UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
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Round 2 (so to speak) in our "Brewing Ideas..." series. This time, we're talking dolphins, mangroves, seas and more. Meet us 5:45p Dec 02 at Calusa Brewing, 5377 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Learn more and register: www.eventbrite.com/e/events/190696290036.
#brewingideas, #discussion, #ufsarasotaext
#brewingideas, #discussion, #ufsarasotaext
![a group of young adults sitting around a table at a restaurant/bar. [credit: unsplash.com]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:a35tgsn5rkkhnkykqfqoe26w/bafkreictpdfq6k6odmtlxooxqiq3ruvystgbecudnst3clrzojdpzq5xoy@jpeg)
November 21, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Round 2 (so to speak) in our "Brewing Ideas..." series. This time, we're talking dolphins, mangroves, seas and more. Meet us 5:45p Dec 02 at Calusa Brewing, 5377 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Learn more and register: www.eventbrite.com/e/events/190696290036.
#brewingideas, #discussion, #ufsarasotaext
#brewingideas, #discussion, #ufsarasotaext
Drop into our "Brewing Ideas" 🍺session tomorrow (Nov 04) to kick around 💧water issues 💧 with experts and peers. Walk out with a souvenir pint glass. Join us 5:45-7:45p at Calusa Brewing, 5377 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/1587669244....
![a group of young adults sits at tables in a pub setting, talking to each other. [credit: unsplash.com, beatriz braga]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:a35tgsn5rkkhnkykqfqoe26w/bafkreihrefejoin22yiawct5y3kcibykkilu5so5prmf4bsxczyipvhx2e@jpeg)
November 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Drop into our "Brewing Ideas" 🍺session tomorrow (Nov 04) to kick around 💧water issues 💧 with experts and peers. Walk out with a souvenir pint glass. Join us 5:45-7:45p at Calusa Brewing, 5377 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/1587669244....
Join us for "Brewing Ideas" Nov. 04, a new, informal way to discuss environmental issues. Raise questions. Kickstart collaborations. Leave inspired, connected and ready to roll (and with a pint glass). Location: Calusa Brewing, 5377 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Register: eventbrite.com/e/1587669244449.
![a group of young people sits around a table in a cafe-style setting, engaged in conversation while drinking beverages. [credit: unsplash.com, redd francisco]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:a35tgsn5rkkhnkykqfqoe26w/bafkreibrpdqcq7hufriwok4e5zwl7qzui7koymy3ldgmunkynssj2uvowy@jpeg)
October 24, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Join us for "Brewing Ideas" Nov. 04, a new, informal way to discuss environmental issues. Raise questions. Kickstart collaborations. Leave inspired, connected and ready to roll (and with a pint glass). Location: Calusa Brewing, 5377 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Register: eventbrite.com/e/1587669244449.
Join us in the 14th Annual 🥜 Peanut Butter Challenge to support our community members struggling with food access and hunger. Donate peanut butter jars at our Twin Lakes Park office, 6600 Clark Road, Sarasota. Collections will be shared with a local food pantry. Learn more: tiny.cc/ufsarasota_p....
![three children share smiles as they enjoy peanut butter, bananas and other snacks. [credit: uf/ifas, tyler jones]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:a35tgsn5rkkhnkykqfqoe26w/bafkreicjoz6pmbct52rbsawqddbgspb6jdzt2cipaja5326hzfgtcgbq3i@jpeg)
October 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Join us in the 14th Annual 🥜 Peanut Butter Challenge to support our community members struggling with food access and hunger. Donate peanut butter jars at our Twin Lakes Park office, 6600 Clark Road, Sarasota. Collections will be shared with a local food pantry. Learn more: tiny.cc/ufsarasota_p....
We're "Brewing Ideas" — bringing you key information in a new way. Join us at 5:45 p.m Nov. 04 at Calusa Brewery for a relaxed, idea-rich evening focused on water quality in Sarasota County, from solutions to collaborations. Learn more and register: tiny.cc/ufsaraext_br....
