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Contact sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu 941.861.9900 6700 Clark Road (Twin Lakes Park, Green Building) Sarasota, Fla. 34241 Hours Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Sort by Your Interest AGRICULTURE NATURAL RESOURCES HOME LANDSCAPES WORK & LIFE 4-H & YOUTH Trending Now Sarasota County Sustainability: 2019 Year in Review 2019 Year in Review By: SOPHIA MOUNDOUS Sustainability Assistant, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County This month, we are not only celebrating the excitement of a new year and decade, but also the many accomplishments of Sarasota County Sustainability in 2019. We’ve summarized a few of our greatest accomplishments from 2019 in the graphic below 01/31/2020 Growing the Master Gardener program UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County thanks the first volunteer of the month for 2020 and selects Deborah Morgan for January. Deborah is a graduate of the Sarasota County Master Gardener Volunteer program in 2018 and has been an excellent representative for the program and UF/IFAS Extension at local outreach events throughout Sarasota County 03/06/2020 What's Going on Near You EVENT: Prepping your Florida home before you leave Whether you're bracing for a storm or packing up for summer back north, we can help you keep your Florida home safe and sound, starting with our March 6 "Closing Up Your Florida Home" class. Unoccupied homes in Florida are prime targets for mildew growth, storm damage, pests and a host of other issues 02/14/2020 Food Label Dates: Cleaning out fading foods We know that paying attention to the dates on food items is important, and that manufactures provide these dates to tell consumers about quality and, in some cases, food safety. In this last Food Label Dates post, we will talk about determining if or when to throw out food items 01/23/2020 Stand Up & Holler for UF/IFAS! It's Gator Nation Giving Day! When you give to UF/IFAS, you partner with a network of faculty, students and volunteers who are creating positive and lasting change in Florida and beyond. “Stand up and holler” for the UF/IFAS program that means the most to you! This year we have some 02/20/2020 Handwashing 101: The importance of details Amid all the steps many people take when it comes to preventing illness, they often overlook one simple but highly effective action. Handwashing 03/03/2020 FAQ: Solar photovoltaic technology Frequently Asked Questions about Solar PV By SOPHIA MOUNDOUS Sustainability Assistant, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County This Solar PV FAQ was written for those interested in understanding the basics of solar PV technology, investing in a solar system, and more in Florida. What is solar PV and how does it work? When people talk about “solar” it can be misleading because there are a few different types of solar 02/28/2020 View All Upcoming Events View All Local Events View All Upcoming Events Food Label Dates: Cleaning out fading foods We know that paying attention to the dates on food items is important, and that manufactures provide these dates to tell consumers about quality and, in some cases, food safety. In this last Food Label Dates post, we will talk about determining if or when to throw out food items 01/23/2020 Food Label Dates: Cracking down on egg freshness In our previous Food Label Dates posts, we talked about some terminology used on the food packaging. But what about eggs? Besides all the different sizes and varieties of eggs, how long do eggs keep their peak freshness? When I'm at the store and see someone standing in front of the egg area, I often notice that people are focused on whether all the eggs are in perfect condition and that none are broken 01/23/2020 More Articles » Save the Date! Oct. 12, 2019 14th Annual UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Master Gardener Plant Sale + EdFest Family-friendly event runs 8 am. to 1 p.m. with thousands of plants for sale, sustainable gardening education and advice, and information on all Extension has to offer you! Learn more at sarasota.ifas.ufl.edu/plantsale or call 941-861-5000. 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