Many In FL Have Difficulty Getting Coronavirus Vaccine: Survey

We asked readers about the vaccine rollout in Florida. Patch received 708 responses from people sharing their vaccination experiences.

How Close Are Sarasota Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

Here's how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Sarasota County and across FL.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting Sarasota Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Sarasota.

Weekly Update: See Which Sarasota Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

New federal data shows how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Sarasota County.

Second-Dose Vaccine Appointments Scheduled By DOH

The Department of Health in Sarasota County sent out notifications to those eligible for a second-dose vaccination clinic Thursday, Friday.

First-Dose Vaccination Alerts Went Out Sunday Morning

The Department of Health in Sarasota County is scheduling 3,600 first-dose coronavirus vaccine appointments for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Sarasota County Opts Out Of FL’s Vaccine Registration System

Those who want to receive a coronavirus vaccine in Sarasota County must register through the county’s Everbridge system.

Vaccine Clinic Planned For Older School District Workers: Report

Sarasota County Schools employees 65 and older can get vaccinated for the coronavirus at Sarasota Square Mall Sunday, reports said.

48 FL Counties In Red Zone: White House Coronavirus Task Force

White House COVID-19 reports, which include key FL county-level data and federal guidelines, were kept hidden by the Trump administration.

Vaccine Registration Numbers Added To Everbridge Accounts

This new account registration number lets residents see where they are in the queue to receive the coronavirus vaccine in Sarasota County.

Commissioner Nancy Detert Discusses Bout With Coronavirus

Nancy Detert missed two Sarasota County Commission meetings in early January because she was sick with COVID-19.

DOH Sent Out Vaccine Notifications Thursday Morning

The Department of Health in Sarasota County will distribute 1,500 first doses of the coronavirus vaccine at Sarasota Square Mall Friday.

Vaccination Clinics Starting At Sarasota Square Mall Thursday

The mall, located off U.S. 41, is a “central location,” making it convenient for more county residents, a DOH representative said.

Hospital Capacity In The Sarasota Area: Weekly Update

New federal data shows how the coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Sarasota County and across Florida.

1,000 First-Dose Vaccine Appointments Offered To Those In Queue

The Department of Health in Sarasota County has 1,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine to distribute at a clinic Wednesday.

The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods administers COVID-19 vaccine

CVS Clinic administered the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine to residents, associates and caregivers on January 15-16

Drive-Thru Coronavirus Vaccination Site Opens At Twin Lakes Park

Around 1,100 people were vaccinated by the Department of Health in Sarasota County at its new drive-thru vaccination site Thursday.

Florida Leads US In Cases Of UK Coronavirus Variant: CDC

There have been 46 confirmed cases of the more contagious COVID-19 strain from the United Kingdom in Florida, more than any other state.

Hospital Capacity In The Sarasota Area: See The Latest

New federal government data shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in Sarasota County.

Second SCAT Bus Driver Tests Positive for Coronavirus: County

Two Sarasota County Area Transit drivers have tested positive for coronavirus since Jan. 9, the county said.

DOH To Host COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic At Twin Lakes Park

The DOH in Sarasota County will receive 3,300 coronavirus vaccine doses and will host a vaccination clinic Thursday and Friday.

Task Force Warns Florida Of ‘Full COVID-19 Resurgence’: Report

The Jan. 10 White House Coronavirus Task Force Report provides a dire outlook for Florida, reports said.

DOH Sarasota Official Warns Of Coronavirus Spike: Report

The 14-day positivity rate in Sarasota County increased to 7.7 percent, reports said.

350K Seniors Vaccinated In FL; State Tops 1.5M Cases: Report

Gov. DeSantis announced new FL Publix stores will offer the coronavirus vaccine, reiterated his “seniors first” plan Tuesday, reports said.

Sarasota County Received 1,000 Surprise Vaccine Doses Monday: DOH

The doses arrived after Sarasota was told it wouldn't receive the vaccine anytime soon. The DOH will release info on distribution Tuesday.

See Which Sarasota Area Hospitals Near Capacity Amid Coronavirus Surge

New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in the Sarasota area.

DOH Plans New Initiatives To Ease Vaccine Frustrations

The Department of Health in Sarasota County will launch drive-thru vaccine clinics and a call-in registration system.

Appointments Fill Quickly For Sarasota Memorial Vaccine Clinic

Sarasota Memorial Hospital will use excess doses to vaccinate 3,000 to 3,500 members of the public Saturday and Sunday.

DOH Quickly Reaches Capacity On Vaccination Appointments Sunday

The DOH in Sarasota began booking coronavirus vaccine appointments for Monday at 3:30 p.m. Sunday and reached capacity within a half hour.

Second Round Of Vaccine Appointments Fills Up Within 30 Minutes

The DOH of Sarasota County opened registration for its second round of public coronavirus vaccinations for those 65+ Wednesday afternoon.

Sarasota DOH Hits Coronavirus Vaccine Capacity Within An Hour

The Department of Health in Sarasota reached capacity for COVID-19 vaccination appointments on Tuesday and Wednesday in less than an hour.

Nearly 32,000 FL Coronavirus Cases Reported Since Christmas Eve

The statewide positivity rate jumped to above 11 percent over the holiday weekend.

Florida's Seniors Next In Line For Coronavirus Vaccine: Report

Gov. Ron DeSantis breaks from CDC recommendations, says Florida's elderly residents will be vaccinated next, reports said.

Sarasota Coronavirus Testing Site Abruptly Shut Down: Report

With the Cattleman Road site shut down, expect delays at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex testing site, reports said.

DeSantis Wants To ‘Take The Politics Out Of’ Coronavirus Vaccine

With coronavirus cases rising in Florida, Gov. DeSantis discussed the pending vaccine at Trump’s Operation Warp Speed summit on Tuesday.

FL Patch Survey: Will You Take The Coronavirus Vaccine?

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida could begin vaccinating residents by the end of December once vaccinations by Pfizer, Moderna are approved.

Florida Surpasses 1 Million Positive Coronavirus Cases

Only three states —​ California, Florida and Texas —​ have seen more than 1 million positive COVID-19 cases.

Florida Sees 8K New Coronavirus Cases In Last 24 Hours

More than 8,000 new COVID-19 cases, a number that varies based on the source, were reported on Tuesday.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Among Top 50 U.S. Heart Hospitals

Sarasota Memorial Hospital was also recognized for participating in the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines programs.

A Pandemic Thanksgiving: How To Celebrate Safely In Sarasota

Public health officials are calling on Americans to stay home this Thanksgiving. If you can’t, here are tips to enjoy the holiday safely.​