Sarasota County To Reopen Dog Parks

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%

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

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.

Covid 19 Florida Stats

"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.

Governor Ron DeSantis’ stay at home EO

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

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.