Doctor's offices move outdoors, use makeshift test kits to serve potential COVID-19 patients
When Dr. Steve Grogg's Sarasota office got its first positive COVID-19 test result, he realized they needed to move that part of the operation out of the main office, as a service to all of his patients.
When Dr. Steve Grogg's Sarasota office got its first positive COVID-19 test result, he realized they needed to move that part of the operation out of the main office, as a service to all of his patients.
No military honors: Sarasota veterans group honors fallen hero in lieu of funeral
As the novel coronavirus pandemic changes the way America does just about everything, including military funerals, but his community did not want Lewis's service and sacrifice to go unrecognized.
As the novel coronavirus pandemic changes the way America does just about everything, including military funerals, but his community did not want Lewis's service and sacrifice to go unrecognized.
Businesses change, adapt to survive coronavirus pandemic
Solorzano's Pizza in Sarasota is offering hard to find products for sale and planning on turning the dining room into an Italian market to stay afloat during coronavirus pandemic.
Solorzano's Pizza in Sarasota is offering hard to find products for sale and planning on turning the dining room into an Italian market to stay afloat during coronavirus pandemic.
Protecting the homeless becomes fight between Sarasota County, city leaders
The novel coronavirus has re-ignited a nearly 10-year-old argument over what to do about the homeless in Sarasota. The city wants the county to help shelter the homeless until the pandemic passes. But the sheriff says the city blew its chance years ago.
The novel coronavirus has re-ignited a nearly 10-year-old argument over what to do about the homeless in Sarasota. The city wants the county to help shelter the homeless until the pandemic passes. But the sheriff says the city blew its chance years ago.
Clinical trials on new antiviral drug, plasma begin at Sarasota Memorial Hospital; recovered donors needed
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is among the first medical centers in the nation that have been approved to participate in two different clinical trials to treat COVID-19: Remdesivir and plasma from recovered patients.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is among the first medical centers in the nation that have been approved to participate in two different clinical trials to treat COVID-19: Remdesivir and plasma from recovered patients.
Siesta Key resident builds fence to keep people off private beaches not closed under county order
Siesta Key resident Michael Holderness built a temporary fence to keep people off private beaches after seeing large groups gathering, but Sarasota County said the fence went up without a permit and issued a notice of violation.
Siesta Key resident Michael Holderness built a temporary fence to keep people off private beaches after seeing large groups gathering, but Sarasota County said the fence went up without a permit and issued a notice of violation.
Backyard gardening can help relieve 'stay at home' stress
Big Earth Landscaping Supply says business is booming as people fight off feelings of claustrophobia and cabin fever during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 'stay at home' orders, by working in their yard.
Big Earth Landscaping Supply says business is booming as people fight off feelings of claustrophobia and cabin fever during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 'stay at home' orders, by working in their yard.
Blueberry farms offer big discounts for anyone willing to pick their own
At Albritton Fruit Farms, 60,000 blueberry plants with fruit ripe and ready to pick, cover 25 acres of land off State Road 72 in Sarasota, but there's nowhere for the berries to be sold.
At Albritton Fruit Farms, 60,000 blueberry plants with fruit ripe and ready to pick, cover 25 acres of land off State Road 72 in Sarasota, but there's nowhere for the berries to be sold.
From makeup to music, businesses offer services online to help you stay busy
Many folks are spending a lot of time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has proven difficult for some who need to stay busy.
Many folks are spending a lot of time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has proven difficult for some who need to stay busy.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital reduces staff, blaming cost of coronavirus response
As hospitals across Florida brace for the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, at least one Bay Area hospital has opted to eliminate staff because of the “financial hit” the virus is having.
As hospitals across Florida brace for the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, at least one Bay Area hospital has opted to eliminate staff because of the “financial hit” the virus is having.
Ill-fated cruise ships given approval to dock in Florida; Sarasota couples among passengers
Passengers aboard two cruise ships that have had coronavirus cases and deaths have been given the green light to disembark at a Florida port. Two Sarasota couples are among those who will disembark at Port Everglades in Broward County.
Passengers aboard two cruise ships that have had coronavirus cases and deaths have been given the green light to disembark at a Florida port. Two Sarasota couples are among those who will disembark at Port Everglades in Broward County.
Family losing hope for Sarasota couple sick and stuck on cruise ship off Florida coast
The 31-day cruise was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime. Gloria and Bill Weed left with another Sarasota couple in early March. They flew to Buenos Aires where they boarded the Zaandam for a South American cruise.
The 31-day cruise was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime. Gloria and Bill Weed left with another Sarasota couple in early March. They flew to Buenos Aires where they boarded the Zaandam for a South American cruise.
Bradenton grandfather of 11 dies of COVID-19 after returning from cruise
A cruise aboard the Costa Luminosa turned into the worst-case scenario for Tom Sheehan, his wife, and their two friends.
A cruise aboard the Costa Luminosa turned into the worst-case scenario for Tom Sheehan, his wife, and their two friends.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital employees among Florida’s new COVID-19 cases
On Sunday, four additional members of Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s health care team and seven more patients at the hospital were diagnosed with COVID-19.
On Sunday, four additional members of Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s health care team and seven more patients at the hospital were diagnosed with COVID-19.
Sarasota boat ramps, Bird Key Park parking lot to close Sunday
City-owned boat ramps, 10th Street boat ramps and City Island boat ramps, as well as the Bird Key Park parking lot will close to the public effective Sunday, March 29 at 6 a.m. as part of emergency orders related to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
City-owned boat ramps, 10th Street boat ramps and City Island boat ramps, as well as the Bird Key Park parking lot will close to the public effective Sunday, March 29 at 6 a.m. as part of emergency orders related to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
DOH Sarasota pauses COVID-19 drive-thru test site until Tuesday due to lack of appointments
To date, more than 60 people have been tested, however, DOH Sarasota has not been able to fill the 50 appointment slots per day.
To date, more than 60 people have been tested, however, DOH Sarasota has not been able to fill the 50 appointment slots per day.
Ford donates 500 face shields to Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota Memorial Hospital received 500 plastic, FDA-approved face shields from Ford on Friday.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital received 500 plastic, FDA-approved face shields from Ford on Friday.
Sarasota County firefighter tests positive for COVID-19
A Sarasota County fire station is being cleaned and decontaminated after one of its firefighter/paramedics tested presumptive positive for COVID-19.
A Sarasota County fire station is being cleaned and decontaminated after one of its firefighter/paramedics tested presumptive positive for COVID-19.
Appointment-only COVID-19 testing site opens Friday in Sarasota
Health officials in Sarasota County teamed up with Sarasota Memorial Hospital to launch a drive-thru collection site for COVID-19. However, it is by appointment only.
Health officials in Sarasota County teamed up with Sarasota Memorial Hospital to launch a drive-thru collection site for COVID-19. However, it is by appointment only.
Hospital leaders urge Manatee, Sarasota Counties to do more to prevent spread of COVID-19
The leaders of Manatee Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Memorial Hospital are urging county leaders to shut down the non-essentials of daily life.
The leaders of Manatee Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Memorial Hospital are urging county leaders to shut down the non-essentials of daily life.