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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - We say “find out more on our website” A LOT on air and we want to make it easy for you to find what we’re talking about!
Below is a list, in reverse chronological order, of things we mentioned on TV. If you’re not seeing something you’re looking for, feel free to reach out to us here.
February 10, 2021
Publix, Walmart vaccine locations - click here.
January 28, 2021
DiPino’s Resignation Letter - click here.
January 11, 2021
Donte’s Den Adoptions - Click here
December 31, 2020
Links for Sarasota COIVD-19 vaccine. You need to click here to register and click here for the necessary forms.
Link for Manatee COVID-19 vaccine. Click here.
December 10, 2020
For more information on the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree click here.
November 23, 2020
More information about Holidays at Heart campaign, click here.
November 20, 2020
Sarasota/Manatee School District COVID-19 Dashboard, click here.
November 17, 2020
School Choice Open Enrollment for 2021-2022 School Year, click here
November 16, 2020
To see where you can go get your flu shot, click here.
November 9, 2020
Monitor your flight status at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, by clicking here
November 6, 2020
Charlotte County boy battling cancer is paying it forward with toy drive, click here to follow along.
November 5, 2020
Attorney General Moody Warns of Holiday Themed Scams with New Scams at a Glance Brochure, click here to view.
October 26, 2020
Trick or Treating Safety Guidelines from the CDC, click here.
October 23, 2020
To find collection sites for National Drug Take Back Day, click here.
October 19, 2020
Gray TV’s guide to political ads, click here
October 14, 2020
For more information about visiting the Ringling Museum, click here
October 13, 2020
Voting by Mail (Sarasota County) CLICK HERE
Voting by Mail (Manatee County) CLICK HERE
October 6, 2020
Transmission-Based Precautions from the CDC, click here
October 5, 2020
To view the new Stone Crab Regulations, click here.
September 30, 2020
To view services available in The City of North Port, click here.
September 27, 2020
Voting by Mail (Sarasota County) CLICK HERE
Voting by Mail (Manatee County) CLICK HERE
September 24, 2020
Florida Attorney General’s comprehensive resource for fighting the opioid crisis in Florida, click here.
September 23, 2020
To view the complete list of participating music venues, click here.
September 21, 2020
To view the “Transform 2045” Long Range Transportation Plan, click here.
September 17, 2020
How to help Hurricane Sally victims through the Salvation Army, click here.
More information about donating blood through the Suncoast Blood Bank, click here.
September 2, 2020
If you need help, here are some important numbers to know...
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or chat now.
Centerstone Careline: (941) 782-4300
Florida Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-962-2873, Florida Relay 711 or TTY 1-800-955-8771
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or TTY 1-800-787-3224 or chat now.
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990.
August 28, 2020
SCAT Virtual Meeting and Survey, click here
August 16, 2020
Sarasota County government switches to the new alert system, click here
August 13, 2020
Registration is now open for the 15th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, click here.
August 10, 2020
To apply for the Manatee County Children’s Advisory Board, click here.
August 6, 2020
To see a list of items that qualify for the Back To School Sales Tax Holiday, click here.
To view a list of Walmart Drive-In locations and to register, click here.
August 5, 2020
To learn more information about the 2020 Human Trafficking Summit, click here.
Award nominations should be submitted to OAGHT.Summit@MyFloridaLegal.com
August 4, 2020
To provide feedback for the East County Library, click here for the survey.
July 29, 2020
To view the School District of Manatee County Re-opening plans, click here.
To view the Sarasota County School District Re-opening plans, click here.
July 28, 2020
For face mask required signs for Manatee County businesses to use, click here.
July 1, 2020
Pines of Sarasota is still accepting cards and letters for patients, click here for the address.
June 30, 2020
For Sarasota County School District’s survey and re-opening draft click here.
June 26, 2020
Second Chance-Last Opportunity, a hands-on intervention center. Here how’s to donate!
June 24, 2020
NBP Fireworks on the Lake tickets CAN BE PURCHASED HERE STARTING JUNE 25.
June 22, 2020
If you recovered from COVID-19 and want to donate your plasma, click here for more information about how to do so at Suncoast Blood Banks.
