UF/IFAS
Extension Sarasota County

Tag: LEED

Sarasota is LEED Gold Certified

LEED for Cities Certification: A Roadmap for Success


September 27, 2023

Sarasota County is proud to announce that it has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) “Gold” certification and national accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council, an honor recognizing an array of efforts ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Efficiency, Energy, LEED, Nature, Pgm_Sustain, Regional, Resources, Sustainability, Transportation, USGBC, Waste, Water
Solar panels.

Green building: Building healthy, happy, resilient communities


March 29, 2021

Why should we build green? Well, green buildings not only have a lower impact on the environment and your wallet, but they also keep occupants healthier and happier. Sarasota County sees building green as one of the many important pieces toward ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Architecture, Biophilic, Build, Building, Built, Climate, County, Design, Efficiency, Energy, Environment, Globes, Green, Happiness, Health, LEED, Nature, Pgm_Sustain, Resiliency, Solar, Sustainability, Sustainable