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#ufsarasotaext
![three people sit around a cafe-style table and engage in conversation, while drinking beverages. [credit: unsplash.com, sergey tarasov]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:a35tgsn5rkkhnkykqfqoe26w/bafkreierj53mf5hklln54afdke24nx4np42whep4ptibf7ygxmalosaiou@jpeg)
October 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM
We're "Brewing Ideas" — bringing you key information in a new way. Join us at 5:45 p.m Nov. 04 at Calusa Brewery for a relaxed, idea-rich evening focused on water quality in Sarasota County, from solutions to collaborations. Learn more and register: tiny.cc/ufsaraext_br....
#ufsarasotaext
#ufsarasotaext
We want to thank everyone 🙌 who attended and/or helped make the 19th Annual Sarasota County Extension Plant Sale + EdFest such a success. Great people. Great plants. Great weather. Great day. Keep an eye on this space or tiny.cc/ufsaraext_pl... to get details on next year's event.
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#ufsarasotaext
October 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM
We want to thank everyone 🙌 who attended and/or helped make the 19th Annual Sarasota County Extension Plant Sale + EdFest such a success. Great people. Great plants. Great weather. Great day. Keep an eye on this space or tiny.cc/ufsaraext_pl... to get details on next year's event.
#ufsarasotaext
#ufsarasotaext
🍀🎉 Happy National 4-H Week! We're showing our pride 😁 in our 4-H youth and families for all they've accomplished 🔓, with still more to come. Learn more about 4-H: tiny.cc/ufsaraext_4h.
#4hweek, #National4HWeek, #florida4h, #youthempowerment, #ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_4h
#4hweek, #National4HWeek, #florida4h, #youthempowerment, #ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_4h
![uf/ifas extension sarasota county staff pose for a group photo, wearing green and waving a 4-h flag, to celebrate national 4-h week. [credit: uf/ifas extension sarasota county]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:a35tgsn5rkkhnkykqfqoe26w/bafkreieuogrf4d3bgfekm22amhqf2zlegl36s77bfglnv2uokiylfpz2se@jpeg)
October 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
🍀🎉 Happy National 4-H Week! We're showing our pride 😁 in our 4-H youth and families for all they've accomplished 🔓, with still more to come. Learn more about 4-H: tiny.cc/ufsaraext_4h.
#4hweek, #National4HWeek, #florida4h, #youthempowerment, #ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_4h
#4hweek, #National4HWeek, #florida4h, #youthempowerment, #ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_4h
During October's 🥜 Peanut Butter Challenge 🥜, drop off unopened, unexpired jars of peanut butter at our UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County office, 6600 Clark Road, Sarasota, which we'll share with local food pantries for the holiday season.
#PBChallenge, #peanutbutter, #endhunger, #ufsarasotaext
#PBChallenge, #peanutbutter, #endhunger, #ufsarasotaext
![a young girl spreads peanut butter on a partially peeled banana, while sitting at a table with a checkered tablecloth, in this promo for the 2025 peanut butter challenge. [credit: uf/ifas]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:a35tgsn5rkkhnkykqfqoe26w/bafkreibpnbhatt2xf7w6gjr5oa3azzn66jtrvpcdtolddrid5zzlzvbmta@jpeg)
October 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM
During October's 🥜 Peanut Butter Challenge 🥜, drop off unopened, unexpired jars of peanut butter at our UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County office, 6600 Clark Road, Sarasota, which we'll share with local food pantries for the holiday season.
#PBChallenge, #peanutbutter, #endhunger, #ufsarasotaext
#PBChallenge, #peanutbutter, #endhunger, #ufsarasotaext
Don't miss our 19th Annual Plant Sale + EdFest, a FREE, family-friendly, fall gardening event featuring thousands of plants for sale, gardening and landscaping advice, plus an open house that highlights all UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County has to offer. Learn more: tiny.cc/ufsaraext_pl...
