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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

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4-H Youth Development
4-h youth gather for a group photo before embarking for camp cloverleaf in 2019
Agriculture
silhouettes of two ranchers working as the sun's light fades
Gardening and Landscaping
visitors and a master gardener volunteer discuss a tiny plant at the 2022 plant sale and open house
Natural Resources
a lone sea turtle hatchling crawls across the beach toward the sea
Nutrition and Healthy Living
healthy portions of food, including a rice dish, are served onto plates
Sustainability
workers install solar panels at the uf/ifas extension sarasota county office
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Water Talk: Common Questions and Thoughtful Answers
Water touches every aspect of our lives, and is at the heart of many questions we receive at Extension. This "Water Talk" blog series will answer some of the most commonly asked water-related questions

05/25/2023

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Search the IFAS Directory to find an expert.

This Spring, Take the FFL Pledge
Spring is in the air, flowers are blooming, grass is growing and many of us are heading outdoors to spruce up our gardens and home landscapes. Yardwork is different from most home improvement projects—there’s more to it than fixing what’s broken, adding something new or redecorating

05/02/2023

Pedal Your Way to Environmental and Personal Wellness
May is National Bike Month, a celebration of the bicycle and its extensive impact on wellness, transportation, and sustainability. In 2023, Bike to Work Week is May 15-21, with Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 19

05/17/2023

Age Friendly: Smart Lifestyle Choices for Healthy Aging—Putting it All Together
We've covered a lot of ground in this "Age Friendly" blog series, from learning how to fill our plates the right way to checking whether we're getting enough water in our bodies. all to help stay healthy as we age

05/11/2023

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    Sarasota County Launches Interactive Water Quality “Story Map”
    As part of Sarasota County’s ongoing commitment to water quality and protecting area water resources, the county has launched an interactive web tool showcasing a variety of water quality preservation projects and initiatives. From county investments such as the conversion to advanced wastewater treatment and installation of WaterGoats to

    05/09/2023

    Age Friendly: Smart Lifestyle Choices for Healthy Aging—Roadblocks that Keep Us from Eating Healthy
    We talked about what's a healthy weight in our last "Age Friendly" series post. In this post, we'll discuss roadblocks or hurdles that might get in the way of eating healthy

    05/09/2023

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