The Pandemic

Sarasota Memorial's Covid-19 Patient Census Is the Highest It's Ever Been

Of the 239 Covid-positive patients in the hospital, 52 are in the ICU and 34 are on ventilators; 89 percent of them are unvaccinated.

08/17/2021 By Megan McDonald

Breaking News

Manatee County School Board Approves Mask Mandate

The mandate will remain in place until Wednesday, Aug. 25, but children and employees will be allowed to opt out.

08/16/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Health News

SunCoast Blood Centers Asks Public to Donate Blood During Covid Surge

In the last 24 hours, three local hospitals used an unprecedented amount of blood products.

08/12/2021 By Staff

Coronavirus

How Long Do You Have to Wait to Get Vaccinated After Having Covid?

The short answer: about a month. Here's some more info from local and national sources.

08/12/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Foundations Help CenterPlace Health Get More “Shots in Arms”

A grant from the Gulf Coast and Barancik foundations will power COVID-19 vaccine outreach to underserved communities.

08/11/2021

Food News

How Sarasota Restaurants Are Navigating a Labor Shortage

Wages are rising and more restaurants are offering benefits and other bonuses—but servers and cooks remain scarce.

08/11/2021 By Elizabeth Djinis

Covid-19

Sarasota County Schools Announces New Safety Protocols

A rise in pediatric Covid-19 cases has caused the district to make changes to its safety measures.

08/11/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Back to School

Here’s What You Need to Know About Covid-19 School Safety Protocols

Sarasota County Schools superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen on what families can expect.

08/11/2021 By Allison Forsyth

The Pandemic

La Primavera Supermarket to Host Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic Aug. 21

The walk-up clinic will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; the Pfizer vaccine will be available for those ages 12 and older. No appointments are necessary; bilingual Spanish speakers will be on site to help coordinate.

08/10/2021 By Staff

The Pandemic

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Reports Record Number of Covid Patients

The hospital currently has 201 Covid-positive patients—the highest number since the pandemic began last March.

08/10/2021 By Megan McDonald

Newsflash

Stephen King Talks Writing, Covid, Piney Point and Red Tide on The Late Show

For such a small city, Sarasota sure seems to make the news a lot.

08/10/2021 By Megan McDonald

Covid-19

Covid-19 Testing Site Returns to Robert L. Taylor Center

The free walk-up testing site will be available 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

08/06/2021 By Staff

Covid-19

A Sarasota Pediatrician's Advice for Keeping Children Safe When Returning to School

Sarasota Memorial Hospital pediatrician Jessie Hoang shares what parents and children can do to stay protected from Covid-19 when returning to school.

08/05/2021 By Allison Forsyth