Health & Fitness

Coronavirus

Citywide Public Health Emergency Extended Through May 1

Lido Beach and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall also remain closed.

04/24/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Mattison's Donates More Than 600 Meals for COVID-19 Relief

The restaurant group is partnering with local businesses to prepare and deliver meals to first responders and underserved populations.

04/24/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Sweet Sparkman Is Creating Face Shields for Healthcare Workers

Using 3-D printers, Sweet Sparkman and MRG 3D have printed and distributed more than 14,000 shields to local medical professionals.

04/24/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Available Tuesday in North Sarasota

A second round of testing will take place at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex. Appointments are required.

04/24/2020 By Staff

Economy

Is an Economic Shutdown Worse Than COVID-19? A State Economist Weighs In

Sean Snaith, one of Florida’s best-known economists, says “self-inflicted” damage to the economy has become more devastating than the virus itself.

04/24/2020 By David Hackett

Coronavirus

Our New Normal: Scenes From a Masked Sarasota

Photographer Barbara Banks snapped these portraits of masked Sarasotans as they try to go about their lives—sometimes cautiously, sometimes joyfully, sometimes in spite of all the odds.

04/24/2020 Photography by Barbara Banks

Can do

How to Get Your Hands on Local Beer Despite Taproom Closures

There's no reason to subsist on substandard beer while you ride this thing out.

04/24/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Coronavirus

Tidewell Hospice Opens 'Community Hope Line'

Grief support, spiritual support and social support assistance are all available.

04/23/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Another 4.4 Million People Filed Unemployment Claims Last Week

Those claims bring the unemployment total to more than 26 million people, or 11.3 percent.

04/23/2020 By Megan McDonald

Helping Hand

'Feed A Healthcare Hero!' Program Donates Meals to Local Hospital Workers

Michael Saunders realtor Brian Loebker's program that delivers meals to healthcare workers and supports local restaurants is going national.

04/23/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Zen Habits

Feel Better: CROP Juice's Karen Odierna Shares Her Top Health Tips

Odierna, a former R.N. and the founder of CROP Juice, gives us her thoughts on herbal remedies, Vitamin D and probiotics.

04/23/2020 By Heather Dunhill

Real Estate

Residential Real Estate Sales Rose in March, Despite Market Slowdown

New listings and pending sales decreased after the COVID-19 pandemic worsened.

04/22/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Foundations, Donors Fund More Than $1.8 Million for COVID-19 Relief

More than 30 grants have been awarded to date, falling into several high-need areas.

04/22/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Sarasota County to Open Beaches With Restrictions; Lido Beach to Remain Closed

Sarasota County beach parking lots will stay closed and group activities are prohibited; Manatee County beaches and Lido Beach will also remain closed.

04/22/2020 By Staff