![Damaged infrastructure to the UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station in the aftermath of 2023's Hurricane Idalia. [CREDIT: UF/IFAS, Tyler Jones]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2024/10/2023_FCS_hurricaneDamageUFREC_idalia_ifasTylerJonesCROP1650x470TINY.jpg)
Our last blog covered the basics of post-storm safety, including making sure your food supply is safe. Now, let's look at re-entering your neighborhood and home. Many times, waiting for recovery after a storm or hurricane event can be ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life![Home in storm [CREDIT: UF/IFAS, Cat Wofford]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2024/10/Feature-Image-Blog-6-1.png)
Whether you're preparing for a storm or dealing with its aftermath, pests are probably the last thing on your mind. That's fair - we get it! However, taking the time to prepare your home in defense against unwanted ants, flies, beetles, moths, ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life![exterior picture of Florida home. [Credit: UF/IFAS]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2022/03/2022_FCS_blogFloridaHome_ifasCROP1338X357.jpg)
Getting ready to leave Florida and head back north? Well, before you lock the door to head out, it's a good idea to pay attention to some important details. First, know that you are leaving your home behind just as we begin the hurricane ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Work & Life
A Porcelain Problem Ah, the toilet. Considered by many to be essential to our daily lives, toilets are a common feature in Sarasota County homes. We use them daily for our private business, sometimes upwards of 10 times a day. In older toilets, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
What is the Explore Your World backpack? The weather is getting cool! Here's a fun option to get the family outdoors. The Explore Your World backpack kit is one of three backpacks designed by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County in partnership ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Recreation
Take Sustainability home to your family by checking out a Family Green Living Kit for free from any Sarasota County Public Library. Family Green Living Kits Sarasota County offers Family Green Living Kits, formerly known as the Family Sustainability ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Relationships & Family, Water
Groundbreaking research has revealed a proven set of skills that can help families and housemates overcome the “old way” of doing things by opening the door to effective communication. Join us June 18 for a free webinar to learn these techniques. Our ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Management, Work & Life
Are you interested in reducing your energy and water bills at home? Check out our Do-It-Yourself Audit Kits today to learn how you can improve your home’s efficiency and save money. DIY Energy and Water Audit Kits Sarasota County offers ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Water, Work & Life
Nature is Everywhere Yesterday was an unusually cool day here in Sarasota. Low in humidity, high in cloud cover, with thunder in the distance, I decided to take a break on my backyard deck. As I took a moment to slow down and ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & Life
Are you interested in learning energy and water saving techniques and helping low-income residents in Sarasota County? If you have interest in sustainability and helping our community and planet be a better place to live, we invite you to enroll ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Work & Life