Spring Cleaning: A Tidier Home Brings Added Health Benefits

Embrace the Japanese idea of Mottainai and declutter by thinking about what you need, use and brings you joy

Spring Clean Your Diet

Whittle Away Calories -- A Little Here and There

Don’t Let Winter Weather Get in the Way of Your Workout

Gyms are good alternatives, but heading outdoors provides added benefits

The Medical Up Sell

Have you ever found yourself being sold more medical services than you planned on?

Healthcare – The business – How safe are you?

When you are looking at health care services or even particular doctors, here are some questions to ask and things to look for

Sarasota Doctor Found Guilty Of Practicing Without License

A 71-year-old former Sarasota physician was found guilty of practicing medicine without a license after police raided his offices in 2017.

Measles Outbreak Confirmed In Florida, 26 Other States: CDC

Measles is on the rise in the US and globally due to travel by Americans to countries with poor vaccination rates and domestic anti-vaxxers.

First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon Announces New Fall Race Date

14th Annual race, including Relay and 10K, moves to October 20, 2019

Drug Take-Back Day Nets 44 Pounds Of Pills In Sarasota

On Saturday, Oct. 27, officers with the Sarasota Police Department collected 44.5 pounds of unused, expired and unwanted prescription drugs.

Elizabeth Colombo Honors Her Grandmother's Breast Cancer Journey

"Grandma’s watchfulness and action gave her over 30 more years to live her life and to make memories."

Game on: October golf clinics at University Park Country Club

Open to members and non-members, a variety of weekly sessions help golfers of all ability levels refine strokes and skills

Sarasota YMCA Celebrates Grand Opening Of Fitness Location

Organization opens South Trail Performance CrossFit location in Westfield Sarasota Square Mall

Debunking Your Diet: Coffee

Findings show that it’s really OK to enjoy

Meals On Wheels Of Sarasota Updates Kitchen

The new kitchen was made possible by the William G. and Marie Selby and Linnie E. Dalbeck foundations

Florida Ranks No. 5 In America For Uninsured Women: Report

Women, especially those of childbearing age, need health insurance. But some states have far more uninsured women than others.

Raw Oysters At Sarasota Restaurant Prove Fatal For 71-Year-Old

The Florida Department of Health says a 71-year-old man has died from eating raw oysters at a Sarasota restaurant.

Fat America: Just A Small Number Of Floridians Exercise Enough

A new report from the CDC shows that only about 23 percent of American adults are getting enough exercise.

Rising Sea Levels & Heritage: Meeting the Challenges in Sarasota

Three-day conference on August 8th through 11th, 2018

Sarasota Beaches Still Affected By Red Tide: FWC

The FWC reports that a patchy bloom of the Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, persists in Southwest Florida.

Record Achievements for Girls on the Run Greater Tampa Bay

Annual race attracts record 1250+ total participants, raising $7,000 for Girls on the Run Greater Tampa Bay

April is Move More Month: How to Hit Your Stride

Dr. Christine Laramée of UnitedHealthcare North Florida offers tips and resources to help people walk more and sit less

Robinson Preserve 5K&10K Run

One of the most beautiful and scenic running race courses in Florida

Sarasota Bradenton Airport Now Offering Lactation Suites For Moms

The suites will provide mothers a private, clean, comfortable space for breastfeeding or pumping.

Seawater Bacteria Death Linked To Open Wound

The Florida Department of Health has provided more information on the state’s most recent Vibrio vulnificus-related death.

Sarasota Working To Restore Power, Water Service

Sarasota crews are working with FP&L to restore electricity to utilities, and nearly a dozen water main breaks are being fixed.

Florida’s Deadly Seawater Bacteria: How To Avoid Exposure

Twelve people in Florida have been sickened and one has died after exposure to Vibrio vulnificus in 2017.

Florida Medical Marijuana Scams Prompt Warning

Medical marijuana scams cropping up in Florida have state officials warning residents to take care.

Sarasota Orthopedic Physician Receives 'Top Doc' Honor

Dr. Paul Lenton has received the 'Top Doc' honor for the 4th year in a row by the national auditing firm of Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.

Letter to the Editor: The Benefits of Home Infusion

"This is not some medication you take for a headache. It’s what literally keeps me alive."

How Tampa Bay Fares In Gallup’s Community Well-Being Rankings

Gallup-Healthways released its annual community well-being rankings on Tuesday. How did your town do?

New Zika Case Confirmed in Sarasota County

Florida’s total number of Zika virus cases rose to 1,044 Wednesday.

ICYMI: Is Florida Ready for Flu Season 2016-17?

A report from the CDC shows Florida was behind the curve in getting ready for flu season last year.

Red Tide: Fish Kills, ‘Slight’ Respiratory Irritation Reported in Sarasota, Manatee Counties

Breaking: The Florida red tide organism was found in water samples taken from Sarasota, Manatee and Pinellas counties over the past week.

ICYMI: Some Tampa Bay Towns Have Drinking Water Toxin Made Famous by Erin Brockovich, Study Finds

Many Tampa Bay area towns have the cancer-causing toxin in drinking water made famous in the “Erin Brockovich” movie, study says.

Red Tide Detected in 4 Gulf Coast Counties

Water samples taken from Pinellas, Sarasota, Lee and Manatee counties all showed the presence of the Florida red tide organism.

Red Tide Reported in Sarasota, Lee Counties

Red tide blooms have been reported in two counties along Florida’s Gulf Coast, including Sarasota.

Florida Ranks 14th Worst in Healthcare: Report

Breaking: A new study ranks Florida among the country’s worst states for healthcare based on costs, percentage of insured and other factors.

Zika Virus Found in Miami-Dade Mosquitoes; Florida Leaders Want Congress to Act

Breaking: The state of Florida has confirmed that some mosquitoes in the Miami-Dade County area have tested positive for Zika virus.

Salmonella Contamination: Diamond of California Recalls Macadamia Nuts

Breaking: Snyder's-Lance has issued a recall for some Diamond of California macadamia nuts sold across the country.

ICYMI: Brain-Eating Amoeba, Florida Teen Defies the Odds

A 16-year-old Florida boy diagnosed with the brain-eating amoeba has become the fourth person in the U.S. to survive the illness.