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DeSantis Talks Testing, Says Supply Delays Impacted State Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

Cathy Carter

Governor Ron DeSantis was in Sarasota Tuesday to discuss the state’s latest response to the coronavirus pandemic.Speaking at a new COVID-19 testing site…
Education

Coronavirus: Florida K-12 Schools Plan For Online Learning In Case They Need To Close

Kerry Sheridan

Local public schools are preparing for online learning in case they have to close due to coronavirus.So far, just one school in the Tampa Bay area --…
Health News Florida

COVID-19: Unclear How Manatee Man Was Infected With Coronavirus, Say Officials

Kerry Sheridan

One of the confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Tampa Bay area is a patient who has no recent history of travel. The man is in his 60s, and is a resident of…
Politics / Issues

Paid Parking Returns To 'Prime Spots' In Downtown Sarasota

Susan Giles Wantuck

By Susan Giles WantuckThere's a long history of business owners pushing back against efforts by the city of Sarasota to put paid parking downtown.Sarasota…
Environment

Sea Turtle Patrol Starts Early On Sarasota Area Beaches

Cathy Carter

By Cathy CarterIt's just after sunrise on Sarasota's Lido Beach and the start of sea turtle patrol for Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium Senior…

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