On Jan. 19, 2006, Dave’s Auto Repair became the first Sarasota County Green Business Partner. Join us in this blog series over the next several months as we highlight our partners by looking back over the past 15 years of this fantastic partnership! Over ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
Sarasota County Sustainability wishes you a happy, sustainable new year. We hope you had a wonderful holiday season with family and friends. We've navigated through a lot of unknowns the past two years, with more on the horizon. As we've learned ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Money Matters, Natural Resources
During the holidays increased waste, over consumption and mass shopping puts a lot of pressure on our planet. Whether its gift giving, wrapping, or decorating this season there are many changes we can all make to ensure our holidays are more ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources![A rainbow arcs over ranch land in Florida. [CREDIT: UF/ IFAS, Tom Wright]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2021/11/2021_SoilWaterCons_blogRainbowOverSWFLRanch_ifasWrightTom_CROP1338x357TINY.jpg)
The Natural Resources Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture sent the following information Nov. 02, re the conservation stewardship program: For Immediate Release Contact: Renee Bodine, 352-338-9565 NRCS in Florida Announces ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Natural Resources
Interested in learning how to share space in your community for fun projects like composting and gardening? We can help. We're hosting the "Shared Spaces: Community Gardens and Composting" workshop Oct. 26. This free, in-person event at Bee ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Interested in connecting with your local community and BEEing more environmentally friendly? Keen on supporting pollinators or tapping into some of our many Extension resources on gardening or sustainability? Read on for ways to "BEE" connected ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes
Swooping through the night sky, many people are quick to decry bats as blood suckers, rabies vectors, and a general nuisance. However, these miraculous flying mammals pose little risk to humans and are actually essential in managing our ecosystems. Home ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Registration is now open for the 16th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, “Roots of Sustainability!” This online event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 10 from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m to showcase strategies for healthy, resilient, thriving ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water
On Jan. 19, 2006, Dave’s Auto Repair become Sarasota County’s first Green Business Partner. Pledging to demonstrate the environmental stewardship of the business, the auto repair location began taking sustainable actions to reduce waste, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
If you can't pay your utility bills, there are several financial assistance programs, if you qualify, that can help. The resources below summarize available utility assistance programs. Additionally, you can check out our energy and water saving ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources