Rainy Season Here at Last The pitterpattering of rain against the window is a soothing and welcome sound here in Sarasota County. Though it may have been painfully dry the past few months, June brings with it the start of rainy season. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water
Interested in learning how you can save energy, water, and money at home? Our Do-It-Yourself Audit Kit can help. Do-It-Yourself Energy and Water Audit Kit The Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Energy and Water Audit Kit is available for checkout through ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Water, Work & Life
Curious about where we get our potable water, or how to save resources (and money)? Join us June 17 for our latest "Ask an Agent Anything" webinar. Our "Ask an Agent Anything: Energy and Water Efficiency" webinar brings together a team of ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Home Management, Natural Resources, Water
In April, 10 Sarasota County nonprofits were awarded $161,379 in grant funding through the Partners for Green Places program. The funds will be used for energy and water efficiency upgrades at their facilities. Partners for Green Places Partners ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Water, Work & LifeAre you interested in reducing your energy and water bills at home? Check out our Do-It-Yourself Audit Kits today to learn how you can improve your home’s efficiency and save money. DIY Energy and Water Audit Kits Sarasota County offers ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Water, Work & Life
Conserving Water In part one, I described where our potable water comes from, how it is used, and some important reasons to conserve. Now, let's look at an alternative water resource known as reclaimed water. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Water as a Limited Resource If you happen to be anything like me, you have gone most of your life wondering where our water comes from without getting any straight answers from the people you’ve asked. It can be frustrating to not know ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Water
Are you interested in learning energy and water saving techniques and helping low-income residents in Sarasota County? If you have interest in sustainability and helping our community and planet be a better place to live, we invite you to enroll ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Work & Life
April is known as Earth Month, and April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. This worldwide event is celebrated every year, and is recognized as the planet’s largest civic event. Earth Day is also credited with starting the modern ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Work & Life
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 ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Water