Mobile testing lab brings rapid tests to Bay Area long-term care facilities
Florida's new mobile COVID-19 testing lab is making its way to counties across the state, testing residents and staff at long-term care facilities, hopefully catching outbreaks before they take hold.
Florida's new mobile COVID-19 testing lab is making its way to counties across the state, testing residents and staff at long-term care facilities, hopefully catching outbreaks before they take hold.
Wildlife experts remind beachgoers to give animals space as they head back to the shore
On Lido Beach, humans aren't the only ones taking advantage of the white sugary sand.
On Lido Beach, humans aren't the only ones taking advantage of the white sugary sand.
Siesta Key, Sarasota Bayfront cancel Fourth of July fireworks displays
Both the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce and Suncoast Charities for Children decided to cancel their July 4 fireworks displays.
Both the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce and Suncoast Charities for Children decided to cancel their July 4 fireworks displays.
City of Sarasota offering small businesses up to $5,000 in grants
Sarasota city officials will begin accepting applications for small business grants.
Sarasota city officials will begin accepting applications for small business grants.
Lido Beach joins rest of Sarasota County in reopening to the public
The Lido Beach city commission voted Monday to reopen the beach to the public.
The Lido Beach city commission voted Monday to reopen the beach to the public.
COVID-19 testing in long-term care facilities 'woefully inadequate'
Long-term care facilities continue to be dangerous and deadly hot spots for COVID-19 in the Tampa Bay area and throughout the state. Governor Ron DeSantis says testing is being done, but patient advocacy groups say it’s not enough.
Long-term care facilities continue to be dangerous and deadly hot spots for COVID-19 in the Tampa Bay area and throughout the state. Governor Ron DeSantis says testing is being done, but patient advocacy groups say it’s not enough.
Police: Stun gun used to disarm suspected shoplifter who stabbed himself, later died
Police in Venice say they used a stun gun to disarm a suspected shoplifter with a knife at the Venice Commons Publix.
Police in Venice say they used a stun gun to disarm a suspected shoplifter with a knife at the Venice Commons Publix.
Sarasota community gets walk-up, less-invasive testing for all ages
Everyone, even children, is invited to walk up and get tested for COVID-19 at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex in the Newtown community of Sarasota.
Everyone, even children, is invited to walk up and get tested for COVID-19 at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex in the Newtown community of Sarasota.
All Faiths Food Bank hands out thousands of meals to families in need
On Saturday morning thousands of people came by and bike to Ed Smith Stadium for the same purpose- getting a meal.
On Saturday morning thousands of people came by and bike to Ed Smith Stadium for the same purpose- getting a meal.
Car crashes into Sarasota home
Off Beneva Road near Bahia Vista in Sarasota, a car ended up in the middle of a home.
Off Beneva Road near Bahia Vista in Sarasota, a car ended up in the middle of a home.
Sky-high salute: MacDill KC-135 flies over Bay Area hospitals in show of thanks
Our frontline workers have been deemed true heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially the nurses and doctors working long hours to keep the community safe and healthy. Friday morning, MacDill Air Force Base sent a KC-135 refueling tanker into the sky to fly over area hospitals in a show of appreciation.
Our frontline workers have been deemed true heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially the nurses and doctors working long hours to keep the community safe and healthy. Friday morning, MacDill Air Force Base sent a KC-135 refueling tanker into the sky to fly over area hospitals in a show of appreciation.
Neighbors spring into action as overnight fire consumes Sarasota homes
The fire started just after midnight, and in a matter of minutes, three houses were burning and two would be destroyed.
The fire started just after midnight, and in a matter of minutes, three houses were burning and two would be destroyed.
'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.