UF/IFAS Extension
Sarasota County
A county, state and federal partnership, we translate research into community initiatives, classes, and volunteer opportunities related to 4-H youth development; agriculture; gardening and landscaping; natural resources; nutrition and healthy living; and sustainability.
Contact
sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu
941.861.9900
6700 Clark Road (Twin Lakes Park, Green Building)
Sarasota, Fla. 34241
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Closing up your Florida home: air conditioning, windows and doors
This is the fifth blog post in our six-part series on how to prepare your Florida home if you'll be away for an extended time. In this post, we will review air conditioning considerations, as well as our what to look out for with windows and doors
05/03/2019
Closing up your Florida home: security considerations
In our final post to this six-part series, we will provide some security considerations as you prepare your home for an extended stay away.
Whether you are leaving for a month or several months, you want to protect your home from intruders
05/17/2019
What's Going on Near You
EVENT: Preparing for the storm
Hurricane season is fast approaching, and now is the time to get ready. Whether you're a long-time resident or someone new to the area, our free, one-hour "Hurricane Preparedness" class will help you brace for the June-November storm season
04/16/2019
Extension throws volunteer appreciation party
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County recognized its volunteers at the annual volunteer appreciation party held at Selby Public Library. Over 70 of the 240 Extension volunteers attended the brunch and represented the 4-H, Community Garden, Energy Upgrade, Natural Resources, Master Gardener and Florida Waters Stewardship programs
04/22/2019
Closing up your Florida home: security considerations
In our final post to this six-part series, we will provide some security considerations as you prepare your home for an extended stay away.
Whether you are leaving for a month or several months, you want to protect your home from intruders
05/17/2019
Love is in the air… and all over the car windshield
The few things we can count on in Florida in the spring – heat, humidity, sunshine, and lovebugs. Yes, those small, black bugs that are everywhere, but especially splattered across the front of our cars
05/15/2019
Extension volunteers, others honored by county
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County volunteers joined others from the Human Services, Keep Sarasota County Beautiful, Libraries and Historical Resources and Parks departments on April 10 to celebrate National Volunteer Month.
Twelve volunteers represented Extension at the 5th Annual Sarasota County Volunteer Recognition Event for their outstanding achievements for the 2017-18 fiscal year, including:
Tammy Boyce,
Cynthia Greisiger,
04/25/2019
Extension throws volunteer appreciation party
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County recognized its volunteers at the annual volunteer appreciation party held at Selby Public Library. Over 70 of the 240 Extension volunteers attended the brunch and represented the 4-H, Community Garden, Energy Upgrade, Natural Resources, Master Gardener and Florida Waters Stewardship programs
04/22/2019
Closing up your Florida home: bedrooms and beyond
This is the fourth post in our six-part series on how to prepare your Florida home if you'll be away for an extended time.
We've talked previously about what procedures to follow for the kitchen and bath areas
04/19/2019
