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Coronavirus

Local Restaurants Recognized for Covid-19 Sanitation Practices

The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association's Seal of Commitment is awarded to businesses with top sanitation and safety practices.

12/15/2020 By Staff

Covid-19

Blood Bank Is Asking for Plasma Donations

SunCoast Blood Centers is asking Covid-19 survivors to donate plasma.

12/14/2020 By Staff

Help Needed

Restaurant Association Says the Industry Is in 'Free Fall'

According to the National Restaurant Association, 10,000 restaurants have closed in just the last three months.

12/07/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Coronavirus

Florida Awarded an Additional $28 Million in Covid-19 Relief

The funds are for disaster relief employment, which will provide temporary jobs, employment and training services, and supportive services to eligible Floridians.

12/01/2020 By Staff

Reality Check

We Asked Locals How Their Jobs Have Been Affected Since Covid-19 Began

Here's what they had to say.

12/01/2020 By Kay Kipling

Gobble, Gobble

How to Have a Happy, Healthy Thanksgiving

Registered dietician Rebecca Henson shares her tips.

11/25/2020 By Hannah Wallace

Party City

'It's Not All Doom and Gloom': There Are Signs of Life for the Catering Industry

Even as the number of cases of coronavirus is rising again in Sarasota, many people are starting to plan events for next spring.

11/20/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Covid-19

Financial Assistance Program Boosts Economy During Pandemic

The Sarasota County CARES Assistance program has distributed tens of millions of dollars to individuals and businesses.

11/20/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Sarasota County Reports 251 New Covid-19 Cases

The county's daily positivity rate is higher than 10 percent for the first time since July.

11/17/2020 By Staff

Health News

Omeza Launches Second Consumer Product

Omeza Lidocaine Oil is for temporary relief for pain and itching for cuts, scrapes, burns, insect bites and other minor skin irritations.

11/10/2020 By Staff

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Jobs

As Covid-19 Cases Soar, 738,166 Americans Filed for Unemployment Last Week

Currently, a total of 21.5 million people are receiving some type of federal benefit.

11/05/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Covid-19 Outpatient Trial Shows 'Significantly Reduced' Virus Levels With Antibody Cocktail

Sarasota Memorial Hospital is currently participating in two trials using the Regeneron Pharmaceuticals drugs.

11/04/2020 By Staff

Economy

Gross Domestic Product Spiked By a Record 7.4 Percent in Third Quarter 2020

However, that growth is largely in response to Q2's unprecedented shutdowns, experts say.

10/29/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

All Faiths Food Bank Receives $95,000 to Support Mobile Pantries, Covid-19 Response Efforts

The food bank's Mobile Pantry program provides access to fresh produce, meats and groceries to those in need.

10/28/2020 By Staff

Outdoor Adventures

Let's Ride Electric Bikes on Siesta Key Beach

Cruise along Siesta's white sand on an electric bike with Endless Summer SRQ.

10/22/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Coronavirus

Sarasota County Schools Extends Face Covering Policy

But the vote attracted passionate responses from both sides.

10/21/2020 By Staff

Jobs

More Than 885,000 People Filed for Unemployment Last Week

The U.S. also surpassed 8 million known cases of Covid-19, and 8 million Americans are now considered poor.

10/15/2020 By Staff

Jobs

Layoffs Will Continue Without More Aid, Economists Say

More than 804,000 Americans filed for unemployment last week.

10/08/2020 By Staff

Cheers for Tears

Dry Eyes Have Intensified in Lockdown

All that time spent staring at our screens causes a 50 percent or higher reduction in your blink rate.

10/07/2020 By Hannah Wallace

Time to Unplug

Five Simple Ways to Reduce Stress Right Now

When you think you don’t have time for self-care, remember what Mr. Rogers said: “Feeling good about ourselves is essential in our being able to love others.”

10/07/2020 By Heather Dunhill

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