'Country roads' lead Dr. Steve home after he spent more than a month fighting COVID-19
After battling COVID-19 for 49 days, a longtime pediatrician and Navy veteran Steve "Dr. Steve" Hefler was safely discharged from Sarasota Memorial Hospital on Friday.
After battling COVID-19 for 49 days, a longtime pediatrician and Navy veteran Steve "Dr. Steve" Hefler was safely discharged from Sarasota Memorial Hospital on Friday.
MacDill KC-135 takeoff moved to 9:30 a.m. Friday due to possibility of inclement weather
The scheduled takeoff of a pair of KC-135 refueling tankers from MacDill’s 6th Air Refueling Wing and 927th Air Refueling Wing has been moved from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Friday due to the possibility of inclement weather, but the flyover should remain at 10:30 as planned.
The scheduled takeoff of a pair of KC-135 refueling tankers from MacDill’s 6th Air Refueling Wing and 927th Air Refueling Wing has been moved from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Friday due to the possibility of inclement weather, but the flyover should remain at 10:30 as planned.
Sarasota artist paints mural honoring those on front line of COVID-19
At 1717 2nd Street in Sarasota drivers are stopping for more than just the stop signs.
At 1717 2nd Street in Sarasota drivers are stopping for more than just the stop signs.
Siesta Key fire station gets $5.5-million upgrade
Station 13 on Siesta Key was built in 1974 and it's been due for a much-needed upgrade.
Station 13 on Siesta Key was built in 1974 and it's been due for a much-needed upgrade.
Everyone -- symptomatic or not -- urged to get COVID-19 test at Sarasota drive-through site
As Florida slowly reopens, testing becomes even more important.
As Florida slowly reopens, testing becomes even more important.
Lido Beach will remain closed for at least one more week
As Manatee County removes its time limit restrictions for beach parking, just south, in the city of Sarasota, things got pretty heated during a Tuesday night virtual meeting as city commissioners debated reopening Lido Beach.
As Manatee County removes its time limit restrictions for beach parking, just south, in the city of Sarasota, things got pretty heated during a Tuesday night virtual meeting as city commissioners debated reopening Lido Beach.
Injured, pregnant manatee rescued on Mother's Day weekend gives birth to healthy calf
A pregnant manatee, injured by boat propellers, was rescued over Mother's Day weekend and has just given birth to a calf.
A pregnant manatee, injured by boat propellers, was rescued over Mother's Day weekend and has just given birth to a calf.
This year's Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix has been canceled
Another local sporting event has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Another local sporting event has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
County officials continue to monitor beach, virus activity after busy Mother's Day weekend
Visitors to beaches across the Bay Area appeared to be doing it right this weekend, as they hit the sand amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Visitors to beaches across the Bay Area appeared to be doing it right this weekend, as they hit the sand amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Take a hike at the Celery Fields Regional Stormwater Facility in Sarasota
The Celery Fields Regional Stormwater Facility in Sarasota is off the beaten path and functions very much like a natural park.
The Celery Fields Regional Stormwater Facility in Sarasota is off the beaten path and functions very much like a natural park.
Long-term care lockdown continues as COVID-19 cases, deaths rise
Long-term care facilities have been off-limits to visitors since mid-March, keeping families apart and residents isolated. Governor Ron DeSantis says the lockdown was to protect our most vulnerable, however, he signaled Friday he wants visitation restrictions at nursing homes relaxed soon.
Long-term care facilities have been off-limits to visitors since mid-March, keeping families apart and residents isolated. Governor Ron DeSantis says the lockdown was to protect our most vulnerable, however, he signaled Friday he wants visitation restrictions at nursing homes relaxed soon.
Truck drivers say they're working harder than ever, for less pay
Truck drivers are staying busy during the pandemic. They continue to haul supplies across the country. But even though they're working, they say they're hurting.
Truck drivers are staying busy during the pandemic. They continue to haul supplies across the country. But even though they're working, they say they're hurting.
Venice homeowners association fines resident $2,500 over legally-protected clothesline
Venice resident Denise Wuetcher loves the Florida sunshine, especially when it comes to drying her laundry.
Venice resident Denise Wuetcher loves the Florida sunshine, especially when it comes to drying her laundry.
Sarasota County commissioner encourages buying, employing American first
'Buy and employ America first' is a motto Sarasota County Commissioner Christian Ziegler said we should follow.
'Buy and employ America first' is a motto Sarasota County Commissioner Christian Ziegler said we should follow.
Sarasota County school officials considering staggered class schedules, school bus temp checks
Sarasota County Schools is one of the many districts across the Bay Area now contending with what school operations may look like in the fall.
Sarasota County Schools is one of the many districts across the Bay Area now contending with what school operations may look like in the fall.
Governor: 200,000 antibody tests coming to Florida's testing sites
The University Town Center testing site is one of the five new sites DeSantis announced last week would be popping up to be run by the National Guard in counties where more testing needed to be done. During his visit Tuesday morning to the site, DeSantis said a mobile testing lab will be coming, saying it will also provide antibody testing.
The University Town Center testing site is one of the five new sites DeSantis announced last week would be popping up to be run by the National Guard in counties where more testing needed to be done. During his visit Tuesday morning to the site, DeSantis said a mobile testing lab will be coming, saying it will also provide antibody testing.
Whale shark swims right next to boat off Siesta Key
Boaters out on the water this week were greeted with an incredible surprise: a large whale shark that swam right next to their boat.
Boaters out on the water this week were greeted with an incredible surprise: a large whale shark that swam right next to their boat.
Englewood physician accused of sexually battering female patients
A 70-year-old doctor was arrested by Sarasota County deputies after learning he inappropriately touched female patients, investigators said.
A 70-year-old doctor was arrested by Sarasota County deputies after learning he inappropriately touched female patients, investigators said.
City of Sarasota offering free trees to reduce amount of energy residents' homes require
Sarasota city officials are once again launching a program to provide free trees to residents.
Sarasota city officials are once again launching a program to provide free trees to residents.
Hospitals test surgical patients for COVID-19 as elective procedures resume
Elective surgeries across the state of Florida have resumed, but many hospitals are now screening patients for COVID-19 before they head into the operation room. Doctors hope the extra precaution will help prevent the virus from spreading to medical staff and other patients.
Elective surgeries across the state of Florida have resumed, but many hospitals are now screening patients for COVID-19 before they head into the operation room. Doctors hope the extra precaution will help prevent the virus from spreading to medical staff and other patients.