June 17, 2020
NBP Fireworks on the Lake information HERE. Tickets are $15 and will be available starting June 24.
June 12, 2020
For more information on NASA Researchers & COVID-19 CLICK HERE
Manatee County School District - Register to Ride the School Bus (Fall 2020) CLICK HERE
June 10, 2020
All Faiths Food Bank Food Finder, click HERE
June 4, 2020
Nik Wallenda’s Daredevil Rally: INFO HERE.
Lionfish Challenge Details HERE.
May 27, 2020
For information on the MANATEE STRONG Bus Parade, CLICK HERE.
May 21, 2020
If you need help, here are some important numbers to know...
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or chat now.
Centerstone Careline: (941) 782-4300
Florida Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-962-2873, Florida Relay 711 or TTY 1-800-955-8771
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or TTY 1-800-787-3224 or chat now.
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990.
May 18, 2020
For more information about The City of Sarasota’s small business grant program click here.
Did you file for unemployment but haven’t gotten a response? FILL OUT THIS FORM AND WE’LL GET YOU ON A LIST OF NAMES THAT WILL BE SENT TO THE GOVERNOR.
For The City of Sarasota’s extended outdoor seating permit application click here
May 17, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing is available now through May 30th at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex (1845 34th St.) in North Sarasota. No appointments or prescriptions are necessary. This state-run testing center is open daily from 9am-6pm.
May 13, 2020
If you’re looking for companies who are currently hiring check out Jobfocus.com and EmployFlorida.com .
May 8, 2020
If you need assistance regarding retroactive unemployment payments, State Senator Joe Gruter invites Suncoast residents to call his office at (941) 378-6309. The senator’s staff can help walk you through process of modifying dates to process retroactive benefits.
May 7, 2020
For where to find free food in Sarasota County click here.
May 4, 2020
List of Florida State Parks partially reopening in Phase 1 is HERE
For a list of local farms selling produce and meat click here.
May 1, 2020
Manatee County COVID-19 Testing available on Saturday, May 2nd from 9am to 2pm. For more information click here.
Sarasota County COVID-19 Testing available on Tuesday, May 5th-Thursday, May 7th. For more information click here.
April 29, 2020
To donate to the Manatee Education Foundation COVID-19 Relief Fund click here.
Florida Attorney General’s Price Gouging Hotline 1-866-9-NO-SCAM
For the list of lowest gas prices on the Suncoast click here.
April 28, 2020
DEO announces PUA now available to all eligible Flordians. Click here to find out more.
For those trying to schedule an appointment for Manatee County’s drive thru testing, click here.
April 27, 2020
For those currently looking for employment on the Suncoast, these job seeker websites have many local opportunities available:
Manatee County COVID-19 testing centers are now open. Click here for more information.
Multiple long term care facilities with confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Suncoast. Click here to find out more.
April 25, 2020
The Re-Opening Florida Task Force wants to hear from you. Click here to access the online Task Force to Re-Open Florida Public Comment Submission form.
April 24, 2020
Small Business Owners: To apply for an SBA PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) Loan: Click Here or call: 1-800-827-5722
April 23, 2020
Florida’s Domestic Violence Hotline. Find out more by clicking here.
The Suncoast Blood Bank is looking for Blood & Platelet Donors: For more information click here or call 1-866-97-BLOOD
April 22, 2020
Task force groups meet to discuss how to safely reopen Florida’s economy. Find out more by clicking here.
April 21, 2020
The IRS has issued an alert for people who receive Social Security retirement, survivor or disability benefits (SSDI) and Railroad Retirement benefits and have a qualifying child and didn’t file their 2018 or 2019 tax return. They should visit the special non-filer tool on the IRS website to receive full stimulus payment soon. You can visit that site by clicking here.
Need unemployment application help or have questions for the DEO? Click here.
The Unemployment Dashboard from the DEO is HERE.
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or chat now.
Call the Florida Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-962-2873, Florida Relay 711 or TTY 1-800-955-8771. Or report abuse online.
Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or TTY 1-800-787-3224 or chat now.
Contact the Disaster Distress Helpline by calling 1-800-985-5990.
April 20, 2020
Bradenton Farmer’s Market is now virtual click here for more info.
