Sarasota Memorial Hospital physician tests positive for COVID-19
The physician has been in self-quarantine since late Tuesday after coming in close contact with a community member who tested positive for COVID-19.
The physician has been in self-quarantine since late Tuesday after coming in close contact with a community member who tested positive for COVID-19.
Physician at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota tests positive for COVID-19
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota confirmed Friday one of its physicians tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease and was self-isolating at home.
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota confirmed Friday one of its physicians tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease and was self-isolating at home.
Sarasota County offers help to families with transition to online learning
Classrooms in Sarasota County will soon become virtual.
Classrooms in Sarasota County will soon become virtual.
Manatee, Sarasota counties stagger beach closings, starting Friday
Officials in Manatee and Sarasota counties decided together they should close their beaches before the weekend.
Officials in Manatee and Sarasota counties decided together they should close their beaches before the weekend.
Companies change business models during coronavirus pandemic
Many businesses are going online, changing hours and encouraging phone orders and payments to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Many businesses are going online, changing hours and encouraging phone orders and payments to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Detwiler's Farm Market designates elderly, disabled shopping hours
For those at a higher risk of severe illness if they contract COVID-19, a simple trip to the grocery store could put their lives in danger. That's why Detwiler's Farm Markets decided to change the way they do business during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
For those at a higher risk of severe illness if they contract COVID-19, a simple trip to the grocery store could put their lives in danger. That's why Detwiler's Farm Markets decided to change the way they do business during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Beachgoers draw circles in the sand, use pool noodles to create social distance
The beach forecast is perfect, but lifeguards are being reminded to wash their hands -- a reminder the forecast for COVID-19 is concerning.
The beach forecast is perfect, but lifeguards are being reminded to wash their hands -- a reminder the forecast for COVID-19 is concerning.
Two new positive cases of COVID-19 confirmed at Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota Memorial Hospital announced two new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 - an 87-year-old man admitted on March 13 and an 80-year-old man admitted on March 14.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital announced two new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 - an 87-year-old man admitted on March 13 and an 80-year-old man admitted on March 14.
Police: Woman mistakes gas for brake, drives into Sarasota Popeyes
Sarasota police are investigating after they said a woman mistakenly thought the gas was the brake and drove into a Popeyes restaurant Saturday afternoon.
Sarasota police are investigating after they said a woman mistakenly thought the gas was the brake and drove into a Popeyes restaurant Saturday afternoon.
Sarasota Hospital says protocols, planning helped minimize Covid-19 patient contact
Plans that were put into place months ago are now being put to use at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
Plans that were put into place months ago are now being put to use at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
FWC dive team finds body of missing Sarasota boater
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recovered the body of a missing boater on Friday around 11 a.m. in the area of Big Sarasota Pass.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recovered the body of a missing boater on Friday around 11 a.m. in the area of Big Sarasota Pass.
Who to call if you feel sick
If you feel sick, there are in-home, local, and national resources for you to get advice and medical help. Below is a list of hotlines, phone numbers, websites, and emails where you can get help in the Tampa Bay Area.
If you feel sick, there are in-home, local, and national resources for you to get advice and medical help. Below is a list of hotlines, phone numbers, websites, and emails where you can get help in the Tampa Bay Area.
Sarasota County Fair canceled as a precautionary measure to prevent spread of COVID-19
The Sarasota County Fair has been canceled to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19, according to an announcement from the Sarasota County Fair Board.
The Sarasota County Fair has been canceled to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19, according to an announcement from the Sarasota County Fair Board.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital says patient tests 'presumptively positive' for COVID-19
Sarasota Memorial Hospital announced Thursday night a patient who was being screened for symptoms of COVID-19 had presumptively tested positive for the disease.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital announced Thursday night a patient who was being screened for symptoms of COVID-19 had presumptively tested positive for the disease.
Sarasota beach businesses welcome visitors who canceled travel elsewhere due to COVID-19
There have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Sarasota County, so that means tourism is not yet taking a hit.
There have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Sarasota County, so that means tourism is not yet taking a hit.
Search for missing boater in Sarasota
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is now handling the search for a missing boater in Big Sarasota Pass.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is now handling the search for a missing boater in Big Sarasota Pass.
New kind of court delivers justice for teens, by teens
When Bryson Jackson was being bullied in school, he decided to fight back, physically. But it turns out, that's when his problems would really begin.
When Bryson Jackson was being bullied in school, he decided to fight back, physically. But it turns out, that's when his problems would really begin.
26 years later, DNA samples convict Sarasota man of sexual battery with a deadly weapon
Sarasota Man convicted on sexual assault with a deadly weapon after 25 years of trail.
Sarasota Man convicted on sexual assault with a deadly weapon after 25 years of trail.
3 dead, 2 seriously injured in I-75 crash in Sarasota
An overturned cement truck was at the center of a deadly crash on Interstate 75 in Sarasota County Monday morning.
An overturned cement truck was at the center of a deadly crash on Interstate 75 in Sarasota County Monday morning.
New College, FSU and Florida Poly, UF merger plan 'abandoned'
A short-lived, yet high-profile, fight to merge New College of Florida and Florida Polytechnic University into the University of Florida died Friday in the state House.
A short-lived, yet high-profile, fight to merge New College of Florida and Florida Polytechnic University into the University of Florida died Friday in the state House.