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.
City of Sarasota bans groups of 10 or more to limit COVID-19 spread
The city of Sarasota has put a ban on social gatherings of 10 or more in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus disease.
The city of Sarasota has put a ban on social gatherings of 10 or more in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus disease.
Ringling Bridge lights up in patriotic sign of solidarity against COVID-19
The Ringling Bridge in Sarasota boasted a patriotic palette as it lit up in red, white and blue Wednesday night.
The Ringling Bridge in Sarasota boasted a patriotic palette as it lit up in red, white and blue Wednesday night.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital rolls out telemedicine to protect patients, staff
Sarasota Memorial Hospital recently rolled out telemedicine to non-critical patients in each isolation room and they hope to open it up to patients in the emergency room soon.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital recently rolled out telemedicine to non-critical patients in each isolation room and they hope to open it up to patients in the emergency room soon.
Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally dies at Sarasota Memorial from COVID-19 complications
Terrence McNally, one of America’s great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays "Love! Valour! Compassion!" and "Master Class" and the musicals "Ragtime" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," has died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 81.
Terrence McNally, one of America’s great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays "Love! Valour! Compassion!" and "Master Class" and the musicals "Ragtime" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," has died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 81.
Driver found dead after crashing into Sarasota home, police say
Sarasota police are investigating the death of a man after he crashed into a home, they said.
Sarasota police are investigating the death of a man after he crashed into a home, they said.
Student meals available at Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Sarasota distribution sites
With in-class learning canceled until at least mid-April, schools around the Bay Area are preparing thousands of school meals to ensure no child goes hungry during the coronavirus pandemic.
With in-class learning canceled until at least mid-April, schools around the Bay Area are preparing thousands of school meals to ensure no child goes hungry during the coronavirus pandemic.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital physician tests positive for COVID-19
The physician has been in self-quarantine since late Tuesday after coming in close contact with a community member who tested positive for COVID-19.
The physician has been in self-quarantine since late Tuesday after coming in close contact with a community member who tested positive for COVID-19.
Physician at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota tests positive for COVID-19
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota confirmed Friday one of its physicians tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease and was self-isolating at home.
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota confirmed Friday one of its physicians tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease and was self-isolating at home.
Sarasota County offers help to families with transition to online learning
Classrooms in Sarasota County will soon become virtual.
Classrooms in Sarasota County will soon become virtual.
Manatee, Sarasota counties stagger beach closings, starting Friday
Officials in Manatee and Sarasota counties decided together they should close their beaches before the weekend.
Officials in Manatee and Sarasota counties decided together they should close their beaches before the weekend.
Companies change business models during coronavirus pandemic
Many businesses are going online, changing hours and encouraging phone orders and payments to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Many businesses are going online, changing hours and encouraging phone orders and payments to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Detwiler's Farm Market designates elderly, disabled shopping hours
For those at a higher risk of severe illness if they contract COVID-19, a simple trip to the grocery store could put their lives in danger. That's why Detwiler's Farm Markets decided to change the way they do business during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
For those at a higher risk of severe illness if they contract COVID-19, a simple trip to the grocery store could put their lives in danger. That's why Detwiler's Farm Markets decided to change the way they do business during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Beachgoers draw circles in the sand, use pool noodles to create social distance
The beach forecast is perfect, but lifeguards are being reminded to wash their hands -- a reminder the forecast for COVID-19 is concerning.
The beach forecast is perfect, but lifeguards are being reminded to wash their hands -- a reminder the forecast for COVID-19 is concerning.
Two new positive cases of COVID-19 confirmed at Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota Memorial Hospital announced two new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 - an 87-year-old man admitted on March 13 and an 80-year-old man admitted on March 14.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital announced two new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 - an 87-year-old man admitted on March 13 and an 80-year-old man admitted on March 14.