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Students at Sarasota County Schools will not attend class from March 16-27.
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  • David Conway
  • March 13, 2020
Sarasota County Schools to close the week after spring break

The school district said the directive to cancel classes the week of March 23 came from the state as Florida officials respond to coronavirus concerns.

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Sarasota and Manatee County schools have both suspended athletics and other extracurricular activities.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 13, 2020
Sarasota County Schools suspends athletics until further notice

The announcement comes alongside news of all Florida schools closing through March 30.

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As the School District of Manatee County closes schools to students until March 30, Malea Sauer, a custodian at Ida M. Stewart Elementary School, conducts a deep clean throughout the school.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 13, 2020
School District of Manatee County and Out-of-Door Academy closed to students

School District of Manatee County closed to students until end of March

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  • Eric Garwood
  • March 13, 2020
Longboat shuts down plans for large gatherings

Restriction set to last 30 days.

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Randy Clair poses for a photo on Friday, March 13, 2020, at Longboat Key Town Hall.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 13, 2020
Longboat Key commissioner Randy Clair reflects on his tenure

Realtor and retired lawyer Sherry Dominick will succeed Randy Clair on March 23.

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Chuck Henry, administrator of the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, urged the public to follow best practices for minimizing the risk of exposure to COVID-19, such as hand washing and staying home when ill.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 13, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital provides update on COVID-19 patient

The hospital said a 70-year-old seasonal resident who tested positive for the coronavirus disease is “doing fine,” but health officials continue to call for more testing capacity in Florida.

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Irwin Pastor poses for a picture on Friday, March 13, 2020, at The Resort at Longboat Key Club.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 13, 2020
Commissioner Irwin Pastor: 'It's been a privilege serving'

Longboat Key commissioner Irwin Pastor did not seek reelection after serving the town for six years.

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Until Friday afternoon, Sarasota County Fair organizers maintained the event would open as scheduled today.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 13, 2020
Sarasota County Fair canceled

Shortly after the first day of the fair was scheduled to open to the public, organizers announced the 10-day event would close amid COVID-19 concerns.

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The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is joining the list of venues scrapping scheduled events until the end of the month because of coronavirus-related concerns.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 13, 2020
City declares public health emergency, cancels Van Wezel events

Because of coronavirus concerns, the city of Sarasota is strongly advising all events through March 20 to cancel if they expect to draw more than 250 people.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 13, 2020
USRowing postpones Olympic Trials, scheduled for Benderson Park, for at least 30 days

The move was made out of COVID-19 precautions.

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The Lucky Leprechaun 5K and Festival has been changed to a virtual run. The festival portion of the event has been canceled.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 13, 2020
Lucky Leprechaun 5K changed to virtual run

The move was made because of COVID-19 concerns.

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Mark Famiglio, chairman and president of the Sarasota Film Festival, said the event organizers are prioritizing the health and safety of audiences and volunteers. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 13, 2020
Sarasota Film Festival postponed

The organizers of the annual film festival said the event will work to reschedule as Florida attempts to limit the spread of COVID-19.

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Dr. Huan Wang and 7D Surgical Vice President Scott Young talk about the new Machine-Vision Image Guided Surgery Platform.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 13, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center adds a "neurological GPS"

Machine-Vision Image Guided Surgery Platform comes to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
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Country Meadows' Jason and Karen Olivier have dealt with the ups and downs of Karen's MS.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 13, 2020
Bradenton woman tells story of perseverance during MS Awareness Week

Bradenton woman tells her story of triumph over multiple sclerosis.

  • East County
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Country Club's Deborah Jernigan wears one of her creations.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 13, 2020
Art show looms in Lakewood Ranch

Art show looms in Lakewood Ranch.

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