Master Your Money
Only 17 states in the nation require high school students to take a course in personal finance, according to a report from 2016. Florida is not one of them. So how did you learn to master your money? … Read More
Give Sea Turtles A Safe Path in St Lucie County (March 1 – November 15)
SEA TURTLE NESTING SEASON MARCH 1 – NOVEMBER 15 St Lucie County asks residents, businesses and visitors to help conserve Sea Turtles by practicing sea turtle friendly practices such as proper beachfront lighting. Improper beachfront lighting can imperil… Read More
Florida Friendly Landscape Recognition
Another Florida Friendly Yard in St. Lucie County Students from the new 2018 Master Gardener Training class had the chance to spend a cool Saturday morning recently, recognizing homeowner and Master Gardener, Heather Furnari’s, beautiful landscape as part… Read More
Brazilian Peppertree is not a Florida Holly
Despite producing red “holly-like” berries during the holiday season, Brazilian peppertree is not a native Florida holly. People who mistake this plant for a Florida holly might be in for a rude surprise. Brazilian peppertree is more closely… Read More
Understanding the 2017-2018 Florida Red Tide
By: Lisa Krimsky, Betty Staugler, Brittany Scharf, Krista Stump and Rebecca Burton Florida’s lingering red tide has left many concerned residents with unanswered questions. Over the past 14 months since the bloom began off the coast of Southwest… Read More
Human and Environmental Risks for the Use of Glyphosate Herbicide in Weed Control
Glyphosate is an herbicide commonly used in Florida landscapes and agriculture. UF/IFAS is committed to safety and supports integrated pest management as the first line of defense against weeds and other pests, including the use of glyphosate herbicide… Read More
Lawn Service Business Basics – What Not To Do
Years ago I had a lawn service business. My spouse and I decided we needed some extra income. We needed a way to do that without impacting our current full time jobs. Plus, we needed a side gig… Read More
Tools for Moving People Out of Poverty
Several months ago, I wrote about perceptions of poverty and mentioned some programs around the country aimed at alleviating poverty. Today I want to remind readers about two existing tools that, used together, can make a huge impact… Read More
Bats and Bat Detecting Basics Presentation
The UF/IFAS St Lucie County Extension in conjunction with the Manatee Observation and Education Center are having a lunch and learn presentation entitled “Bats and Bat Detecting Basics” on October 12, 2018 from Noon – 1 p.m. During… Read More
Hurricane Insurance Considerations
Living in Florida has benefits and drawbacks just as anywhere but here we have the additional stress of watching the tropics for developing storms from June 1 to November 30. Our local emergency management officials work hard to… Read More
Cottage Food – The Foodie Side Gig
Do you make the best breads ever? Cookies maybe? Are you looking for a way to make extra money? Have I got an opportunity for you! Being a Cottage Food Operator may be just what you are looking… Read More
Una respuesta a las preguntas frecuentes sobre los Afloramientos de algas en el Lago Okeechobee, y los ríos y estuarios de Caloosahatchee y St. Lucie en el 2018.
Por: Lisa Krimsky, Karl Havens y Ed Phlips (Traducido por Victor Blanco – Agente de Extension de Florida Sea Grant) Las fuertes lluvias que llegaron con el huracán Irma en septiembre de 2017 y las precipitaciones superiores a… Read More
Resilience – A Skill for Success
Resilience. Its a word I hadn’t thought much about until I attended a training on it. A training? For resilience? Really? Yes, really. Often in Extension we use the word resilience in relation to insect pests and diseases, but… Read More