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Fighting Red Tide With Beer? Maybe Says Mote Marine

Saturday, May 9

Beer may be a new weapon scientists use in the fight against red tide! The laboratory awarded more than $1 million in grants to scientists looking for innovative ways to combat Karenia brevis. This... Read More.

Hair and nail salons in Florida to reopen on Monday

Friday, May 8

Florida Governor DeSantis cleared the way for barber shops, hairdressers and nail salons to open statewide Monday, May 11th. The governor made the announcement on Twitter, by posting a video recorded by J Henry,... Read More.

Sarasota County To Reopen Dog Parks

Friday, May 8

All Sarasota County dog parks will reopen at 6 a.m. Monday, May 11. They ask all dog owners to maintain social distancing and keep groups to 10 or less and 6 feet apart. For... Read More.

Sarasota County COVID-19 Cases Jump 13%

Friday, May 8

As of noon Thursday, Sarasota County is reporting 412 confirmed COVID-19 cases. 7 additional cases since Wednesday. 72 cases are now being marked as COVID-19 positive in the North Port area. That is an... Read More.

Florida Unemployment Claims Exceed $1 Billion

Friday, May 8

An estimated 1.8 million Floridians have filed unemployment claims since March 15, about 18 percent of the state's workforce. Of the applications that have been submitted, 38 percent have been denied. Residents from Citrus, Hardee,... Read More.

Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday May 29 – June 4th

Thursday, May 7

During the 2020 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday May 29 – June 4, stock up on qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax. For more information and a list of qualifying items, visit Read More.

Covid 19 Florida Stats

Monday, April 20

"The Florida House Speaker's Office is monitoring the coronavirus situation and will be sending this daily newsletter as a summation of data and as a resource — with links to raw and compiled data... Read More.

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces New Mobile-Friendly Site to Apply for Reemployment Assistance

Thursday, April 9

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced a new, mobile-friendly online application for Reemployment Assistance available at www.FloridaJobs.org/RAApplication. “The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is committed to ensuring Floridians are... Read More.

Governor Ron DeSantis’ stay at home EO

Wednesday, April 1

STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 20-91 (Essential Services and Activities During COVID-19 Emergency) WHEREAS, on March 1, 2020, I issued Executive Order 20-51 directing the Florida Department of Health to issue a... Read More.

Beware of Coronavirus Scams

Thursday, March 26

Many scammers are taking advantage of concerned and frightened citizens during the coronavirus pandemic. It is important that everyone remain extra diligent to ensure that they do not fall victim to any of these... Read More.

Fighting Red Tide With Beer? Maybe Says Mote Marine

Hair and nail salons in Florida to reopen on Monday

Sarasota County To Reopen Dog Parks

Sarasota County COVID-19 Cases Jump 13%

Florida Unemployment Claims Exceed $1 Billion

Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday May 29 – June 4th

Covid 19 Florida Stats

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces New Mobile-Friendly Site to Apply for Reemployment Assistance

Governor Ron DeSantis’ stay at home EO

Beware of Coronavirus Scams

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