Cities often feel significantly hotter than surrounding rural areas due to the urban heat island (UHI) effect. Urban heat islands are caused by the concentration of surfaces that retain and absorb heat, such as buildings, roads, and pavement. ... READ MORE
Category: Work & Life
Sarasota County Sustainability is teaming with the Science and Environment Council of Southwest Florida to bring you an expanded version of our highly popular Sustainable Communities Workshop. The two-day "EcoSummit" and two-day “Green Living ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
Countless species of flora and fauna have been lost in what is now being labeled as the Anthropocene extinction event. Fortunately, two local species have not only escaped from the brink of extinction but have rebounded as humans have improved ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources![customers walk past downtown storefronts, in this photo-illustration for the sarasota county green business partnership. [credit: uf/ifas extension sarasota county]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2022/07/2023_Waste_featuredGBPCountdown_CENTER_1338x357TINY.png)
On Jan. 19, 2006, Dave’s Auto Repair became the first Sarasota County Green Business Partner. Join us in this blog series over the next several months as we highlight our partners by looking back over the past 15 years of this fantastic partnership! Through ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources![customers walk past downtown storefronts, in this photo-illustration for the sarasota county green business partnership. [credit: uf/ifas extension sarasota county]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2023/07/2023_Waste_featuredGBP_LOGO_1338x357TINY.png){kind=logo}
Why would a business decide to go green? We would like to assume most businesses implement environmental programs because it's the right thing to do. However, research shows us three main drivers assist businesses with implementing green and ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
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![two bicyclists ride on the legacy trail in sarasota county. [credit: sarasota county government]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2023/05/20XX_Comms_legacyTrail_sacoCROP1338x357TINY-1.png)
May is National Bike Month, a celebration of the bicycle and its extensive impact on wellness, transportation, and sustainability. In 2023, Bike to Work Week is May 15-21, with Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 19. Whether for health, environmental, ... READ MORE
Category: Work & Life
Every year since 1970, people around the world have come together to celebrate our planet and support environmental action. April 22nd is the perfect time to reflect on our past and envision a better future. It’s a time to connect with one ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation
The Green Living Toolkit show the most effective solutions, curated especially for Sarasota and Manatee County residents. The toolkit connects you with local events and experts on energy, food, waste, water, and nature. It is also designed ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
I am so honored to celebrate Black history and sustainability during one of my favorite months of the year - Black History Month! To celebrate I am highlighting a few residents that have changed and continue to change our community for the better, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation