Have you ever gone outside at night and wished you could see more stars? In the United States, 99% of the public cannot experience a natural night sky because of light pollution (Dark Sky, 2016). Light pollution is caused by inefficient ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
As the new year begins, it’s time to think about what small changes we can make in our daily routine to live each day more sustainably. One simple solution is to switch a handful of your single use plastic home items to reusable options. Not ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, 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
A Short History of the Energy Upgrade Program The Energy Upgrade program was established in 2012 to educate homeowners in Sarasota County on energy and water efficiency. In 2016, based on community research, the program expanded to include ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Home Management, Money Matters, Professional Development![a mound of canned food products. [credit: unsplash, jacob mcgowin]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2025/03/2025_FCS_cannedFoodAssortedPile_unsplashJacobMcGowinCROP1650x470TINY.png)
Want to save money on your grocery bill? Well, saving money on your grocery bill actually starts with your pantry and refrigerator. Knowing what foods and ingredients are already in your pantry and knowing what is about to expire means that ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Work & Life
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
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
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
This Thanksgiving, we want to show our gratitude by highlighting some amazing programs and organizations in Sarasota County that help our community all year-round. We’ll go over local assistance available for utility bills, financing programs ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Money Matters, Work & Life![assorted fresh fruits and vegetables for sale in a farmers market display. [credit: unsplash.com, alexandr podvalny]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2024/10/2024_FCS_produceAisleFresh_unsplashAlexandrPodvalnyCROP1650x470TINY.png)
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