Palms are as much a part of Florida as sunshine, but, oddly, a mystery to many. Join us Jan. 21 for a free, one-hour class where we’ll discuss a range of issues related to our wonderful palm trees…. Read More
Andy Tugendhat has been selected as the UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County volunteer of the month for September. In his role as an Energy Coach volunteer, Andy has been a valuable member of UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Sustainability team…. Read More
National 4-H Council is seeking high school graduates to serve as program assistants this summer for the popular Citizenship Washington Focus and Leadership Washington Focus programs, in Washington, District of Columbia. Apply by Jan. 15, 2020, to become… Read More
Want to know the ins and outs, the do’s and don’ts for cottage food businesses? Join us Jan. 13 for an in-depth look, in our free “Starting a Prepared Food Business at Home” class. In 2011, Florida passed… Read More
Want a simple, effective way to save money while protecting our natural resources? Join us Dec. 14 for our free “Rain Barrel Workshop” and we’ll show you how. Learn how the use of rain barrels can conserve water,… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County celebrates a lifetime of volunteer service to Sarasota County 4-H and selects Don and Marlene Strickland for Volunteers of the Month for August. For 43 years, Don and Marlene Strickland have mentored 4-H youth… Read More
On Oct. 19, we’re celebrating 10 years of our rain barrel program, which can help you conserve water, save money by reducing the use of potable water in landscapes (lower utility bills), and protect the environment by storing… Read More
By Lee Hayes Byron, County Extension Director, and Kevin O’Horan, Communications Coordinator Even as our annual summer rains have rolled in and nagging algal blooms have gradually given way, water remains a hot topic in our area, and… Read More
“Recycle Right” is a new, open-discussion class focused on the issues we face in Sarasota County. The first offering in this free-and-open-to-the-pubic series comes June 26, and focuses on recycling, with waste reduction, recycling, composting, and other topics… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County is proud to honor Monica Hallaert as the Volunteer of the Month in April. Monica has been the “Green in Me” club leader for seven years. Beyond her club leadership role, she has chaperoned… Read More
