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Latest COVID-19 Stats -- For Here & Florida

Tiger Queens: Not all big cat sanctuaries are like what you see on TV

Florida coronavirus cases surpass 11,500, deaths near 200

Artwork welcomed on old barn

Column: Getting creative while doing time at home

Coronavirus cases jump again

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Latest COVID-19 Stats -- For Here & Florida

Tiger at NYC's Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus

Americans brace for 'hardest, saddest' week of their lives

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized with virus

Inside the ER: The incredible fight against coronavirus

Virus raises specter of gravest attacks in modern US times

News: State, National, World

Tiger at NYC's Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus

Americans brace for 'hardest, saddest' week of their lives

Grocery workers are key during the virus. And they're afraid

New York gets ventilators in China; Trump wants more thanks

Trump fires watchdog who handled Ukraine complaint

Where will the bodies go? Morgues plan as virus grows

New coronavirus limits bring new religious freedom tension

Florida finally takes cruise passengers, some on stretchers

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The history of dyeing Easter eggs and a few wacky ways to do

Meet Marieke Nijkamp, the author who unlocked Barbara Gordon in ‘The Oracle Code’

Create a sweet and humorous Easter treat

‘The Glass Hotel' is a multifaceted story told through a prism of characters

Authors' readings, book launches and festivals move to online

Fun family time in the kitchen

Sun Preps

Indians wish Deans a 'Happy Birthday'

Sun Preps All-Area Wrestling teams

High school sports postponed through May 3, additional eligibility being considered

Without games, how do athletes get recruited?

The rising stars of the gridiron

High flyers lead Sun's all-area boys basketball team

Go!

Jeff Mauro co-hosting ‘quarantine edition’ of Food Network’s ‘The Kitchen’

New Orleans hosts virtual concert event on April 4

Dolly Parton reading children’s stories online

‘The Sopranos,’ ‘Veep’ and ‘Ballers’ among 500 hours of free programming to be streamed via HBO’s #StayHomeBoxOfice initiative

The Cuomo show, Andrew and Chris, enliven coronavirus TV

Libraries are open - online

Waterline

Why are you that color? The strange case of the dark phase tiger swallowtail

Self-quarantined in the RV

The caged outdoorsman

Birding the Celery Fields

Fish if you can: Springtime action is just getting good

No ballgames? I'll go fishing

Sports: Local, State, National

Breaking down the Rays: The catchers

Byron wins virtual Bristol; Bubba 'rage quits' early in race

Best available Kentucky Wildcat for Heat? Spoelstra respects NBA draft bluegrass bent

Column: Simple cures for fans suffering from sports deprivation

No-contact policy forces Rays to get creative in keeping everyone sharp

Kobe, Duncan, Garnett headline Basketball Hall of Fame class

Elections

Democrats delay nominating convention until week of Aug. 17

Joe Biden's inner circle: No longer a boys club

Biden rejects April debate as Sanders says he wants a face-off

Primary purgatory with no 12th Democratic debate on horizon

Joe Biden found his footing — then coronavirus changed everything

Joe Biden slams Trump for his handling of coronavirus response in new ad

Stock Market

Business

Businesses requested to take coronavirus survey

Meet Maggie Glucklich, real deal with Keller Williams Peace River Partners

Biz brief: Charlotte-DeSoto BIA installs Markel as president

'Can we play again?' Punta Gorda firm's learning toy out in April, $40 price tag

Better in the country?

Telluride connects all dots, Kia's rugged sport utility beats competition, NEW

Police Beat

Police Beat for March 26, 2020

Police Beat for March 16, 2020

Michigan man dies in single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Arcadia

Police Beat: Arcadia man allegedly tosses bodily fluids on woman at Walmart

Police Beat for March 9, 2020

Police Beat for March 4, 2020

Police Beat for Feb. 26, 2020

Police Beat for Feb. 24, 2020

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Feeling Fit

What goes on inside our bodies comes from inherited traits

Grandparenting goes digital as virus keeps older adults home

Age is not the only risk for severe coronavirus disease

How can I clean to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at home?

Turn to all natural items for safe and easily dyed Easter eggs

Comics aren’t just for fun — they can help prevent teen depression too

Perspectives

Fresh take: Finding something to do before I start climbing the walls, Luke Wilson

What is a person's average temperature? You really wanted to know

Fresh take: Just in case you're looking for something fun to do on this special day, Luke Wilson

Fresh take: Irony-ing out all the wrinkles, Grammar Guy

Coronavirus inspiration: Five faith builders to drive our fears away, Roger Campbell

This #1 story comes with a quiz about your temperature

Obituaries

Multimedia

Arcadia update: Charlotte Sport Modelers Society, visiting with radio-controlled airplane enthusiast

Before & After -- Coronavirus crackdown

Arcadia rodeo bucks crowd fears, tickets remain for Sunday

Arcadia rodeo spurs huge turnout!

Fresh take: Heartland Senior Games, it's a wrap, readying for 2021

Fresh take: Heartland Senior Games, table-tennis results, paddle feats

Fresh take: Heartland Senior Games, bowlers strike gold!

Fresh take: Heartland Senior Games shuffleboard results, sticking together

Education

Fresh take: Nocatee Elementary students of the month (February), great job, guys!

Fresh take: West Elementary notes

Through With Chew Week is Feb. 16-22, going tobacco-free

Nocatee students of the month (January)

DeSoto County school district places on the College Board’s honor roll

Congratulations to November students of the month, Nocatee Elementary School

Religion

Coronavirus inspiration: Five faith builders to drive our fears away, Roger Campbell

Fresh take: Breaking the rule of rage

Fresh take: The Book that makes us free, 'I am profitably engaged in reading the Bible.'

Fresh take: Why not be good to each other? Roger Campbell

Column: Fresh take: Don't waste the wonder of winter (even in Florida)

Fresh take: Have a positive and peaceful Christmas

Column: Why give to the undeserving?

Today's trials are temporary, may herald a brighter tomorrow

Community News Briefs

Charlotte news briefs for March 15, 2020

Charlotte briefs Jan. 19

Charlotte DeSoto Building Industry Association members honored at FHBA meeting

Arcadia Woman's Club, topic 'Looking Forward'

Community newsbriefs

Rotary learns of project progress

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The Salvation Army Family Store

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Military Heritage Museum

900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

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Johnson Taylor Funeral And Cremation

1515 Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

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Bacon's Furniture & Design

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River City Grill

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Beechwood Builders

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Gulfside Mortgage Services

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Paradise Grill

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Merry Maids

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Jessups Appliances

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Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning

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Dr Aluminum

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Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery & Pizza

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Golf in Venice

Capri Isles- Calusa Lakes- Waterford

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Rosebuds Steak & Seafood House

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Jacaranda Trace

3600 William Penn Way, Venice, FL 34293

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