UF/IFAS
Extension Sarasota County

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Help for the Holidays: Community Assistance We’re Thankful For!


November 27, 2024

This Thanksgiving, we want to show our gratitude by highlighting some amazing programs and organizations in Sarasota County that help our community all year-round. We’ll go over local assistance available for utility bills, financing programs ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Aid, Assistance, Budget, Conservation, Energy, Help, Pgm_Sustain, Sustainability, Sustainable, Water
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Mold Management in the Home


October 30, 2024

Mold Detection Molds are a type of fungi that are nearly invisible to the naked eye...until that is, they begin to "fruit." While this "fruit" is about as far from an apple as you can get, it does serve the same purpose in helping the fungus ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Black Mold, Concern, Danger, Flooding, Growth, Health, Indoor Air Quality, Intrusion, Leaks, Mold, Pgm_Chemicals, Pgm_Sustain, Storm, Water
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Hot & Dry: Landscape Management for Florida’s Dry Season

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June 27, 2024

Florida's dry season can be a challenge for residential lawns and landscapes. The hot dry conditions can quickly deplete moisture from our sandy soils, leaving turf brown and landscape plants wilted. Because of these conditions, the dry season ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, Water
Tags: Conservation, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Irrigation, Landscape, Pgm_HortRes, Pgm_Water, Plants, Water
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Low-Maintenance Landscaping: Shrubs


April 30, 2024

Low-Maintenance Shrubs Shrubs are a common addition to the landscape and are often used to outline the home and provide decoration near streets and sidewalks. While some are prized for their foliage, others are planted for their showy blooms. ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Edible, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscaping, Lml, Low, Low-maintenance Landscaping, Maintenance, Native, Pgm_Water, Pollinators, Use, Water
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Low-Maintenance Landscaping: Succulents


April 16, 2024

Low-Maintenance Succulents Succulents are plants with thick leaves that easily retain water, making them well-adapted to drought-like conditions. They can add interesting textures and forms to the typical landscape, and some residents even ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Edible, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscaping, Lml, Low, Low-maintenace, Low-maintenance Landscaping, Maintenance, Native, Pgm_Water, Pollinators, Use, Water
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Low-Maintenance Landscaping: Vines


April 2, 2024

Low-Maintenance Vines Vines are so versatile! Vines can be trained to grow on walls, fences, trellises, archways, and even trees. Keep reading to learn about some vines that require minimal watering and care in Sarasota County. Note: The ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Edible, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscaping, Lml, Low, Low-maintenance Landscaping, Maintenance, Native, Pgm_Water, Pollinators, Use, Water

Understanding Your Utilities – How to Read and Reduce Your Utility Bills


March 25, 2024

Introduction Whether you're new to the area or have lived here for years, chances are you've used electricity or water in your home. If this is the case, you may have also received a bill in the mail (or your email). It can be tricky to read ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Climate, Energy, Pgm_Sustain, StarterKit, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, Water