This multi-agency workshop on April 23 will feature information about and training on marine fisheries management and regulations. Register early through ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com to reserve your seat for an event with a wide range of valuable information, including: Florida… Read More
Three local organizations have taken advantage of a county incentive program to install electric vehicle charging stations at reduced costs while providing enhanced services to their visitors. Thanks to Sarasota County’s ChargeUp! program, five new charging stations with… Read More
As urban areas expand into agricultural and wild areas, and coyote populations expand their range, human-coyote encounters are on the increase. Join Dr. Katherine Clements, ecology and natural resources educator, to learn about these amazing apex animals, how… Read More
In Sarasota County, 42% of households are paying more than 30% of monthly income on housing costs (which is called “cost-burdened”). Among low-income families, there are over 53,000 households (73%) that are cost burdened locally. Energy is a… Read More
In the last year, Sarasota County’s economy has grown across multiple sectors, diversifying in areas of online marketing, tourism, life sciences, and more. Sustainable Economic Development is one area that has seen exciting growth and innovation. Sarasota County’s… Read More
Butterflies, birds and bees are fun to watch and an important part of food and flower gardens. In our free, one-hour class, we’ll teach you techniques to attract and keep them in your yard and garden, what they… Read More
Sarasota County has a history of leadership on Electric Vehicles (EVs). Recognizing the myriad potential benefits of EVs, the county has expressed support through resolutions, installation of charging stations and education programs since 2005. The county has invested… Read More
Cardiovascular diseases take the life of a woman roughly every 80 seconds. Let that sink in for a moment. It’s a staggering bit of information, brought to light by the American Heart Association. And the association wants to… Read More
Starting in February, UF/ IFAS Sarasota County will be offering an “Introduction to Composting” class for residents looking to start composting in 2018. If you have a large amount of food waste that ends up in the trash… Read More
Do you have a large amount of food waste that ends up in the trash can? Feel like you should contribute less to the overall flood of waste headed to our landfills? Have you tried to compost before,… Read More
