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Selecting and Planting Trees After a Hurricane
Replacing trees after a hurricane takes careful planning. Choosing the right tree, planting it in the right place and providing proper care can help prevent future problems.
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“No life is, or can be, self-existent. We depend upon each other.” - Col. John Morley - GCSAA Founder
Grateful to be a part of such an impactful industry.
BOLO: Pasture Mealybug is spreading.
From FDACS:
In May 2026, pasture mealybugs were detected in Florida for the first time, infesting fields of limpograss in St. Lucie County.
Surveys have confirmed the mealybug's presence in Brevard, Broward, Calhoun, Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Jackson, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Polk, St. Lucie, Sarasota and Seminole counties.
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You'll find several references below:
UF/IFAS — Quick Guide for Lawncare Professionals (PDF)
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UF/IFAS — Quick Guide for Parks and Athletic Field Crews (PDF)
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UF/IFAS Calhoun County — Pasture Mealybugs in the Panhandle, October 2
blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/calhounco…
ICYMI, National Weather Service Florida-specific El Niño Forecast. This report covers November 2026–April 2027.
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The #2026AnnualFloridaTurfgrassConference brought together turfgrass professionals for a week of education, golf and networking! Rain or shine, thanks to the @FloridaTGA for another successful conference in Ocala and to everyone who took the time to connect with us.
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Stay tuned for Turf Talk coverage of this year’s awards and industry recognitions! #FloridaTurfgrass
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A new natural grass field is giving students at Charleston Bilingual Academy more room to play and grow. Made possible through the generosity of @gy_gatf and community partners, the NorthBridge® Bermudagrass field is already making an impact. Read more: hubs.li/Q04zT__20
Staying on top of everything EOP has to offer starts with staying connected. 🌱
In this quick video, Harrell's introduces you to the basics of EOP and how your local Harrell's Rep is your best resource for getting the most out of the program offerings this year.
From product recommendations and program updates to helping you find the right solutions for your operation, your Harrell’s rep is here to help every step of the way.
Watch the video to learn more about EOP, then connect with your Harrell’s rep to see what’s possible for your operation.
harrells.com/findrep
@HarrellsLLC
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What keeps putting green roots near the surface and how can you encourage them to grow deeper 👇
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‼️#Isaias Update‼️
If you need resources to assist with your recovery from #Isaias, then a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) may be right for you!
🤝 MARCs connect residents with resources & assistance from multiple state partners to help them navigate the road to recovery.
Tomorrow, a MARC is opening in Santa Rosa County!
📍 Pensacola State College—Milton Campus Gym
🕐 Opens at 1 PM!
Find updated MARC information & other recovery resources at FloridaDisaster.org/Updates.
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Thank you to Everlizer for sponsoring lunch for field day. We love getting to meet new to us vendors and look forward to seeing you in 2027!
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#Isaias Resources:
❓ Info & Resources: FloridaDisaster.org/Updates
☎️ SAIL Hotline: 1-800-342-3557
🚧 Road Closures: FL511.com
⛑️ Red Cross: 1-800-RED-CROSS
⚖️ Legal Helpline: 833-514-2940
🛡️ Insurance Helpline: 1-877-MY-FL-CFO
⚠️ Price Gouging Hotline: 1-866 9NO-SCAM
🏢 Business Resources: FloridaDisaster.biz
🚫 Unlicensed Activity: 1-866-532-1440
🤝 Want to Volunteer? Volunteerflorida.org
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🧹 Help your community clean up storm debris safely & efficiently as recovery continues after Hurricane #Isaias!
🗑️ Sort debris into the six designated piles
🌳 Keep debris away from trees, structures & other obstacles
🔥 Never burn debris, as it can create fire hazards & put your community at risk
Let’s help the Florida Panhandle recover faster! 💪
For those affected by Hurricane Isaias and requiring assistance, start by checking these sites:
floridadisaster.org/
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📢 UPDATE: An additional Insurance Assistance Hub is now OPEN in Pensacola!
As recovery efforts continue following Hurricane #Isaias, @FLDFS is expanding assistance to impacted Floridians.
📍 Pensacola: University of West Florida, 1–4 PM
📍 Destin: Morgan Sports Complex, 9 AM–4 PM
Residents can visit either location for help navigating the insurance claims process & getting answers to insurance-related questions.
As recovery efforts continue following Hurricane Isaias, we’re here to support affected Florida communities. Our Insurance Assistance Hubs in Destin and Pensacola are NOW OPEN and ready to assist Floridians with insurance questions and help them navigate the claims process.
Stop by today!
Destin location: Open 9AM-4PM
Pensacola location: Open 1PM-4PM
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⚡Power restoration efforts continue across the Panhandle following Hurricane #Isaias.
Thousands of utility personnel are working around the clock to restore power to impacted communities as quickly & safely as possible.
@FLSERT continues coordinating with utility providers & stands ready to provide additional resources to support restoration efforts.
Power Update —
FPL expects to restore 95% of remaining outages by Monday night, while CHELCO expects to reach 95% restoration by Tuesday. Utility crews continue working around the clock to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. We will continue to provide additional state assistance as requested.
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One of my favorite signs that our busy winter #golf season in Southwest Florida has arrived is the beautiful pink blooms of muhly grass!
After more than 30 years, I still look forward to this annual display of color. It never gets old!
Let the winter golf season begin!