![visitors look over plants available for sale at a recent sarasota county extension plant sale + edfest event. [credit: uf/ifas extension sarasota county]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:a35tgsn5rkkhnkykqfqoe26w/bafkreibtr4ji4ekzycmv3siihqxoiwhnxioz55wuipkmu57doiapmlviha@jpeg)
September 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Don't miss our 19th Annual Plant Sale + EdFest, a FREE, family-friendly, fall gardening event featuring thousands of plants for sale, gardening and landscaping advice, plus an open house that highlights all UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County has to offer. Learn more: tiny.cc/ufsaraext_pl...
We're excited to participate in the 2025 Peanut Butter Challenge 🥜. Donate unopened, unexpired jars of peanut butter in October, and we'll deliver to local food pantries. Last year, the Challenge collected nearly 20 tons statewide🎉. Donate at our Extension office, 6600 Clark Road, Sarasota.
September 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We're excited to participate in the 2025 Peanut Butter Challenge 🥜. Donate unopened, unexpired jars of peanut butter in October, and we'll deliver to local food pantries. Last year, the Challenge collected nearly 20 tons statewide🎉. Donate at our Extension office, 6600 Clark Road, Sarasota.
Crumbs attract pests! Make crumb cleanup easy with a crumb cleaner. While supplies last, Sarasota County residents qualify for a free crumb cleaner. Read our blog at tiny.cc/ufsaraext_cr... and then complete the survey linked in the post.
#crumbs, #insects, #ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_chems
#crumbs, #insects, #ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_chems
September 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Crumbs attract pests! Make crumb cleanup easy with a crumb cleaner. While supplies last, Sarasota County residents qualify for a free crumb cleaner. Read our blog at tiny.cc/ufsaraext_cr... and then complete the survey linked in the post.
#crumbs, #insects, #ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_chems
#crumbs, #insects, #ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_chems
🔔 Hear ye! 🔔 Hear ye! 📢 We're proclaiming that 🏞️ National Public Lands Day (Sept. 27) and 🧑🧒🧒 Take A Child Outside Week (Sept. 24-30) are fantastic celebrations, and you should be a part of them. Set aside some time from 8:30a to noon Sept. 27 to celebrate both events at Phillippi Estate Park.
![sarasota county commission chair ron cutsinger, center, poses with county staff and "forest parker" (a costumed mascot for the county's parks department) during a proclamation announcement for national public lands day and take a child outside week. [credit: sarasota county government]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:a35tgsn5rkkhnkykqfqoe26w/bafkreiai3o6ic3tv65pfo5in6rcz5cmw6eftwlw7fxf3sckc5eqvmsmov4@jpeg)
September 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
🔔 Hear ye! 🔔 Hear ye! 📢 We're proclaiming that 🏞️ National Public Lands Day (Sept. 27) and 🧑🧒🧒 Take A Child Outside Week (Sept. 24-30) are fantastic celebrations, and you should be a part of them. Set aside some time from 8:30a to noon Sept. 27 to celebrate both events at Phillippi Estate Park.
The final act in today's official launch of the Educational Outreach Garden Greenhouse: the actual ribbon cutting. This great, new facility will help us share horticulture education through hands-on learning activities at our 6600 Clark Road complex. Thanks to everyone who helped make today happen.
September 16, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The final act in today's official launch of the Educational Outreach Garden Greenhouse: the actual ribbon cutting. This great, new facility will help us share horticulture education through hands-on learning activities at our 6600 Clark Road complex. Thanks to everyone who helped make today happen.
We're prepping for a ribbon-cutting ceremony today with Sarasota County commissioners and other leaders, to officially open our Education Outreach Garden Greenhouse, key for horticultural education for residents and businesses, hands-on learning, and more.
#ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_hortres
#ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_hortres
September 16, 2025 at 12:18 PM
We're prepping for a ribbon-cutting ceremony today with Sarasota County commissioners and other leaders, to officially open our Education Outreach Garden Greenhouse, key for horticultural education for residents and businesses, hands-on learning, and more.
#ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_hortres
#ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_hortres
Our very popular "Small Farm Startup School" is back this year, with even more expert information, keen insight, tips, techniques, and more, to get you growing. Learn more and register at www.eventbrite.com/e/1596275806909.
