series showcasing sustainability leaders and innovations
By Curt Preisser and Larry Stults Special for UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Harnessing the power of the sun has its benefits, including owning a silent money machine. Since installing a solar power system in his home, Sarasota ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
Local faith organizations are doing their part in helping the earth by becoming more sustainable. They are practicing conservation by becoming more energy- and water-efficient and reducing waste. By participating in our Green Business Partnership ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Sarasota County has a history of leadership on Electric Vehicles (EVs). Recognizing the myriad potential benefits of EVs, the county has expressed support through resolutions, installation of charging stations and education programs since 2005. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS Extension
Wondering what we've been up to this year? Here are a few of our accomplishments for 2017. We wish all of our community members and partners happy holidays and a sustainable new year! Keep up to date on what we are doing all year by getting ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Sarasota County had record attendance at the 12th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, on Nov. 30 with 183 participants! This is an increase of about 40 percent from last year. We want to thank all of our sponsors, exhibitors, speakers and ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
NOTE: Please visit our updated FAQ post for the latest PACE information. This post might contain outdated or incomplete inforamtion. Please update your bookmarks accordingly. The Sarasota County Commission adopted an ordinance setting the ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Money Matters, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Don't miss your chance at a reduced-rate registration for the 12th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, set for Nov. 30 at the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida Event and Conference Center, 4750 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota. Oct. 30 is the ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Meet the guy putting a charge into alternative transportation in Sarasota County Sarasota County resident Chris Sharek is a self-described "car guy" and vocal advocate for alternative transportation, particularly Hybrid and Electric Vehicles ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Work & Life