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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

Fitness

University Town Center Will Host a Free Outdoor Fitness Series

Starting Saturday, Sept. 4, local fitness instructors will lead weekly classes covering a variety of different types of exercise.

08/16/2021 By Allison Forsyth

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

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

Your Health Questions Answered

What Are the Benefits of Eating Seasonal Produce?

Alyson Noune of Jessica's Organic Farm weighs in.

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

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

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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

Helping Paws

Meet Buffy, the Covid-19 Sniffing Dog at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota

The two-year-old Labrador Retriever is the only Covid-19 scent-detection dog working in a U.S. hospital.

08/04/2021 By Allison Forsyth

The Pandemic

Florida Breaks Covid-19 Hospitalization Records Again

Florida reported 12,408 hospitalizations today, the vast majority of whom are unvaccinated.

08/04/2021 By Megan McDonald

Your Health Questions Answered

Can We Keep Our Home and Office Air Clean During Covid-19?

Allergens, virus particles and other germs can travel through the air. A local allergist and asthma specialists shares how to prevent it.

08/04/2021 By Allison Forsyth

The Pandemic

Florida Is Breaking Records for Covid Cases, Hospitalizations

Sarasota Memorial Hospital currently has 131 Covid-positive patients.

08/02/2021 By Megan McDonald

The Pandemic

SMH Re-Activates ‘No Visitors’ Policy

The policy takes effect Monday, Aug. 2, and comes in response to surging Covid-19 cases.

07/30/2021 By Staff

Sun 'n' Fun

Here's How to Choose the Right Sunscreen for You This Summer

SkinSmart Dermatology's Dr. Elizabeth Callahan shares her top tips.

07/30/2021 By Allison Forsyth

The Pandemic

Publix Will Require Employees to Wear Masks Again

The change is effective Aug. 2.

07/30/2021 By Staff

Covid-19

What Do We Need to Know About the Covid-19 Delta Variant and Breakthrough Cases?

Sarasota Memorial Hospital infectious disease specialist Dr. Manuel Gordillo breaks down what's happening locally.

07/29/2021 By Allison Forsyth

The Pandemic

'We're in Pandemic Mode': Here's What's Happening With Covid-19 at SMH

"When you go through the ICU, it's an eye-opener."

07/29/2021 By Megan McDonald

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