Backyard gardening can help relieve 'stay at home' stress
Big Earth Landscaping Supply says business is booming as people fight off feelings of claustrophobia and cabin fever during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 'stay at home' orders, by working in their yard.
Big Earth Landscaping Supply says business is booming as people fight off feelings of claustrophobia and cabin fever during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 'stay at home' orders, by working in their yard.
Blueberry farms offer big discounts for anyone willing to pick their own
At Albritton Fruit Farms, 60,000 blueberry plants with fruit ripe and ready to pick, cover 25 acres of land off State Road 72 in Sarasota, but there's nowhere for the berries to be sold.
At Albritton Fruit Farms, 60,000 blueberry plants with fruit ripe and ready to pick, cover 25 acres of land off State Road 72 in Sarasota, but there's nowhere for the berries to be sold.
From makeup to music, businesses offer services online to help you stay busy
Many folks are spending a lot of time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has proven difficult for some who need to stay busy.
Many folks are spending a lot of time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has proven difficult for some who need to stay busy.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital reduces staff, blaming cost of coronavirus response
As hospitals across Florida brace for the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, at least one Bay Area hospital has opted to eliminate staff because of the “financial hit” the virus is having.
As hospitals across Florida brace for the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, at least one Bay Area hospital has opted to eliminate staff because of the “financial hit” the virus is having.
Ill-fated cruise ships given approval to dock in Florida; Sarasota couples among passengers
Passengers aboard two cruise ships that have had coronavirus cases and deaths have been given the green light to disembark at a Florida port. Two Sarasota couples are among those who will disembark at Port Everglades in Broward County.
Passengers aboard two cruise ships that have had coronavirus cases and deaths have been given the green light to disembark at a Florida port. Two Sarasota couples are among those who will disembark at Port Everglades in Broward County.
Family losing hope for Sarasota couple sick and stuck on cruise ship off Florida coast
The 31-day cruise was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime. Gloria and Bill Weed left with another Sarasota couple in early March. They flew to Buenos Aires where they boarded the Zaandam for a South American cruise.
The 31-day cruise was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime. Gloria and Bill Weed left with another Sarasota couple in early March. They flew to Buenos Aires where they boarded the Zaandam for a South American cruise.
Bradenton grandfather of 11 dies of COVID-19 after returning from cruise
A cruise aboard the Costa Luminosa turned into the worst-case scenario for Tom Sheehan, his wife, and their two friends.
A cruise aboard the Costa Luminosa turned into the worst-case scenario for Tom Sheehan, his wife, and their two friends.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital employees among Florida’s new COVID-19 cases
On Sunday, four additional members of Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s health care team and seven more patients at the hospital were diagnosed with COVID-19.
On Sunday, four additional members of Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s health care team and seven more patients at the hospital were diagnosed with COVID-19.
Sarasota boat ramps, Bird Key Park parking lot to close Sunday
City-owned boat ramps, 10th Street boat ramps and City Island boat ramps, as well as the Bird Key Park parking lot will close to the public effective Sunday, March 29 at 6 a.m. as part of emergency orders related to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
City-owned boat ramps, 10th Street boat ramps and City Island boat ramps, as well as the Bird Key Park parking lot will close to the public effective Sunday, March 29 at 6 a.m. as part of emergency orders related to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
DOH Sarasota pauses COVID-19 drive-thru test site until Tuesday due to lack of appointments
To date, more than 60 people have been tested, however, DOH Sarasota has not been able to fill the 50 appointment slots per day.
To date, more than 60 people have been tested, however, DOH Sarasota has not been able to fill the 50 appointment slots per day.
Ford donates 500 face shields to Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota Memorial Hospital received 500 plastic, FDA-approved face shields from Ford on Friday.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital received 500 plastic, FDA-approved face shields from Ford on Friday.
Sarasota County firefighter tests positive for COVID-19
A Sarasota County fire station is being cleaned and decontaminated after one of its firefighter/paramedics tested presumptive positive for COVID-19.
A Sarasota County fire station is being cleaned and decontaminated after one of its firefighter/paramedics tested presumptive positive for COVID-19.
Appointment-only COVID-19 testing site opens Friday in Sarasota
Health officials in Sarasota County teamed up with Sarasota Memorial Hospital to launch a drive-thru collection site for COVID-19. However, it is by appointment only.
Health officials in Sarasota County teamed up with Sarasota Memorial Hospital to launch a drive-thru collection site for COVID-19. However, it is by appointment only.
Hospital leaders urge Manatee, Sarasota Counties to do more to prevent spread of COVID-19
The leaders of Manatee Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Memorial Hospital are urging county leaders to shut down the non-essentials of daily life.
The leaders of Manatee Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Memorial Hospital are urging county leaders to shut down the non-essentials of daily life.
City of Sarasota bans groups of 10 or more to limit COVID-19 spread
The city of Sarasota has put a ban on social gatherings of 10 or more in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus disease.
The city of Sarasota has put a ban on social gatherings of 10 or more in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus disease.
Ringling Bridge lights up in patriotic sign of solidarity against COVID-19
The Ringling Bridge in Sarasota boasted a patriotic palette as it lit up in red, white and blue Wednesday night.
The Ringling Bridge in Sarasota boasted a patriotic palette as it lit up in red, white and blue Wednesday night.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital rolls out telemedicine to protect patients, staff
Sarasota Memorial Hospital recently rolled out telemedicine to non-critical patients in each isolation room and they hope to open it up to patients in the emergency room soon.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital recently rolled out telemedicine to non-critical patients in each isolation room and they hope to open it up to patients in the emergency room soon.
Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally dies at Sarasota Memorial from COVID-19 complications
Terrence McNally, one of America’s great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays "Love! Valour! Compassion!" and "Master Class" and the musicals "Ragtime" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," has died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 81.
Terrence McNally, one of America’s great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays "Love! Valour! Compassion!" and "Master Class" and the musicals "Ragtime" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," has died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 81.
Driver found dead after crashing into Sarasota home, police say
Sarasota police are investigating the death of a man after he crashed into a home, they said.
Sarasota police are investigating the death of a man after he crashed into a home, they said.
Student meals available at Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Sarasota distribution sites
With in-class learning canceled until at least mid-April, schools around the Bay Area are preparing thousands of school meals to ensure no child goes hungry during the coronavirus pandemic.
With in-class learning canceled until at least mid-April, schools around the Bay Area are preparing thousands of school meals to ensure no child goes hungry during the coronavirus pandemic.