Category: Money Matters

As Florida Recovers From the Storms, D-SNAP and Fresh Access Bucks Are Here to Help

by Maria Portelos-Rometo
October 29, 2024

Many Florida families and farmers are struggling to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Feeding Florida’s Fresh Access Bucks (FAB) wants to ensure that individuals and families shopping with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: D-SNAP, Disaster, Feeding Florida, Food, Fresh Access Bucks, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, Pgm_FNP, SNAP, Storm, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

National Energy Awareness Month: Bright Ideas for a More Affordable Future

by Devin Beede
October 21, 2024

The United States has celebrated National Energy Awareness Month every October since 1991, when President George H. W. Bush encouraged our country to be conscious of our nationwide energy usage. We still honor this presidential ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Conservation, Energy Efficiency, Pgm_Sustain, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

Thought for Food (Part 1 of 5): Critical Thinking about Food, Agriculture and Nutrition

by Rod Greder
July 9, 2024

Consumers spend billions of dollars at the grocery store annually on heavily marketed products that promise exciting health benefits. Of course, we want to eat healthy, protect the environment, and buy food that is safe for our children. We ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters
Tags: Agriculture, Cost, Food, Information, Nutrition, Pgm_Ag

How Long Is Your Food Safe Without Power?

by Maria Portelos-Rometo
August 31, 2023

Hurricane season is here, and we might (or did) experience a loss of power in the event of a storm. Have you thought about how long your food stays safe in the refrigerator if the electricity goes out? There are things you can do to prepare ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: #stormsafety, Disaster, Disasterprep, Disasterpreparedness, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, Safety, Storm

Avoiding fraud after a storm and all year-round

by Maria Portelos-Rometo
August 31, 2023

You have made it through a storm and now you are dealing with fraud. Fraud is something that happens all too often and many times we are not aware we are victims until it's too late. Being aware of the "red flags" can help you avoid from being ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: #stormsafety, Avoidfraud, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, Storm

Tax-Free Holiday for Disaster Preparedness Supplies

by Maria Portelos-Rometo
August 25, 2023

Great news! As residents of Florida, we have another opportunity to purchase qualifying supplies related to disaster preparedness without sales tax. The tax-free savings begin on Saturday, August 26 and end on September 8. This is a good time ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, StormPrep

Energy Upgrade Installations: Helping Diamond Oaks to shine

by Devin Beede
June 20, 2023

As the summer heat returns, residents of another Sarasota Housing Authority property will receive some relief from high utility bills, thanks to a team of dedicated specialists and volunteers. Sarasota County Sustainability staff and a team ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Money Matters
Tags: Conservation, Energy, Energy Efficiency, Energy Upgrade, Pgm_Sustain, Saving, Sustain, Sustainability, Utility, Water, WaysToSave

Ways to Save: Tips for in and Around Your Home

by Maria Portelos-Rometo
March 15, 2023

Whether you rent or own your home, we all have bills to pay. Lots of bills, it seems. We can help. Our "Ways to Save" project provides a range of cost-saving tips on many of the common expenses you face every day, like utility bills and ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Conserve, Cost, Pgm_FCS, Save, Saving, Shop, Shopping, WaysToSave

Sarasota County Sustainability: 2022 Year in Review

by Alia Garrett
December 29, 2022

Sarasota County Sustainability wishes you a happy, healthy, and sustainable new year! We’re taking some time to reflect on 2022 and all of the work we accomplished with your support. It’s also an important time to take stock; learn from ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Money Matters
Tags: Newyear, Pgm_Sustain, Review, Sustainability

Recursos para las industrias de pesca y acuicultura de Florida afectadas por el huracán Ian

by Armando Ubeda
October 6, 2022

El huracán Ian causó daños significativos en gran parte de Florida, y las industrias de pesca y acuicultura del estado se vieron particularmente afectadas. Varios recursos están disponibles para los miembros de estas industrias que necesiten ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Acuicultura, Ayuda Financiera, Desastre, Florida Sea Grant, Industrias De Pesca, Pesca Comercial, Pgm_Marine, StormPrep

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