New COVID-19 Cases In FL Increase 42 Percent In 1 Week: Report

According to Johns Hopkins University data, nearly 16,000 new coronavirus cases were reported in Florida in the last 7 days, reports said.

Red Tide Present At Sarasota County Beaches, Health Alert Issued

The Department of Health in Sarasota County sent out a health alert because of elevated levels of red tide at area beaches.

2nd Dose Pfizer, Moderna Vaccine Clinic Planned In North Port

A second-dose vaccine clinic distributing the Pfizer, Moderna vaccines will take place Saturday at North Port High School.

Vaccine Clinic To Close Permanently At Sarasota Square Mall

The COVID-19 vaccine clinic operated by the Department of Health in Sarasota County at Sarasota Square Mall will shut down for good June 24.

DOH Site Closed, Pop-up Clinics Planned Memorial Day Weekend

The Sarasota Square Mall vaccine clinic will close Saturday and Monday, while pop-up clinics are scheduled in Venice and North Port.

Normal Visiting Hours Resume At Sarasota Memorial Hospital

The hospital has opened its doors to more visitors and increased visiting hours after limiting visitations early in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Turning 65: Tips on Choosing the Right Medicare Plan

Join Advocate Health Advisors on Kate's Journey to 65 and learn about enrolling in Medicare.

Moderna Walk-Up Clinic Being Offered At Sarasota Square Mall

First and second doses of the vaccine are available daily and parents can bring their children ages 12 and up for Pfizer shots on Saturday.

Free COVID-19 Testing To Continue At Former Sarasota Kennel Club

The testing is available seven days a week after local health officials announced last week that state-run testing sites would be closed.

Vaccine Clinic For Ages 12 And Older Scheduled Saturday

Both the Pfizer and the Moderna vaccines will be available Saturday at Sarasota Square Mall.

FL Parents: Do You Want Your Young Teens Vaccinated?

Patch wants to know whether you plan on getting your young teens vaccinated now that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has expanded EUA.

State-Run COVID-19 Testing Sites In Sarasota To Close

The Robert L. Taylor Community Complex will stop testing for coronavirus Friday, while the Sarasota Kennel Club closes Sunday.

Pfizer Vaccine Clinic For Ages 16 And Older Scheduled Saturday

The DOH in Sarasota County will host a state-sponsored COVID-19 vaccine clinic for those 16 and older Saturday in North Port.

COVID-Sniffing Dog Joins Team At Doctors Hospital Of Sarasota

Buffy the COVID-sniffing dog, trained in a Southeastern Guide Dogs pilot program, has a 95 percent accuracy rate in detecting COVID-19.

Pfizer Vaccine Clinic Planned For Those 16 And Older Saturday

The Department of Health in Sarasota County will host a walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic for anyone 16 and older Saturday.

How Much Of Sarasota County Population Is Vaccinated?

This is how the Sarasota area compares to Florida and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

As CDC Updates Outdoor Mask Guidance, FL Counties Review Policies

With the CDC tweaking its recommendation for wearing face masks outdoors, Disney, Universal, various FL counties could revisit their rules.

Sarasota Memorial To Build 2 Outpatient Cancer Treatment Centers

The expansion of the hospital’s Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute includes the construction of outpatient centers in Sarasota and Venice.

Walk-Up Vaccine Clinics Scheduled Daily Through Saturday

The Department of Health in Sarasota County hosts walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics every day through Saturday at the Sarasota Square Mall.

Prison Inmates Vaccinated In Sarasota County Tuesday: Sheriff

About 40 percent of Sarasota County’s inmates have received their first dose of the Moderna vaccine, the sheriff’s office said.

Pfizer Vaccine Clinic In Sarasota Set For Teens Ages 16 And 17

Teens ages 16 and 17 must register in advance for the coronavirus vaccine clinic, which takes place Saturday at Sarasota Square Mall.

FL COVID Deaths Drop, Transmission Rate Remains High: White House

The state’s positivity rate saw a slight uptick to 8.8 percent and 40 counties are in “red” high transmission areas, the White House said.

How Close Are Sarasota Area Hospitals To Capacity? Update

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Sarasota County and across FL.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Joins Coronavirus Antibody Drug Study

The hospital is participating in a trial of an anti-CD14 monoclonal antibody drug that could reduce inflammation in COVID-19 patients.

Clinics Bring Vaccine To Underserved Groups In Manatee, Sarasota

Tidewell Hospice, community organizations will present nine vaccine clinics in mostly African American and Latinx neighborhoods.

7 Things To Know About Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine In Sarasota

Florida residents 18 and older are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine. Here’s how to get vaccinated in Sarasota County.

Feds Pause Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine In FL, Across US

The COVID-19 vaccine produced by Johnson & Johnson has been put on hold in FL because of blood-clot concerns, according to the FDA and CDC.

How Much Of Sarasota County Population Is Vaccinated?

Here is how the Sarasota area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

FL, Four Other States Account For Half Of New U.S. COVID-19 Cases

Five states, including Florida, are behind nearly half of the new coronavirus cases in the United States over the past 7-day period.

Everyone Age 16+ Can Register For The Vaccine In Sarasota County

While the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is available to everyone 16 and older in Florida Monday, Sarasota County has never received this brand.

Easter Sunday State-Run Second-Dose Vaccination Clinic Set

This state-operated second-dose clinic will take place at the Venice Municipal Airport Festival Grounds. Notifications sent Wednesday.

DOH-Sarasota Won't Host Vaccine Clinics On Easter Sunday

Those due to receive their coronavirus vaccine second dose on or near Easter Sunday, will receive an appointment notice after the holiday.

Decline Vaccine Appointments Twice, Get Removed From The Line

Anyone who declines a COVID-19 vaccine appointment twice will be taken out of the queue in Sarasota County.

See Latest: Sarasota Area Coronavirus Vaccine, Cases

Here is how Florida is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

Covid-19 Vaccine Open To All Floridians 18+ Starting April 5

Florida will open the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to adults 40 and over starting March 29. On April 5, access widens to those 18 and older.

How To Get A Coronavirus Vaccine In Sarasota County

Florida residents 50 and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s how to register in Sarasota County.

New Vaccine Registration System Launches Monday At Noon

Expect delayed responses as Sarasota County introduces its new registration system for everyone 18 and older Monday.

More Contagious COVID-19 Variant Surges Ahead Of FL Spring Break

Florida leads the U.S. in the number of cases of the mutated U.K. COVID-19 strain, which could cause problems during spring break.

Update: Hospital Capacity In Sarasota Area

Here's an update on how the waning COVID-19 epidemic is affecting hospital capacity in Sarasota County and across FL.

FL To Lower Vaccine Eligibility Age To 60 Years Old March 15

The state is “starting to see the (vaccine) demand soften a bit,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said. The age eligibility will lower March 15.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.