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When It Storms: Managing Pests Effectively


October 3, 2024

Whether you're preparing for a storm or dealing with its aftermath, pests are probably the last thing on your mind. That's fair - we get it! However, taking the time to prepare your home in defense against unwanted ants, flies, beetles, moths, ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Ants, Beetles, Cockroaches, Disaster, Flies, Home, House, Hurricane, Management, Moths, Pests, Pgm_Chemicals, Prep, Rodents, Storm, Termites

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ): What Can You Do About Your IAQ!

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September 20, 2024

Did you know the air inside your home can cause health issues? Sometimes our indoor air can affect our health more than the air outside. Especially because Americans spend an average of 90% of their days inside. We’ve created a list of ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Energy Efficiency, Healthy Living, Indoor Air Quality, Pgm_Sustain, Sustainability

Putting on the (Bio)Blitz


September 13, 2024

Last month, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County offered its first ever Dipnets and Donuts: Pond BioBlitz event. It was a great success, with several species spotted in our ponds at Twin Lakes Park. Participants worked in groups and used dipnets ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Biodiversity, Citizen Science, Ecology, Environment, Inaturalist, Pgm_Chemicals, Pgm_Water, Survey

UF/IFAS Launches First “Green Sports” Management Certificate


September 3, 2024

In today’s world of sports, managers must be aware of all components of their organization, including their ability to impact and influence our communities.  The University of Florida/IFAS Sarasota County Extension realizes this, and has ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Environmental Sustainability, Green Sports, Green Sports Alliance, Pgm_Waste, Sports Management
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A Whole Lot of Information for Whole Grains Month


September 3, 2024

Did you know that September is Whole Grains Month? And, did you know that the federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans tell us that at least half our grains should be whole grains? And, do you know the parts of a whole grain? Or, the nutritional ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: B Vitamin, Bran, Endosperm, Fiber, Food, Germ, Grain, Health, Nutrition, Pgm_FCS, Refined Grain, Whole Grain
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Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer Series: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale


August 29, 2024

    Welcome to our "Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer" blog series, where we spotlight the dedicated individuals who make a significant impact in our community through their passion for horticulture and education. Today, we are ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Edfest, Master Gardener Volunteers, MeetAnMGV, MGV, Open House, Pgm_HortRes, Plant Sale

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