
NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIVING
We know your life is complicated. That's why we have information about health and nutrition, money management, food, home concerns, relationships, and many other topics. Our resources can help you whether you are retired, a first-time parent, a teen, or someone in between.
Learn more about how Extension helps Sarasota County residents live healthier, more fulfilling lives, through the following programs:
Family and Consumer Sciences
Empowers residents to improve their quality of life with training and tools for healthy living, food nutrition, money management, and home safety.
Latest Nutrition and Healthy Living blog posts

The Versatility of Mushrooms: Nature’s Culinary and Nutritional Powerhouse
Mushrooms are often celebrated for their unique flavors and textures, but their...

Meet Suzy Nolan: A Florida Master Naturalist Program Success Story
Blog co-authored by Mary Ellen Boelhower, Florida Master Naturalist Program...

Replanting Our Communities: Celebrate Arbor Month 2025 with Native Trees
Hurricanes have left lasting scars on our landscapes in recent years, and Arbor...