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.
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.