@srqcountygov, @ufifas_solutions
#ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_ag
@srqcountygov, @ufifas_solutions
#ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_ag
![a rancher-instructor shares production information with participants at "small farm startup school" class, as organized by uf/ifas extension sarasota county. [credit: uf/ifas extension sarasota county]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:a35tgsn5rkkhnkykqfqoe26w/bafkreibdd42bc7dy3lwj55tjn5uoarq54jdytpbkucp4d6jay3vcl6cepu@jpeg)
September 8, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Our very popular "Small Farm Startup School" is back this year, with even more expert information, keen insight, tips, techniques, and more, to get you growing. Learn more and register at www.eventbrite.com/e/1596275806909.
@srqcountygov, @ufifas_solutions
#ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_ag
@srqcountygov, @ufifas_solutions
#ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_ag
Don't miss the 2025 Sarasota County Farm and Ranch Tour! This day-long bus tour set for Nov. 14 will showcase the agricultural roots of the area, from a historic citrus grove to Lipizzaner horses. Learn more and register at http//tiny.cc/ufs....
Don't wait! Seats fill quickly!
Don't wait! Seats fill quickly!
![a rancher discusses operations and issues with participants in the 2024 sarasota county farm and ranch tour, organized by uf/ifas extension sarasota county. [credit: uf/ifas extension sarasota county]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:a35tgsn5rkkhnkykqfqoe26w/bafkreicaou2kubwlva4eyqysr5yfbzmkyphzuzpdwl65z7gapachebv4mq@jpeg)
September 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Don't miss the 2025 Sarasota County Farm and Ranch Tour! This day-long bus tour set for Nov. 14 will showcase the agricultural roots of the area, from a historic citrus grove to Lipizzaner horses. Learn more and register at http//tiny.cc/ufs....
Don't wait! Seats fill quickly!
Don't wait! Seats fill quickly!
Back to school is in full swing. 🎒🚸👩🏫🚌 Get some tips for going (or staying) green when gathering gear for the school year. Watch our latest "Dishing the Dirt" podcast: youtu.be/6QMws6XV750.
#school, #greenlife, #dishingthedirt, #podcast, #ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_chems, #ufsarasotaext_waste
#school, #greenlife, #dishingthedirt, #podcast, #ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_chems, #ufsarasotaext_waste
Dishing the Dirt: Going Green at School (Ep. 04; August 2025)
YouTube video by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
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August 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Back to school is in full swing. 🎒🚸👩🏫🚌 Get some tips for going (or staying) green when gathering gear for the school year. Watch our latest "Dishing the Dirt" podcast: youtu.be/6QMws6XV750.
#school, #greenlife, #dishingthedirt, #podcast, #ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_chems, #ufsarasotaext_waste
#school, #greenlife, #dishingthedirt, #podcast, #ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_chems, #ufsarasotaext_waste
Don't miss the 2025 Sarasota County Farm and Ranch Tour, our guided bus tour of vibrant farming and ranching operations across the area, from aquaponics to stallions. Learn more and register: tiny.cc/ufsaraext_farmtour.
#ag, #agriculture, #farming, #ranching, #ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_ag
#ag, #agriculture, #farming, #ranching, #ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_ag
August 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Don't miss the 2025 Sarasota County Farm and Ranch Tour, our guided bus tour of vibrant farming and ranching operations across the area, from aquaponics to stallions. Learn more and register: tiny.cc/ufsaraext_farmtour.
#ag, #agriculture, #farming, #ranching, #ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_ag
#ag, #agriculture, #farming, #ranching, #ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_ag
WE'RE HIRING! Help us educate, empower, and improve lives across our region. As a full-time Administrative and Financial Support Specialist, help coordinate projects and events, manage budgets, and keep things running smoothly.
Learn more and apply at scgov.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SCGOV/....
Learn more and apply at scgov.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SCGOV/....
August 14, 2025 at 12:59 PM
WE'RE HIRING! Help us educate, empower, and improve lives across our region. As a full-time Administrative and Financial Support Specialist, help coordinate projects and events, manage budgets, and keep things running smoothly.
