, Sea Grant

Giving Back During the Season of Giving


November 28, 2017

Service Learning Part 3: Giving Back During the Holidays During the holidays, many people begin to think about how they can give back to their communities, even in a small way. Many people donate money, time, food, or clothing to different ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers
Tags: 4-H, Community Service, Florida, Give, Giving Back, Holidays, Pinellas 4-H, Volunteer, Volunteerism, Youth

Sky Fliers: The Swallow-tailed Kite


March 2, 2017

It’s that time of year! Swallow-tailed Kites are returning to Florida from their winter homes in South America. You will often spot these large, distinct black and white birds soaring and cutting through the air as they feed while flying. Swallow-tailed ... READ MORE

Category: Wildlife
Tags: Bird, Bird With Forked Tail, Birds, Black And White Bird, Florida, Kite, Migration, South America, Swallow, Swallow Tailed Kite, Swallow-tailed

Skip a Week (or Two) of Watering this Winter


January 25, 2016

Skip a Week (or Two) of Watering this Winter As we enter the heart of an El Nino winter, we can expect our temperatures to remain low and precipitation to remain high across the Tampa Bay region. This winter is a perfect time to take manual ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
Tags: El Nino, Florida, Florida Friendly, Landscape, Landscaping, Lawn, Sprinkler, Watering, Weather, Winter

Plastic in My Toothpaste?!


November 16, 2015

I didn’t use this title just to catch your attention; I used this title because it’s true. Some toothpaste products actually contain tiny pieces of plastic. Often the “stuff” that makes your toothpaste look pretty is really plastic bits. ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Contaminants, Fish, Fleece, Florida, Marine Life, Microfiber, Microplastic, Ocean, Plastic, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Sea Turtles, Tampa Bay, Toothpaste, Water Quality

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