Outlook for COVID-19 in Florida's long-term care facilities worsens as new data emerges
In Pinellas County, 40% of those whose death is attributed to COVID-19 were residents of long-term care facilities. In Manatee County, it’s 43%. In Sarasota County, it’s 44%.
In Pinellas County, 40% of those whose death is attributed to COVID-19 were residents of long-term care facilities. In Manatee County, it’s 43%. In Sarasota County, it’s 44%.
Their walk for cancer continues -- 30 minutes at a time
The coronavirus isn’t going to keep one Sarasota couple from their efforts to raise money to fight cancer.
The coronavirus isn’t going to keep one Sarasota couple from their efforts to raise money to fight cancer.
No apparent issues as Sarasota County beaches reopen for limited use
After shutting down for more than a month, Sarasota’s beaches are officially back open, sort of.
After shutting down for more than a month, Sarasota’s beaches are officially back open, sort of.
Nearly 40 coronavirus-related deaths occurred among six nursing homes in Manatee, Sarasota counties
Nursing homes in Florida -- deemed as "ground zero" by the governor -- continue to face a growing number of COVID-19 cases and deaths, including facilities within Manatee and Sarasota counties.
Nursing homes in Florida -- deemed as "ground zero" by the governor -- continue to face a growing number of COVID-19 cases and deaths, including facilities within Manatee and Sarasota counties.
Small businesses in Sarasota County can apply for a loan
Low-interest loans will be made available for small businesses directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic in Sarasota County.
Low-interest loans will be made available for small businesses directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic in Sarasota County.
Woman 'extremely shaken up' after lightning blasts hole in Sarasota home
A line of strong storms gave many in the Bay Area an unwelcome wakeup call early Friday morning, but it was downright terrifying for Matthew St. Aubin and his neighbor, whose house was struck by lightning.
A line of strong storms gave many in the Bay Area an unwelcome wakeup call early Friday morning, but it was downright terrifying for Matthew St. Aubin and his neighbor, whose house was struck by lightning.
Sarasota couple arrested after gun was found in baby's stroller, police say
A fully-loaded gun was found in a stroller where an infant child was sitting, leading to the arrest of a Sarasota couple, police said Friday morning.
A fully-loaded gun was found in a stroller where an infant child was sitting, leading to the arrest of a Sarasota couple, police said Friday morning.
FHP: Road rage suspect arrested after pointing gun at driver on I-75
Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a Fort Myers man in Sarasota County after learning he may have pointed a weapon toward another drive, they said.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a Fort Myers man in Sarasota County after learning he may have pointed a weapon toward another drive, they said.
Family donates phone chargers to hospitals after phone call helped their loved one battling COVID-19
As Dr. Steve Hefler lay fighting COVID-19 in the ICU at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, his family in San Diego felt helpless because his cell phone died within 48 hours and he didn't have a charger.
As Dr. Steve Hefler lay fighting COVID-19 in the ICU at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, his family in San Diego felt helpless because his cell phone died within 48 hours and he didn't have a charger.
Deputies arrest teen for child pornography after photo was uploaded to Snapchat
Ryan Mayer, 19, was arrested on Wednesday for possession of child pornography.
Ryan Mayer, 19, was arrested on Wednesday for possession of child pornography.
Manatee, Sarasota school districts reschedule graduation dates
It's become much more evident that high school seniors won't have the traditional graduation ceremony they expected earlier this year after the COVID-19 outbreak.
It's become much more evident that high school seniors won't have the traditional graduation ceremony they expected earlier this year after the COVID-19 outbreak.
Leaders vote to reopen Sarasota County beaches April 27 for exercise
Commissioners voted unanimously to reopen county beaches on April 27 for just "essential" activities outlined by Governor Ron DeSantis' stay-at-home order. This will include activities like biking and walking for exercise and fresh air.
Commissioners voted unanimously to reopen county beaches on April 27 for just "essential" activities outlined by Governor Ron DeSantis' stay-at-home order. This will include activities like biking and walking for exercise and fresh air.
Carlie Brucia's killer headed back to death row after judge rejects request
Joseph Smith, the man convicted of abducting 11-year-old Carlie Brucia from a Sarasota car wash in 2004, is headed back to death row after a judge rejected his request for a new sentencing.
Joseph Smith, the man convicted of abducting 11-year-old Carlie Brucia from a Sarasota car wash in 2004, is headed back to death row after a judge rejected his request for a new sentencing.
Sarasota County opens first of three drive-thru COVID-19 test sites
Residents in Sarasota County seeking testing for the coronavirus will have three options by the end of the week. But, they will need to make an appointment first.
Residents in Sarasota County seeking testing for the coronavirus will have three options by the end of the week. But, they will need to make an appointment first.
Antiviral drug Remdesivir 'most promising' treatment for COVID-19
An experimental antiviral drug might be the answer to treating COVID-19 patients and human clinical trials are underway across the country, including at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
An experimental antiviral drug might be the answer to treating COVID-19 patients and human clinical trials are underway across the country, including at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
Praise and thanks shared by Bay Area first responders, healthcare workers
It was a simple gesture, but it came as a big surprise for medical professionals in Manatee County.
It was a simple gesture, but it came as a big surprise for medical professionals in Manatee County.
Detectives search for suspect who spray-painted swastikas on Sarasota Jewish temple
An unidentified suspect vandalized a Jewish temple in Sarasota, detectives say, and they are searching for that individual.
An unidentified suspect vandalized a Jewish temple in Sarasota, detectives say, and they are searching for that individual.
In-house COVID-19 testing at Sarasota Memorial means quicker results
Sarasota Memorial Hospital has been busy testing their patients for COVID-19 for weeks, and their process just got a lot faster.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital has been busy testing their patients for COVID-19 for weeks, and their process just got a lot faster.
Healthcare workers treat COVID-19 patients physically, mentally when family can't be present
The medical professionals at Sarasota Memorial Hospital work every day to save lives and in the last few weeks, they've worked harder than ever.
The medical professionals at Sarasota Memorial Hospital work every day to save lives and in the last few weeks, they've worked harder than ever.
Online petition calls for Florida schools to remain closed for rest of year
A petition has generated more than 35,000 signatures. It's calling for the schools to only resume in person once it's safe.
A petition has generated more than 35,000 signatures. It's calling for the schools to only resume in person once it's safe.