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.
County officials continue to monitor beach, virus activity after busy Mother's Day weekend
Visitors to beaches across the Bay Area appeared to be doing it right this weekend, as they hit the sand amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Visitors to beaches across the Bay Area appeared to be doing it right this weekend, as they hit the sand amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Take a hike at the Celery Fields Regional Stormwater Facility in Sarasota
The Celery Fields Regional Stormwater Facility in Sarasota is off the beaten path and functions very much like a natural park.
The Celery Fields Regional Stormwater Facility in Sarasota is off the beaten path and functions very much like a natural park.
Long-term care lockdown continues as COVID-19 cases, deaths rise
Long-term care facilities have been off-limits to visitors since mid-March, keeping families apart and residents isolated. Governor Ron DeSantis says the lockdown was to protect our most vulnerable, however, he signaled Friday he wants visitation restrictions at nursing homes relaxed soon.
Long-term care facilities have been off-limits to visitors since mid-March, keeping families apart and residents isolated. Governor Ron DeSantis says the lockdown was to protect our most vulnerable, however, he signaled Friday he wants visitation restrictions at nursing homes relaxed soon.
Truck drivers say they're working harder than ever, for less pay
Truck drivers are staying busy during the pandemic. They continue to haul supplies across the country. But even though they're working, they say they're hurting.
Truck drivers are staying busy during the pandemic. They continue to haul supplies across the country. But even though they're working, they say they're hurting.
Venice homeowners association fines resident $2,500 over legally-protected clothesline
Venice resident Denise Wuetcher loves the Florida sunshine, especially when it comes to drying her laundry.
Venice resident Denise Wuetcher loves the Florida sunshine, especially when it comes to drying her laundry.
Sarasota County commissioner encourages buying, employing American first
'Buy and employ America first' is a motto Sarasota County Commissioner Christian Ziegler said we should follow.
'Buy and employ America first' is a motto Sarasota County Commissioner Christian Ziegler said we should follow.
Sarasota County school officials considering staggered class schedules, school bus temp checks
Sarasota County Schools is one of the many districts across the Bay Area now contending with what school operations may look like in the fall.
Sarasota County Schools is one of the many districts across the Bay Area now contending with what school operations may look like in the fall.
Governor: 200,000 antibody tests coming to Florida's testing sites
The University Town Center testing site is one of the five new sites DeSantis announced last week would be popping up to be run by the National Guard in counties where more testing needed to be done. During his visit Tuesday morning to the site, DeSantis said a mobile testing lab will be coming, saying it will also provide antibody testing.
The University Town Center testing site is one of the five new sites DeSantis announced last week would be popping up to be run by the National Guard in counties where more testing needed to be done. During his visit Tuesday morning to the site, DeSantis said a mobile testing lab will be coming, saying it will also provide antibody testing.
Whale shark swims right next to boat off Siesta Key
Boaters out on the water this week were greeted with an incredible surprise: a large whale shark that swam right next to their boat.
Boaters out on the water this week were greeted with an incredible surprise: a large whale shark that swam right next to their boat.
Englewood physician accused of sexually battering female patients
A 70-year-old doctor was arrested by Sarasota County deputies after learning he inappropriately touched female patients, investigators said.
A 70-year-old doctor was arrested by Sarasota County deputies after learning he inappropriately touched female patients, investigators said.
City of Sarasota offering free trees to reduce amount of energy residents' homes require
Sarasota city officials are once again launching a program to provide free trees to residents.
Sarasota city officials are once again launching a program to provide free trees to residents.
Hospitals test surgical patients for COVID-19 as elective procedures resume
Elective surgeries across the state of Florida have resumed, but many hospitals are now screening patients for COVID-19 before they head into the operation room. Doctors hope the extra precaution will help prevent the virus from spreading to medical staff and other patients.
Elective surgeries across the state of Florida have resumed, but many hospitals are now screening patients for COVID-19 before they head into the operation room. Doctors hope the extra precaution will help prevent the virus from spreading to medical staff and other patients.
Sarasota County eases beach restrictions; parking lots open Monday
Beaches in Sarasota County were already open for a week for exercise only, but, starting Monday, beachgoers can hit the sand for all purposes, including sunbathing.
Beaches in Sarasota County were already open for a week for exercise only, but, starting Monday, beachgoers can hit the sand for all purposes, including sunbathing.
New COVID-19 drive-up testing site opens in Sarasota
The state's 11th drive-up COVID-19 testing location opened up at the University Town Center Mall on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Anyone who wants to get tested, regardless if they're showing symptoms or not, is welcome -- even if they do not have insurance.
The state's 11th drive-up COVID-19 testing location opened up at the University Town Center Mall on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Anyone who wants to get tested, regardless if they're showing symptoms or not, is welcome -- even if they do not have insurance.
North Port police searching for missing woman
The North Port Police Department is searching for Theresa Williams, 58, who was last seen by her neighbors a day or two ago in her apartment complex (Willow Creek Apartments in North Port).
The North Port Police Department is searching for Theresa Williams, 58, who was last seen by her neighbors a day or two ago in her apartment complex (Willow Creek Apartments in North Port).
Deputies arrest man suspected of North Port murder
Alachua County deputies arrested Robert Parolisi Friday night just north of Gainesville after a woman was found dead from a gunshot wound at his North Port residence earlier in the evening.
Alachua County deputies arrested Robert Parolisi Friday night just north of Gainesville after a woman was found dead from a gunshot wound at his North Port residence earlier in the evening.
State College of Florida graduates via virtual ceremony
From the State College of Florida board room, Dr. Carol Probstfeld addressed more than 600 who logged on to watch the virtual graduation of the class of 2020.
From the State College of Florida board room, Dr. Carol Probstfeld addressed more than 600 who logged on to watch the virtual graduation of the class of 2020.
Record number of sea turtle nests documented in Sarasota as season begins
Sea turtle nesting season starts today, but Mote Marine Laboratory has already seen promising numbers.
Sea turtle nesting season starts today, but Mote Marine Laboratory has already seen promising numbers.
Venice cancels Fourth of July fireworks because of COVID-19 financial, operational concerns
Fireworks won’t be lighting the night sky in Venice, Florida this Fourth of July due to COVID-19-related financial and operational concerns, says Venice city manager Ed Lavallee.
Fireworks won’t be lighting the night sky in Venice, Florida this Fourth of July due to COVID-19-related financial and operational concerns, says Venice city manager Ed Lavallee.