Virtual Stylist

Sarasota Boutique Offering Curbside Delivery Service

T. Georgiano's is still serving customers during COVID-19 outbreak by offering online shopping services, curbside delivery and virtual styling sessions.

03/19/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Business

State Activates Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program

The bridge loan program will provide short-term, interest-free loans to small businesses that experience economic injury from COVID-19.

03/19/2020 By Staff

Update

Asolo Rep Cancels Remainder of Season, and Other Arts-Related Closings News

All of our area's arts organizations are deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

03/19/2020 By Kay Kipling

Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day: A Purple Sunset on Siesta Key

Consider this your daily moment of zen.

03/19/2020 By Staff

Hand Up

Local Distilleries Produce Hand Sanitizer in Response to Shortage

Loaded Cannon and Drum Circle Distilling are producing and distributing free hand sanitizer to hospitals, nursing homes and first responders.

03/19/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Best of Sarasota

Introducing the Sarasota Hope Photo Project

We invite you to submit photos that are uplifting, remind us why we love Sarasota and the surrounding areas, and show works of beauty or acts of kindness in these troubling days.

03/19/2020

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: Three Homes for Hunkering Down

From a Gulf-front estate to a well-priced condo, here are some houses we wouldn't mind spending (extended) time in.

03/19/2020 By Robert Plunket

Economy

Florida Small Businesses Can Now Apply for Disaster Relief Loans

The SBA is offering Economic Disaster Injury Loans of up to $2 million for Florida's small businesses and nonprofits.

03/19/2020 By Staff

Eat Green

Worden Farm Extends Organic Veggie Box Deliveries Through April 15

While the Sarasota Farmers Market is closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Worden Farm is offering an opportunity to stock up on locally grown, organic produce.

03/19/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Breaking News

Sarasota, Manatee County Beaches Closed

The closures took effect in Manatee County at 6 a.m. on Friday, March 20, and in Sarasota County at 6 a.m. Saturday, March 21.

03/19/2020 By Megan McDonald

City News

County Waives Shut-Offs for Water Services Through April 13

The county is also encouraging the community to practice social distancing by using online, phone and mail bill-pay services.

03/18/2020 By Staff

Public Health

New Harvard, ProPublica Report Asks Whether Hospitals Are Ready for COVID-19

Maps and interactive data—including for the Sarasota region—show the urgency of "flattening the curve."

03/18/2020 By Megan McDonald

Travel Safety

Here's What's Happening at SRQ Airport in the Face of COVID-19

SRQ International CEO Rick Piccolo says the airport has experienced a slight decline in passenger count over the last two weeks.

03/18/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Closures

Sarasota County Libraries Closed; Will Offer Curbside Services

Residents can also apply for a digital library card to access the online catalog.

03/17/2020 By Megan McDonald

Housing

Organization Creates Campaign for More Accessory Dwelling Units

The Helpful Hopeful Housing campaign is in response to the region's affordable housing crisis.

03/17/2020 By Staff

Real Estate

Ian Black Real Estate Tapped to Manage Leasing for Sarasota Warehouse

The building is the former home of Honeywell Aerospace.

03/17/2020 By Staff

Closures

Historic Spanish Point, Bishop Museum to Temporarily Close

The museums join the ranks of other area organizations in trying to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

03/17/2020 By Megan McDonald

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03/17/2020

Florida Primary

After Serving Her Time in Prison, a Sarasota Woman Goes to the Polls

Betty Riddle voted for the first time in her life at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex this morning.

03/17/2020 By Isaac Eger

Breaking News

DeSantis Orders Bars and Night Clubs to Close; Restricts Restaurants to Half Capacity

Several local restaurants had already started to adopt new ways of operating before the governor's order this morning.

03/17/2020 By Megan McDonald