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
Just hanging around
If you walk around your house you may notice small brown spindle-shaped objects attached to walls, fence posts, or just about anything stationary with a vertical surface. They look like mini scrap-piles of dried grass, twig and bark
03/11/2019
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
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
Closing your Florida home: kitchen
So, you are preparing to leave your home for an extended amount of time and want to prepare correctly. Getting organized and making a plan before you lock your doors will not only help protect your property, but it will give you peace of mind
03/22/2019
Peanut Butter Challenge Fights Hunger, One Jar at a Time
We hear a lot about hunger.
You’ve no doubt seen public service announcements on television, asking you to give to charitable organizations to help feed people
10/04/2018
Closing up your Florida home: laundry and bath
In our last blog post, we talked about how to prevent mildew and pests in our kitchen area. In this post, the third in a six-part series, we will discuss the laundry and bathroom areas
04/05/2019
Are you heart healthy?
February was American Heart Month, but it's never too late to learn more about the risks of heart disease.
It is the number one killer of women, claiming the lives of one in every three according to the American Heart Association
03/25/2019
Closing your Florida home: kitchen
So, you are preparing to leave your home for an extended amount of time and want to prepare correctly. Getting organized and making a plan before you lock your doors will not only help protect your property, but it will give you peace of mind
03/22/2019
Getting ready to leave your Florida home?
Do you have a seasonal home in Florida, or leave your home here for an extended time? We've got some important information for you to consider, before you head away.
Your home is one of your largest investments, and you want to protect it against mildew growth, storm damage and pests
03/08/2019
