03/27/2020
03/27/2020
Local News for Sarasota, Florida
03/27/2020
03/27/2020
Coronavirus Florida: Sarasota-Manatee hotel occupancy plummets
Some hotels in Sarasota County are 10% occupied right now, compared to last year when the countywide occupancy rate for this month was 89.6%. Manatee County’s occupancy in March 2019 was 92.5% and today hotels are between 3% and 15%. Read the rest of the article on heraldtribune.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Aldi wins bid for Sarasota, Venice Lucky’s stores
Aldi is officially taking over the Sarasota County Lucky’s Market stores.The German discount supermarket chain was the winning bidder for five leased stores, including Sarasota and Venice, and one owned property for a total […] Read the rest of the article on heraldtribune.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Saving our seniors: Local organizations helping the homebound elderly
Every Tuesday, seniors would meet at the Friendship Center in Sarasota for intermediate harmonica. Read the rest of the article on Yoursun.com READ MORE.03/27/2020
Coronavirus Florida: Sarasota science center seeks help to build masks
The Suncoast Science Center is developing prototype masks and shields in its state-of-the-art lab, but it needs volunteers and help finding those in need. Read the rest of the article on heraldtribune.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Sarasota firefighter tests positive for COVID-19
County Fire Chief Mike Regnier discussed the department’s safety protocols at a press conference today. Read the rest of the article on yourobserver.com READ MORE.03/27/2020
Drive-thru testing site opens
SARASOTA – The county’s first drive-thru testing site for COVID-19 opened Friday but don’t make plans to go get tested on your own. Read the rest of the article on Yoursun.com READ MORE.03/27/2020
Sarasota Schools violating disabilities law, judge says
An order issued Friday says the Sarasota School District has not followed a judge’s mandate. The school district attorney says they are trying. Read the rest of the article on heraldtribune.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Goodwill Manasota lays off more than half its workforce
Goodwill Manasota in Sarasota and Manatee counties lays off more than half its workforce Read the rest of the article on yourobserver.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Coronavirus Florida: 5 more COVID-19 cases at Sarasota Memorial Hospital
The hospital has diagnosed 26 patients with COVID-19 since the outbreak began, and 12 currently are hospitalized. Read the rest of the article on heraldtribune.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Sarasota opens drive through testing site
SARASOTA- Sarasota County Health Department begins their first day of Drive-through testing, with day one running smoothly. Read the rest of the article on snntv.com READ MORE.03/27/2020
Sarasota County: Firefighter has COVID-19
SARASOTA – A Sarasota County firefighter has tested positive for COVID-19, county officials reported Friday afternoon. Read the rest of the article on Yoursun.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
City of Sarasota, Government: #COVID19 – @Ford getting …
#COVID19 – @Ford getting the front line medical teams at Sarasota Memorial Hospital geared up for the fight! ?EM Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
City of Sarasota, Government: #COVID19 – EMERGENCY ORDER …
#COVID19 – EMERGENCY ORDER – Social gatherings of 10 or more are currently PROHIBITED in City limits. More about enforcement kN2 Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
City of Sarasota, Government: #COVID19 – SOCIAL DISTANCING …
#COVID19 – SOCIAL DISTANCING – “We all have a role to play in preventing the person-to-person spread of this disease which can be deadly for vulnerable groups.” – Dr. Jerome Adams, U.S. Surgeon General Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
City of Sarasota, Government: Latest Weekly Briefs from …
Latest Weekly Briefs from City Manager @tombarwin: COVID-19 Response Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Sarasota County Schools: You’re invited to join …
You’re invited to join @yoursuncoast as they host their 19th Annual Car Show Expo! This event will feature a variety of cars, boats, motorcycles, a silent auction, door prizes and more. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Sarasota County Government: Sarasota County Fire Chief …
Sarasota County Fire Chief Michael Regnier will speak to the media this afternoon to answer questions regarding a county firefighter who tested presumptive positive for COVID-19. It will be streamed on Facebook live. #SRQCounty Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.03/27/2020
Coronavirus Florida: Efforts to prevent spread of virus are hurting most vulnerable
As restrictions mount in Sarasota, the effort to combat the spread of COVID-19 is hurting vulnerable people in unexpected ways Read the rest of the article on heraldtribune.com READ MORE.03/27/2020