Learn more and apply at scgov.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SCGOV/....
Learn more and apply at scgov.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SCGOV/....
Happy birthday to Herman Melville, author of the epic "Moby-Dick," a book about obsessive hunting.
How about hunting for knowledge, instead? In August, we have events (most are FREE) on everything from exploring night-time nature to a resource-saving clothes swap: ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com.
How about hunting for knowledge, instead? In August, we have events (most are FREE) on everything from exploring night-time nature to a resource-saving clothes swap: ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com.
August 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Happy birthday to Herman Melville, author of the epic "Moby-Dick," a book about obsessive hunting.
How about hunting for knowledge, instead? In August, we have events (most are FREE) on everything from exploring night-time nature to a resource-saving clothes swap: ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com.
How about hunting for knowledge, instead? In August, we have events (most are FREE) on everything from exploring night-time nature to a resource-saving clothes swap: ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com.
Upcoming classes and events from UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County - mailchi.mp/ifas/upcomin...
July 28, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Upcoming classes and events from UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County - mailchi.mp/ifas/upcomin...
We're brainstorming! As we discuss strategic action items and plans for how to bring you programs and projects in the coming months, share with us what you'd like from our office. Add your thoughts in the comments.
#strategicaction #strategicplanning
#strategicaction #strategicplanning
July 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
We're brainstorming! As we discuss strategic action items and plans for how to bring you programs and projects in the coming months, share with us what you'd like from our office. Add your thoughts in the comments.
#strategicaction #strategicplanning
#strategicaction #strategicplanning
Join us as we explore Sarasota County Green Business Partner, Sarasota Architectural Salvage, where sustainability is central to their mission.
Learn more: www.scgov.net/government/sustainability/green-business-partnership
#SRQCountyGov #ufsarasotaext #ufsarasotaext_waste
Learn more: www.scgov.net/government/sustainability/green-business-partnership
#SRQCountyGov #ufsarasotaext #ufsarasotaext_waste
July 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Join us as we explore Sarasota County Green Business Partner, Sarasota Architectural Salvage, where sustainability is central to their mission.
Learn more: www.scgov.net/government/sustainability/green-business-partnership
#SRQCountyGov #ufsarasotaext #ufsarasotaext_waste
Learn more: www.scgov.net/government/sustainability/green-business-partnership
#SRQCountyGov #ufsarasotaext #ufsarasotaext_waste
Come with as we explore one of Sarasota County's green business partners, the Mangrove School of Sarasota. This eco-conscious educational institution is committed to nurturing a love for nature and sustainability among its students. #SRQCountyGov
#UFIFASNews #ufsarasotaext #ufsarasotaext_waste
#UFIFASNews #ufsarasotaext #ufsarasotaext_waste
June 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Come with as we explore one of Sarasota County's green business partners, the Mangrove School of Sarasota. This eco-conscious educational institution is committed to nurturing a love for nature and sustainability among its students. #SRQCountyGov
#UFIFASNews #ufsarasotaext #ufsarasotaext_waste
#UFIFASNews #ufsarasotaext #ufsarasotaext_waste
Hurricane season is here! Now’s the time to check your pantry. 🥫 Visit tiny.cc/FoodSafetyTips for recommendations to ensure your family has a safe food supply during weather events. Stay prepared!
#HurricanePreparedness #FoodSafety #UFIFASNews #ufsarasotaext #ufsarasotaext_fcs
#HurricanePreparedness #FoodSafety #UFIFASNews #ufsarasotaext #ufsarasotaext_fcs
June 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Hurricane season is here! Now’s the time to check your pantry. 🥫 Visit tiny.cc/FoodSafetyTips for recommendations to ensure your family has a safe food supply during weather events. Stay prepared!
#HurricanePreparedness #FoodSafety #UFIFASNews #ufsarasotaext #ufsarasotaext_fcs
#HurricanePreparedness #FoodSafety #UFIFASNews #ufsarasotaext #ufsarasotaext_fcs