Small Business Owners: To apply for an SBA PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) Loan: Click Here or call: 1-800-827-5722
April 17, 2020
Paper Unemployment filing forms now available in : English Español Creole
Mail completed forms to:
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
P.O. Box 5350
Tallahassee, FL 32314-5350
To apply online click here
To help the ladies of Paradise Bay Estates (Bradenton) make & distribute face masks click here.
April 16, 2020
Florida Farm To You website
Free COVID-19 Testing is available for North Sarasota residents on Friday, April 17th. Testing will take place 8am-12noon by appointment only in the parking lot at Robert L. Taylor Community Complex in Sarasota. To make an appointment call (941) 861-2883. Testing is for anyone who is currently experiencing symptoms or works in a health care setting. More info from the Sarasota County Health Department is available here.
COVID-19 Links:
You can get the paper unemployment filing form by clicking here.
Latest numbers and information from the Florida Department of Health is here.
Sarasota County information is here.
City of Sarasota information is here.
City of Venice information is here.
City of North Port information is here.
Manatee County information is here.
City of Bradenton information is here.
City of Palmetto information is here.
CDC COVID-19 information is here.
January 12, 2020
Congress ready for the year’s first legislative session: Click here to find out more.
January 2, 2020
Single-stream recycling collection: Click here to find out what goes in the cart!
December 20, 2019
Click here to watch North Port’s annual Christmas video
December 16, 2019
December 13, 2019
December 12, 2019
Click here if you would like to become an elf and help spread some holiday cheer.
December 12, 2019
Selby Botanical Gardens Lights in Bloom
December 11, 2019
December 10, 2019
Apply for jobs at CoolToday Park
December 6, 2019:
November 24, 2019:
First ever Coastal Rowing Regatta concludes at Nathan Benderson Park
November 20, 2019:
W.A.T.C.H Warns Parents of Dangerous Toys
November 13, 2019:
Address to send Veteran Michael Diederich a Birthday card.
November 12, 2019:
Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
November 11, 2019:
Information on how you can protect yourself from card skimmers.
November 10, 2019:
Veterans Day Parade on the Suncoast.
November 8, 2019:
Construction information on the Lift Station 87 Project in Sarasota.
November 6, 2019
Exotic Pet Amnesty Program information.
Learn more about Sarasota County’s neighborhood grant program.
November 5, 2019:
Braves Spring Training information.
November 4, 2019:
Manatee County election information and sample ballots.
October 30, 2019:
Opioid addiction resources and health providers
October 30, 2019:
Current beach conditions report
October 25, 2019:
Informational meetings on proposed stormwater fees in Manatee County.
October 22, 2019:
October 21, 2019:
Estimated cart delivery time for Sarasota County’s new recycling program.
October 20, 2019:
The Manatee Performing Arts Center is providing affordable Halloween costumes for anyone who needs them. For further information, contact the Manatee Performing Arts Center at 941-749-1111 or at this website.
October 15, 2019:
Elder Resources across the Suncoast: Sarasota County Elder Helpline: 239-652-6901 or Dial 211; Free Education and Support Groups: Roskamp Institute, Memory Disorder Clinic at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Senior Friendship Center, Florida Elder Affairs
October 14, 2019:
Identity Theft Seminar at 9am on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 inside the Bowne’s Lab Theater at Florida Studio Theater at 1265 1st Street in Sarasota. Featured speaker is Lisa North, Cash Management and Identity Theft Specialist for Baird Private Wealth Management. You can RSVP by calling 941-906-2838 or emailing here by Nov. 4, 2019.
October 9, 2019:
October 7, 2019:
Information on City of Venice General Election.
October 1, 2019:
Information on Breast Cancer Symptoms and the CDC’s “Bring your Brave” Campaign.
September 24, 2019:
Nomination form for North Port Police Department’s “Do the Right Thing” program.
September 23, 2019:
Address to send Veteran Jim South a Birthday card.
September 19, 2019:
North Port Trash Collection Changes
September 17, 2019:
September 12, 2019:
Three scams seniors on the Suncoast should look out for
September 10, 2019:
City of Venice Flood Information
September 6, 2019:
Link to more info on how to donate for Hurricane Dorian
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