TALLAHASSEE - The Agency for Health Care Administrations issued a directive March 18 for all assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and similar group homes to immediately require anyone visiting their facilities to wear a face mask.
United Way cancels events
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Since the March 14 edition went to press, many organizations heeded Gov. Ron DeSantis' call to exercise caution in assembling crowds.
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TALLAHASSEE — Almost as soon as the Gondolier Sun had reported on how long-term care facilities were dealing with the coronavirus, Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered nursing homes and assisted-living facilities (ALFs) to prohibit visitations as much as possible, saying patients, staff and visitors ar…
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VENICE — Big Bam eBikes opened its door in Venice on Dec. 4, and co-owners Ray and Pamela Fiume say the future outlook for electric bicycles is bright.
VENICE — According to those involved, the 2020 Pelican Pointe garage sale — which helps the American Cancer Society — was another “huge success.”
NOKOMIS — The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office held an open house Wednesday at the agency’s new Mounted Patrol barn, located along Rustic Road in Nokomis.
When you walk into a room aglow with color and filled with chatty people and a lot of smiles, you know you are in a happy place.
SARASOTA — Timing was perfect for the latest full scale hazmat exercise at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
A woman named Jean (Anna Beth Baker) is in a cafe when she hears a cellphone ring at the next table.
VENICE — Born in Berlin, Germany, in 1934, Wally Stanton and her parents soon felt the deprivation of the war years as they struggled to make ends meet.
VENICE — One weekend a month, The Venice Mercato, a locally owned European style flea market on Spur Street, comes alive in the Seaboard industrial area of Venice, opening its warehouse doors to the public.
ENGLEWOOD — As the bright morning sun sheds it’s first light on Buchan Airport, you may hear the welcome drone of a light plane in its landing pattern while a score of volunteers are busily preparing for the 14th Annual Buchan Airport Fly-in Breakfast.
ENGLEWOOD — As the bright morning sun sheds it’s first light on Buchan Airport, you may hear the welcome drone of a light plane in its landing pattern.
SARASOTA – Ring ring, it’s life on the line.
VENICE — Linda Garner likes to tackle Parkinson’s from all sides.
SOUTH VENICE — For five years, the Community Yard Sale at the South Venice Civic Association has been a magnet for bargain hunters.
VENICE — Senior Friendship Centers of Venice hosted a 100th birthday party for one of its members, Antoinette Grande, on the afternoon of Feb. 19.
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VENICE — An estimated 15,000 people will attend this weekend’s Italian Feast and Carnival at the airport festival grounds in Venice.
SARASOTA — Sarasota County continues its research on creating a special taxing district that would help finance mental health care services.
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SOUTH VENICE — For five years, the Community Yard Sale at the South Venice Civic Association has been a magnet for bargain hunters.
The changing of the guard is usually an exciting time in an organization. For Venice MainStreet its especially important as the group makes a most visible impact on Venice.
SARASOTA — The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast presents Perlman Music Program alumni, the Kila Quartet, for two special PMP Alumni: Around Town performances in February.
SARASOTA — From Feb. 6 through Feb. 16, “Twelve Angry Jurors” ushers the Backstage at The Players series into the new decade.
VENICE — Dust off your baseball caps and join the block party on Miami Avenue from 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 to kick off the beginning of spring training Mardi Gras style.
SARASOTA — Parents and guardians residing anywhere in Florida can apply for their children to attend a public school outside their regular attendance zone through the Controlled Open Enrollment process, more commonly known as School Choice.
VENICE — Park once and visit five personalized residences, all located on the island of Venice.
VENICE — A musical revue, “Sigmund Romberg on Broadway,” is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Venice, 1971 Pinebrook Road., Venice.
VENICE — An annual party held by Florida Veterans for Common Sense will celebrate the birthday of Founding Father Thomas Paine along with lauding Kindra Muntz, President of SAFE, Sarasota Alliance for Fair Elections.
Trash and Treasure
Humanist Society presents Paddy Padmanabhan Jan. 4
Chorus returns to Venice
Pickleball here and in Punta Gorda too
Carrier sailors meet
Venice Farmer’s Market open today
Women’s Resource Center classes
Women’s Resource Center classes
Parkinson’s talk
Women’s Resource Center classes
