March is National Nutrition Month, and the 2026 theme, “Discover the Power of Food!”, invites us to reflect on the role food plays in health and disease prevention. ⚕️Chronic disease is a growing public health concern. Nationwide, ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life![American Heart Month banner, with colorful fruit and vegetable border [credit: heart.org]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2026/02/American.jpg)
February is American Heart Month and a great time for a quick heart-to-heart. Heart disease may be the leading cause of death in the U.S. and in Florida, but the everyday choices we make can dramatically change that story! According to ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancer conditions in the United States, yet it remains one of the most preventable. According to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, many cases can be avoided with early detection and healthy ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
In the past year, Sarasota County Sustainability has advanced partnerships and projects building resilience, quality of life, public health, and sustainable and healthy living for now and our future. Building upon initiatives, programs, and ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Is it possible to cook healthy, delicious food and save money on your grocery bill? Absolutely! Save Money When You Buy Local Produce Look no further than your local farmers market to save on fresh, local produce! Buying local fruits and vegetables ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
The Sustainable Communities Workshop (SCW) celebrated its 20-year milestone by inspiring and informing many in our community and celebrating successes as we explored the theme “Then, Now, Next: 20 Years of Sustainable Communities.” Topics ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension![a digital meat thermometer reads 165.3 degrees fahrenheit while checking chicken on a barbecue grill. [credit: uf/ifas, tyle jones; edit: uf/ifas extension sarasota county]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2024/07/2017_FCS_foodsafetyGrillingThermometer01UPDATE165F_ifasJonesTyler_CROP1650x470.jpg)
Every year, I get invited to participate in the Alligator Creek Festival. During this annual festival, attendees learned about sustainability, environmentally friendly practices, conservation efforts, and community engagement, among other ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources
Join me for an herb-alicious good time at your local Sarasota County library. Our “Breaking the Rules – herb trio” One Seed classes are scheduled November 2025 through January 2026. These classes are a bit social so whether you are a novice ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Let’s Ex.plore what we’ve been up to! We’ve been busy at our UF/IFAS Sarasota County extension campus located in Twin Lakes Park off Clark Rd. We’ve added an edible garden demo area featuring different garden beds of varied heights ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
As our world becomes more digitized and urbanized, it may seem more challenging to choose to spend time outdoors. Yet, spending that time outside and connecting with nature on a deeper emotional level provides numerous proven benefits for ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources