Developed by our Ecology and Natural Resources program, the "Wondering About Wildlife?" blog series provides answers to frequently asked questions and concerns about the wildlife around us. This blog focuses on how to identify Florida's two ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
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National Seafood Month October is National Seafood Month, and here in Sarasota County, we invite you to celebrate with us this Saturday, October 17th, at the 7th Annual Alligator Creek “Creekfest”! This event is free to the community ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Two common and familiar wildflowers have gone the way of Blanketflower (Gaillardia pulchella) in recent weeks. The Atlas of Florida Plants as well as other sources like the Florida Wildflower Foundation now lists Tropical Sage (Salvia coccinea) ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic
Developed by our Ecology and Natural Resources program, the "Wondering About Wildlife?" blog series provides answers to frequently asked questions and concerns about the wildlife around us. This blog focuses on Florida's non-native iguana species ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Invasive Species, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Every hurricane season leaves the same debris along Suncoast streets: snapped wood pickets, cracked vinyl panels and leaning posts. Since Hurricane Ian in 2022, and again after Milton in 2024, many homeowners and HOA communities have paid to ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
Read below to learn about Sarasota County’s council, club, and state-wide updates. Feel free to reach out to 4-H@scgov.net if you have any questions or need more information. Refer to this link for previous monthly updates: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/2026/09/11/sarasota-4-h-county-council-and-club-updates-september-2026/ Club ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
Developed by our Ecology and Natural Resources program, the "Wondering About Wildlife?" blog series provides answers to frequently asked questions and concerns about the wildlife around us. This blog focuses on how you can be the best neighbor ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Recycling "Beyond the Bin" Stop me if you have heard this one before — "I don't recycle because it ends up in the landfill anyway." I have heard this a lot during my more than 10 years at the Extension working as an agent focused on waste ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Natural Resources
Looking for ways to add vibrant colors and flavors into your meals? Simply add more vegetables! The Mediterranean Diet (the Med Way) is a long-standing, recommended approach to balanced eating that supports optimal health and chronic disease ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
The Demonstration Garden at Shamrock Park and Nature Center in Venice has had a major makeover. Today September 24th, we planted 35 large trees and shrubs, 52 small shrubs, 215 native wildflowers and understory plants. We also spread ~690+ ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes