Category: UF/IFAS

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The Farm: Sarasota County Schools and Agriculture

by Erin Nadel, Sarah Davis and Kyle PerkinsAvatar photo
November 10, 2025

By the time of mid-June, I had the privilege of touring a farm owned by the Sarasota County School District. Forty acres of land, and right in the center of suburbia, this farm serves to be one of the last examples of old Sarasota, Florida. Kate ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, Agriculture, Pgm_4H, Sarasota County Extension, Youth Education
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ex•plore: Your Adventure Guide to Sarasota County

by Mike D'Imperio
October 30, 2025

Are you looking to find more ways for you and your family to ex•plore all Sarasota County has to offer? From award-winning beaches to natural areas and trails, from mangrove tunnels to fishing holes, birding sites, gardens and more, Sarasota ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Events, Explore, Family, Family Friendly, Hiking, Outdoors, Pgm_Water

4-H: Sea Turtles in Sarasota County

by Erin Nadel and Sarah DavisAvatar photo
October 20, 2025

Banner Photo Credits: UF/IFAS Photo by Camila Guillen Introduction During my internship, I had the pleasure of joining a sea turtle walk along Manasota Beach. The walk was a permitted walk. Sea turtle walks help scientists tag, measure, and ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: 4H, Pgm_4H, UF Sustainability, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
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Local Impact Series: Steve Kagy

by Erin Nadel and Sarah DavisAvatar photo
October 8, 2025

Photo Credit to kagysjewelrybox.com Steve Kagy                                                   Steve Kagy, a local business owner of Kagy’s Jewelry Box, is a Sarasota native and pillar of what makes 4-H in Sarasota ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Volunteers, Pgm_4H, Sarasota County Extension

Exploring Your Environment Camp-2024

by elonnberg, Erin Nadel and Sarah DavisAvatar photo
September 29, 2025

Exploring Your Environment Camp 2024 An Exploration of Sarasota's Natural Environment Exploring Sarasota's diverse ecosystem is something you will not forgot. From its incredible wildlife to the stunning scenery it has to offer, everyone can ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4H, Pgm_4H, Sarasota County Extension, UF IFAS Extension
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Sarasota 4-H County Council and Club Updates – September 2025

by Erin Nadel
September 17, 2025

Read below to learn about Sarasota County's council, club, and statewide 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: blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/2025/06/25/sarasota-4-h-county-council-and-club-updates/. Club ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, Club, Council, County Council, Pgm_4H

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