Florida hospitals more worried about staffing than space as COVID cases surge
As hospitalizations from COVID-19 rise, more enter the ICU. It's not so much bed space that hospitals are worried about; it's the staff to take care of patients.
As hospitalizations from COVID-19 rise, more enter the ICU. It's not so much bed space that hospitals are worried about; it's the staff to take care of patients.
Sarasota school principal documents 'scary' 9-day COVID-19 hospitalization on social media
A couple of days after attending a meeting for work, Wilkinson Elementary School Principal Susan Nations was notified someone at that meeting tested positive for COVID-19. A few days later, she had symptoms herself.
A couple of days after attending a meeting for work, Wilkinson Elementary School Principal Susan Nations was notified someone at that meeting tested positive for COVID-19. A few days later, she had symptoms herself.
Sarasota woman's store features made-in-the-USA items meant for fellow female veterans
After Nadine Noky finished five years in the Army, she noticed a lack of clothing and merchandise tailored to female veterans. That became her new mission.
After Nadine Noky finished five years in the Army, she noticed a lack of clothing and merchandise tailored to female veterans. That became her new mission.
Some teachers 'are going to die' if schools reopen, Sarasota teachers union president warns
The Sarasota County School Board held a nearly three-hour meeting Thursday to try and come up with a gameplan for how schools will safely reopen on August 10.
The Sarasota County School Board held a nearly three-hour meeting Thursday to try and come up with a gameplan for how schools will safely reopen on August 10.
Longboat Key makes masks mandatory for indoor and outdoor public spaces
The town of Longboat Key becomes the latest Manasota beach community to mandate masks in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
The town of Longboat Key becomes the latest Manasota beach community to mandate masks in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Wastewater spill may have long-term impact on Sarasota Bay
On Sarasota Bay, boaters are encountering a stinky situation. "I would not want to swim in these waters," one woman said. "The stench is very strong."
On Sarasota Bay, boaters are encountering a stinky situation. "I would not want to swim in these waters," one woman said. "The stench is very strong."
Chick-fil-A in Sarasota gave away free sandwiches to high school seniors in cap and gown
When the Chick-fil-A at Pelican Point in Sarasota found out that graduation ceremonies were cancelled, they decided to plan their own for seniors.
When the Chick-fil-A at Pelican Point in Sarasota found out that graduation ceremonies were cancelled, they decided to plan their own for seniors.
City of Sarasota's mask mandate begins Wednesday
Starting July 1, the city of Sarasota's face mask order goes into effect.
Starting July 1, the city of Sarasota's face mask order goes into effect.
Sarasota County's stadium graduation ceremony canceled
Postponed until July, graduation was the only part of 2020 mother Susannah Johnson and her family held out hope for.
Postponed until July, graduation was the only part of 2020 mother Susannah Johnson and her family held out hope for.
City of Sarasota makes masks mandatory for most indoor and outdoor public settings
After several hours of discussion, city of Sarasota commissioners voted Monday to make face-coverings mandatory at most indoor and outdoor public spaces as part of the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
After several hours of discussion, city of Sarasota commissioners voted Monday to make face-coverings mandatory at most indoor and outdoor public spaces as part of the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Black community leaders and local law enforcement agencies virtually gather for town hall
Protests across the county over the death of George Floyd are kicking starting conversations within local Bay Area communities between Black community leaders and local law enforcement agencies. Sunday, the Manatee and Sarasota county chapters of the NAACP and local law enforcement agencies held their first town hall.
Protests across the county over the death of George Floyd are kicking starting conversations within local Bay Area communities between Black community leaders and local law enforcement agencies. Sunday, the Manatee and Sarasota county chapters of the NAACP and local law enforcement agencies held their first town hall.
Pregnant manatee struck by boat, rehabilitated, released into Sarasota Bay with newborn calf
A manatee that was rescued on Mother’s Day weekend was recently released into Sarasota Bay with her newborn calf.
A manatee that was rescued on Mother’s Day weekend was recently released into Sarasota Bay with her newborn calf.
Nik Wallenda hosting final weekend of drive-in daredevil show
Sarasota-native Nik Wallenda has been keeping people on the edge of their seats for years now with his high-wire act. He’s walked a wire across an active volcano, the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls -- just to name a few.
Sarasota-native Nik Wallenda has been keeping people on the edge of their seats for years now with his high-wire act. He’s walked a wire across an active volcano, the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls -- just to name a few.
Sarasota County man threatened shooting at 'Black Lives Matter' demonstration, deputies say
A Nokomis man is accused of sharing threatening messages on social media, showing himself holding several weapons and threatening to use them at a "Black Lives Matter" event, according to Sarasota County deputies.
A Nokomis man is accused of sharing threatening messages on social media, showing himself holding several weapons and threatening to use them at a "Black Lives Matter" event, according to Sarasota County deputies.
MTV fires 'Siesta Key' reality star as new season continues
One of the stars of MTV's Florida-based reality show “Siesta Key” has been fired.
One of the stars of MTV's Florida-based reality show “Siesta Key” has been fired.
As coronavirus patients return to hospitals, need for plasma increases
"The uptick in the amount of COVID cases in the community is real," said Dr. Kirk Voelker, a critical care specialist and Sarasota Memorial Hospital's director of clinical research.
"The uptick in the amount of COVID cases in the community is real," said Dr. Kirk Voelker, a critical care specialist and Sarasota Memorial Hospital's director of clinical research.
Desk barriers, staggered schedules, masks may be standard for Sarasota students in 2020
For parents and students, as they look ahead to the upcoming school year, the big question is: What will next year look like? In Sarasota County, the 2020 school year will bring changes for students.
For parents and students, as they look ahead to the upcoming school year, the big question is: What will next year look like? In Sarasota County, the 2020 school year will bring changes for students.
Sarasota pushes police body camera program over past hurdles
With police actions increasingly under scrutiny, many departments are speeding the process of equipping every officer with a body camera.
With police actions increasingly under scrutiny, many departments are speeding the process of equipping every officer with a body camera.
Moray eel bite victim rescued off coast of Venice, Florida
Over 100 miles from Venice, a 23-year-old man needed help after he was bit by a moray eel.
Over 100 miles from Venice, a 23-year-old man needed help after he was bit by a moray eel.
1 dead following shooting at Big Boy Hookah Lounge in Sarasota
Morris Dewayne Shepherd, 33, of Bradenton, died after being shot at the Big Boy Hookah Lounge in Sarasota located at 4034 N. Washington Street, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Morris Dewayne Shepherd, 33, of Bradenton, died after being shot at the Big Boy Hookah Lounge in Sarasota located at 4034 N. Washington Street, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.