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Listeria Outbreak Linked To Sarasota Ice Cream Brand: CDC

1 person has died and 22 have been hospitalized in a listeria outbreak linked to Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota, the CDC said.

EPA Issues New Drinking Water Health Advisories: See Florida Impacts

"Forever chemicals" were found in the water supply of cities throughout Florida. The EPA has new warnings about the chemicals.

FL’s COVID-19 Data ‘Inaccurate Or Incomplete’: FL Auditor General

A report from the Florida Auditor General found early pandemic data related to COVID-19 cases and deaths was “inaccurate or incomplete.”

Breast Milk For Premature Babies Collected By Sarasota Memorial Venice

Sarasota Memorial Hospital has opened its second Milk Depot to collect donated breast milk for struggling babies at its Venice campus.

Planet Fitness To Offer Free Workouts To Florida High School Students

Florida teens can work out at Planet Fitness for free May 16 through Aug. 31 as part of the company's High School Summer Pass initiative.

Will You Still Wear A Mask On Public Transit? FL Patch Survey

With a federal judge voiding a federal mask mandate for public transportation, will you still wear a mask on planes, buses? Take our survey.

Horses For Heroes Help Veterans Combat Trauma

The program provides holistic healing treatments for veterans and their families.

New Surgical Robot Assists Hip Surgeries At Sarasota Memorial

Dr. Stolarski at Sarasota Memorial will perform the first robotic-assisted hip replacement surgery for the hospital system later this month.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Sarasota Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Sarasota County.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Sarasota Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Sarasota County and across FL.

COVID-19 Omicron Surge Peaks, Cases Drop In Florida: Analysis

The omicron surge is waning in Florida and nationwide, giving health experts hope the COVID-19 pandemic is entering a more manageable phase.

COVID-19 Testing Site In Sarasota Becomes Walk-Up Only

The COVID-19 testing site at the former Sarasota Kennel Club is now a walk-up testing site, rather than drive-thru.

Hospital Capacity In Sarasota Area: See The Latest

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

Vaccine Mandate Reinstated For Sarasota Memorial Workers

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate for medical facilities that accept Medicare or Medicaid.

Salmonella Outbreak In Florida, Elsewhere Tied To Bearded Dragons

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that 15 of the salmonella cases were serious enough to require hospitalization.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Sarasota Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Sarasota County and across FL.

New COVID-19 Testing Site To Open In Venice: DOH

With the demand for COVID-19 testing rising, a new testing site is opening at the Venice Community Center Wednesday.

FL COVID: Nearly 10K Hospitalized, Record Cases Reported Saturday

In the past two weeks, Florida's COVID-19 hospitalizations have increased nearly 362 percent, the Florida Hospital Association said.

80 Percent Of Floridians Could Be Infected In COVID Surge: Report

1 in 3 COVID-19 tests were positive in Florida last week and the state broke another record number for coronavirus cases reported on Friday.

Pfizer Boosters For Kids 12-15: What Florida Parents Need To Know

The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorize booster shots for children ages 12-15.

First ‘Flurona’ Cases Reported In South Florida: Report

A Cape Coral man may be one of the 1st in FL – and the U.S. – to be diagnosed with both COVID-19 and the flu at the same time, reports said.

How Close Are Sarasota Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Here's an update on how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Sarasota County and across FL.

Long Wait For COVID Testing In Sarasota Backs Up Traffic: Police

With lines backed up at the former Sarasota Kennel Club, police suggest people go to other COVID-19 testing sites in the county.

142K COVID Cases Reported In FL Over New Year's Eve Weekend: CDC

DeSantis accused other states’ leaders of fueling “hysteria” during current COVID-19 surge and touted FL as “freest state,” reports said.

Scammers Reported At Sarasota COVID-19 Testing Site: Police

During Florida’s current coronavirus surge, scammers were reported at the Ed Smith Stadium COVID-19 testing site in Sarasota, police said.

FL Continues To Break Records With 76K New COVID-19 Cases

Southeast Florida has been hit hardest by the latest surge in COVID-19 cases, as the state saw about 300K new cases reported Dec. 24-30.

Hospital Capacity In Sarasota Area: See The Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Sarasota County and across FL.

COVID-19 Testing Causing Traffic Delays In Sarasota: Police

The FL Department of Health in Sarasota County said it’s received calls about three-hour waits at the former Kennel Club COVID testing site.

Find COVID-19 Testing Locations In Sarasota County

As COVID-19 tests surge in Florida, here’s where you can get tested in Sarasota ahead of New Year’s Eve.

How Close Are Sarasota Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Here are updated numbers on which hospitals are nearing capacity in Sarasota County.

COVID-19 Testing In Sarasota County: Find Locations

Demand for COVID-19 testing has increased in Sarasota County ahead of the holidays and as new cases are on the rise in Florida.

COVID-19 Booster Shots: Where To Find Them In Sarasota

Boosters available in Sarasota help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.

Hospital Capacity In Sarasota Area: See Latest Numbers

Here is updated data on hospital capacity in Sarasota County.

Sarasota Memorial Spent $1B On New Medical Facilities In 2021

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s new facilities include a Venice medical campus, an oncology tower and a behavioral health pavilion.

8 FL Hospitals Among Best To Have A Baby

U.S. News & World Report this week released its inaugural list of the best U.S. hospitals for maternity. See which FL hospitals were ranked.

Coronavirus Cases Down 7 Percent Recently In Sarasota County: CDC

Sarasota County has "substantial" coronavirus transmission, according to the CDC.

What’s Going Around FL? Flu, ‘Super Cold,’ COVID-19

Flu activity is on the rise in about half of Florida’s counties. Doctors warn that the state could see a worse flu season than recent years.

Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial' In Sarasota County: CDC

The rate of new cases has increased recently in Sarasota County.

No-Swim Advisory Issued For Bird Key Park In Sarasota: DOH

Bird Key Park visitors are asked to stay out of the water due to a high level of the enterococcus bacteria, the Department of Health said.