Planning Saves Time and Money
Even during hurricane season. Yes, the Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1st and runs through November 30th every year. August and September are usually the busiest hurricane months in Florida. It is tempting to believe that danger will not be coming our way,...
Love Your Heart!
You play a significant role in loving your heart by developing a healthy lifestyle that will last a lifetime. Do you know a heart beats about 2.5 billion times over the average lifespan? The heart’s never-ending workload is like a love between a mother and her...
April is Fair Housing Month
National Fair Housing Month supports affordable housing by helping make affordable housing a reality for many working families, representing many backgrounds, races, and colors. The Fair Housing Act was enacted into law in 1968 to protect Americans from discrimination...
ATV Safety
Did you know that all-terrain vehicle (ATV) injuries went up 50% from 1982 to 2017? ATVs have increased in popularity here in the United States and worldwide. The products are great if used appropriately. Nearly 75% of the accidents result in brain and spinal cord...
Hydration in the Heat
Written by Prudence Caskey, Extension Agent II - 4-H Youth Development, UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County The hot Florida summer is approaching, and we all need to make sure we focus on hydration in the heat. Dehydration is very common in hot, humid environments....
Healthier Ways to Cope with Stress
“Stressed is just desserts spelled backwards.” When I was younger, I took this saying to heart. If I was stressed, I reached for the sweets. That instant rush of sugar to my brain provided a feeling of happiness and contentment. But it was only temporary. Once the...
2022 Income Tax News
Taxes, without a doubt, can conjure up responses from elation," Yeah! I get a refund!," to dread…" Darn, I owe!" The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted another response…What in the heck happened to my 2019- and 2020-income tax return? While it is quite normal for the...
New Year! New Me?
Well, it’s that time of year again. January 1st has finally rolled around and I still have not completed last year’s New Year’s Resolution. If you’re like me, your resolution is to lose weight in 2022. Maybe you have chosen to quit smoking, exercise more, or try to be...
More Trees, Please
Do you know how vital trees really are? Trees conserve soil and water and clean the air. Research has shown that there are both mental and physical health benefits from forests. Trees provide us with oxygen through photosynthesis. Not to mention, think of the beauty...
SMART Couples Celebration Statewide Virtual Event – February 19
The Art of Effective Communication SMART Couples Florida Celebration Statewide Virtual Event February 19, 2022 6:00 - 9:15 p.m. EST It's time to talk about love! Join us online for a night of real talk about building stronger relationships from marriage and...