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We will update this story throughout the day with the latest news from around the area, as well as updates on the coronavirus pandemic and its effects in Sarasota-Manatee and throughout Florida.
TODAY IS TUESDAY
As of Tuesday, 291,629 people in Florida have tested positive for COVID-19, and there have been 4,409 deaths. You can also track coronavirus cases by zip code in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
TOP STORIES
11:18 am: More Sarasota-Manatee homeowners fall behind on mortgage payments
The number of Sarasota-Manati homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages has skyrocketed amid the general economic recession of the coronavirus crisis.
11:13 am: Detwiler’s confirms COVID-19 cases, will order pilot online
Detwiler’s Farm Market said it has had 11 positive tests for COVID-19 since the pandemic hit southwest Florida, and that seven of those cases occurred in July.
11:11 am: 9,194 new cases of COVID-19 in Florida on Tuesday
The Florida Department of Health announced 9,194 new cases of COVID-19 in the state Tuesday, a second day of declines after Sunday’s record of 15,300. Florida now has 291,629 coronavirus cases statewide. The number of reported deaths of Florida residents increased from 132 to 4,409.
10:29 am: the candidates for the North Port Commission weigh on the disengagement
The six applicants for the North Port City Commission at the Facebook Live forum sponsored by the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce for Districts 2 and 3 faced several typical questions and a bomb.
9:55 am: Police: a credit card skimmer is suspected to have been found at the Sarasota gas pump
A suspected skimming device, designed to steal bank account information, was found inside a Sarasota service station bomb this week, police report.
9:44 am: FHP: wrong-way driver dies in University Parkway accident
An oncoming driver was killed and another driver was injured in an accident early Tuesday on the University Parkway in Manatee County, reports the Florida Highway Patrol.
6:20 am: SEIDMAN: Will the increase in the pandemic in cyclists mean more conflict or courtesy?
Whether inspired by fitness, the environment, or virus prevention, many new riders are inexperienced, suspicious, or ignorant of the rules of the road. Combining them with drivers who may be elderly, unfamiliar with their routes, distracted by cell phones, or overly aggressive can be a deadly combination.
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THE BEST STORIES OF YESTERDAY
School boards to finalize reopening plans
Parents, teachers and students will have a clearer idea of what the schools in Sarasota and Manatee would look like in August, with both school boards scheduled to meet on Tuesday to approve the reopening plans.
Protesters on street corners shout calls for equality in Sarasota
The peaceful “Defend Your First Amendment Rights” protest was intended to raise awareness of racial equality and call on the public to join the fight to improve the community.
North Port to Request County Extension of Parks Agreement
Faced with the possibility of spending more than $ 1.3 million annually as the city takes over the maintenance of all parks within the city limits, currently targeted for July 1, 2021, North Port City Commissioners plan to ask their counterparts in Sarasota County for at least three a month and a Zoom meeting to discuss the deal.
COVID-19 Aid Applications Open Tuesday for Manatee County Small Businesses
Beginning July 14, small businesses affected by COVID-19 in Manatee County can apply for up to $ 5,000 to help continue operations safely.
Sarasota School Board Thoughts on Superintendent Candidates
The Sarasota School Board will select the next district superintendent on Tuesday.
Daredevils of Sarasota Bello and Annaliese Nock in the return of ‘America’s Got Talent’
A reckless father-daughter duo living in Sarasota and performing internationally, including on “America’s Got Talent,” will return to the NBC competition show on Tuesday.
Critic and Music Mondays Leader Edward Alley Dies at 85
Edward Alley, the musician and conductor who was actively involved in the Sarasota art scene as a music critic, board member, and host of the popular Music Mondays program for the Sarasota Institute for Lifelong Learning, died Monday at 85 years.
Braves to perform inaugural weekend celebration concert at CoolToday Park
As Major League Baseball prepares to launch an amended version of its 2020 season due to COVID-19, the Atlanta Braves plan to celebrate at their Sarasota County spring training stadium.
After breaking the coronavirus record, Florida day was also bleak
Florida added another 12,624 coronavirus cases on Monday, with the second-highest 24-hour number in the state just a day after 15,300 record-breaking cases were reported.
Mote launches giant loggerhead with satellite tracker
Biologists at Mote Marine Laboratory hope that satellite tags will provide more details about what male sea turtles do in the ocean.
Record COVID-19 hospitalizations at Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota Memorial Hospital has again set a record for COVID-19 patients.
Sarasota-Bradenton passenger traffic increases in June
June was the busiest month at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport since COVID-19 began, but passenger traffic still decreased 64% compared to the same month in 2019.
This is where the money for the Sarasota city elections comes from.
A Herald-Tribune analysis of campaign finance records shows how well Sarasota City Commission candidates court donors during the global health crisis.
12,624 new cases of COVID-19 in Florida on Monday
The Florida Department of Health announced 12,624 new cases of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, a decrease after Sunday’s record of 15,300.
Finalists Named for Sarasota Chamber of Berlin Small Business Awards
The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce nominated the finalists for the Frank G. Berlin Sr. Small Business Awards 2020.
Driving tests through COVID-19 offered in Venice
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota is scheduling appointments for COVID-19 testing only, 8 am to noon, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Venice Community Center.
Anderson: no coronavirus cure, only federal charges
The miracle cure was crafted in a backyard shed, strong enough to kill, suspicious enough to question.
AltMed virus-proof growth market
Two weeks ago, one mile from Interstate 75 at Lakewood Ranch, AltMed opened the doors of its 23rd Florida dispensary, the 11th this year. Its aggressive expansion reflects the state’s burgeoning database of medical cannabis patients.
Pandemic propels telehealth toward widespread use
A few months ago, when news emerged about the spread of the coronavirus in the United States, Dr. Stephen Nicholas recognized the threat. He snuggled up with his colleagues and devised a plan to start providing telehealth to some patients. The benefits of “virtual visits”, such as seeing the doctor online through Zoom or FaceTime, are many, starting with the convenience of being able to stay at home.
Discreet celebration for a 100 year old Sarasota veteran
Today, Ralph Franklin is on a rare excursion (these days) outside his residence at The Glenridge at Palmer Ranch to celebrate his centennial. He was one of the Marines in the first wave of the Bougainville invasion in World War II.
Bank of America closes branches in Southwest Florida over virus concerns
Southwest Florida’s largest bank temporarily closed 32 of its local offices last week due to coronavirus concerns.
North Port to discuss the annual review of the city manager
For the second year in a row, North Port City Manager Peter Lear rated “highly effective” or better in his annual assessment of four of the city’s five commissioners, who will discuss job performance at their regular meeting on Tuesday. in the morning.
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