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Doctors Hospital in Sarasota reflecting on the year since treating first COVID patient
Doctors Hospital remembering past year dealing with COVID pandemic.
By
Rick Adams
Published February 26, 2021 at 5:21 PM
Push continues to bring more COVID-19 vaccines to underserved communities on the Suncoast
Underserved communities on the Suncoast pushing for more COVID vaccines.
By
Rick Adams
Published February 25, 2021 at 7:47 PM
Golfers and Suncoast residents react to vehicle crash involving Tiger Woods
Reaction to crash involving Tiger Woods.
By
Rick Adams
Published February 24, 2021 at 10:04 PM
Sarasota County residents receiving COVID-19 vaccination shots this weekend at a pop-up site in North Port
Pop-up COVID vaccination site opens in North Port.
By
Rick Adams
Published February 20, 2021 at 7:29 PM
Lakewood Ranch residents react to controversial COVID vaccination site
Lakewood Ranch pop-up COVID vaccination site.
By
Rick Adams
Published February 19, 2021 at 8:25 PM
More no trespassing signs popping up on private properties on Siesta Key beaches
No trespassing and private property signs popping up on Siesta Key beaches.
By
Rick Adams
Published February 17, 2021 at 8:12 PM
Sarasota County Department of Health officials provide vaccine update for next week
8000 first dose shots to be administered in Sarasota County next week and 3300 second dose shots.
By
Rick Adams
Published February 12, 2021 at 8:36 PM
Suncoast residents continue to get vaccinated against COVID
Residents in Sarasota and Manatee Counties continue to receive COVID vaccine.
By
Rick Adams
Published February 11, 2021 at 7:29 PM
Suncoast utility officials react to hacking of water treatment facility in Oldsmar
Reaction to water treatment facility hacking.
By
Rick Adams
Published February 9, 2021 at 8:34 PM
Suncoast bars and fans getting ready for Super Bowl 55
Bars and fans ready for Super Bowl 55.
By
Rick Adams
Published February 6, 2021 at 9:21 PM
Manatee County Animal Services in need of people to foster dogs following plumbing issues around kennel area
People needed to foster dogs from Manatee County Animal Services.
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Rick Adams
Published February 5, 2021 at 8:12 PM
Security very tight ahead of Super Bowl 55 in Tampa
Super Bowl 55 security.
By
Rick Adams
Published February 3, 2021 at 10:23 PM
Fire destroys Kirby’s Bar and Grill in Sarasota
Fire destroys Kirby's Bar and Grill in Sarasota.
By
Rick Adams
Published January 31, 2021 at 8:08 PM
New public transportation mask mandate goes into effect Monday night
New public transportation mask mandate.
By
Rick Adams
Published January 31, 2021 at 7:57 PM
Family, friends and the racing community remembering worker who died at Bradenton Motorsports Park event
Bradenton Motorsports Park employee being remembered following crash.
By
Rick Adams
Published January 30, 2021 at 6:40 PM
Suncoast residents pleased with smooth vaccine shot process in Sarasota and Manatee Counties
Vaccination sites in Sarasota and Manatee Counties running smoothly.
By
Rick Adams
Published January 29, 2021 at 7:24 PM
Sarasota residents react to resignation announcement from police chief Bernadette DiPino
Reaction to the resignation of police chief Bernadette DiPino.
By
Rick Adams
Published January 28, 2021 at 10:31 PM
New details emerge following crash that killed a bicyclist in South Sarasota
Bicyclist killed in South Sarasota crash.
By
Rick Adams
Published January 23, 2021 at 5:21 PM
Lakewood Ranch man remembers his good friend Hank Aaron
Hank Aaron remembered by Lakewood Ranch friend.
By
Rick Adams
Published January 22, 2021 at 11:50 PM
New drive-thru COVID vaccination site opens at Twin Lakes Park in Sarasota
Drive-thru vaccination site opens at Twin Lakes Park in Sarasota.
By
Rick Adams
Published January 21, 2021 at 6:14 PM
Funeral held on Wednesday for 22-year-old Bradenton man who lost his life following a home explosion
22-year-old Bradenton home explosion victim laid to rest.
By
Rick Adams
Published January 20, 2021 at 7:14 PM
Mother-in-law of Bayside Community Church Worship Pastor speaks out about riots in Washington D.C.
Suncoast woman speaks out about Washington D.C. riots.
By
Rick Adams
Published January 9, 2021 at 6:08 PM
Parrish man accused of participating in riots at U.S. Capitol arrested in Pinellas County
Picture of Parrish man during D.C. riots going viral.
By
Rick Adams
Published January 9, 2021 at 9:23 AM
Manatee County Fair officials say they are taking precautions as they prepare for the start of the event
Manatee County Fair taking many precautions this year because of the pandemic.
By
Rick Adams
Published January 8, 2021 at 9:55 PM
Owner of Sarasota Tire Center speaks out after fire destroys his business
Sarasota car repair and tire shop goes up in flames.
By
Rick Adams
Published January 3, 2021 at 6:18 PM
Holiday shoppers flock to Suncoast malls and stores on Christmas Eve
Holiday shoppers on the Suncoast pick up last minute gifts.
By
Rick Adams
Published December 24, 2020 at 8:29 PM
AAA says fewer Americans and Floridians traveling for the holidays
Fewer travelers expected for the holidays nationwide and statewide.
By
Rick Adams
Published December 19, 2020 at 6:42 PM
Sarasota Sun Devils Pop Warner football team playing for the national championship
Sarasota Sun Devils football team playing in the national championship on Wednesday.
By
Rick Adams
Published December 8, 2020 at 11:01 PM
Help needed for family impacted by house explosion in Bradenton
Family struggling following house explosion in Bradenton.
By
Rick Adams
Published December 7, 2020 at 9:05 PM
Gas leak leads to house explosion in Bradenton
Explosion destroys Bradenton home.
By
Rick Adams
Published December 3, 2020 at 10:39 PM
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