Sarasota

David Conway
April 1, 2020

Statewide shutdown brings end to Sarasota stay-at-home debate

Local officials have expressed different perspectives on what measures are appropriate to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the community.

Sarasota
News

Mark Bergin
April 1, 2020

Governor issues 30-day stay-at-home order

The executive order will last at least 30 days.

Sarasota
News

Brynn Mechem
April 1, 2020

Southside Elementary kicks off online learning with parade

Teachers drove past students' houses to get them excited for online learning.

Sarasota
Schools

Adam Hughes
April 1, 2020

Cocoanut Bayou home sells for $2.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 16-20.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Matt Walsh
April 1, 2020

More steps for the state

Economist Arthur Laffer says state and local governments should be cutting expenses now.

Longboat Key
Opinion

David Conway
March 31, 2020

Third COVID-19 patient dies at Sarasota Memorial Hospital

A 28-year-old in Sarasota County is the youngest identified coronavirus death in Florida. Two additional hospital workers have also tested positive for the disease.

Sarasota
News

Brynn Mechem
March 31, 2020

Sarasota schools to remain closed through May 1

The district was originally set to learn online through April 15.

Sarasota
Schools

David Conway
March 30, 2020

City freezes development permit, application timelines

The city of Sarasota is extending permit expiration dates and deadlines for reviewing pending applications. The city is also closing the Van Wezel through April 26.

Sarasota
News

In Memoriam |

March 30, 2020

Robert “Fred” Ruth Jr.

Robert “Fred” Ruth Jr., age 95, of Sarasota, Florida passed away on March 26, 2020.

East County
Tributes & Obituaries

Brynn Mechem
March 30, 2020

Sarasota County closes vacation rentals, leaves boat ramps open

Following a statewide directive, the county closes its vacation rental properties for two weeks. Noncompliance could result in a 2nd degree misdemeanor.