COVID-19
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Daily Flash Report
The Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center is at a Level 2 (Partial) and has issued a flash report.
To view the flash report click here. A pdf. version is attached to this e-mail. Images on the flash report link can be enlarged by clicking on them.
April 21, 2020
Foundations, Donors Grant Over $1.8 Million for COVID-19 Relief
Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation have awarded over $880,000 in grants from their joint COVID-19 Response Initiative, providing relief to nonprofit organizations leading the region’s COVID-19 assistance efforts. Click here to donate.
COVID-19 / Season of Sharing.
At the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, we are fortunate to be part of a caring, generous, and resilient community. The health and safety of our partners, staff, neighbors and community is always our top priority. Click here to donate.
COVID-19 Testing
Residents who have symptoms consistent with COVID-19, and health care workers wanting to be testing can call (941) 861-2883 to be evaluated and scheduled for an appointment.
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Wednesday, August 5th, 8 AM to Noon – Laurel Park (Laurel Civic Association), 509 Collins Rd, Laurel, FL 34272.
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Thursday, August 6th, 8 AM to Noon – Spring Haven Drive (between Heron Creek Middle School and Butler Park).
The following state-run COVID-19 testing sites have been established for anyone regardless of symptoms, with no appointment necessary.
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Robert L. Taylor Community Center Walk-up testing site, located at 1845 34th St. Sarasota, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, or until capacity is reached.
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The Mall at University Town Center Drive-thru testing site, located at 299 University Town Center Drive Sarasota, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, or until capacity is reached.
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Publix at Port Charlotte Crossing, located at 4265 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,or until capacity is reached.
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DeSantis Extends Moratorium on Evictions, Foreclosures Until September 1
The current moratorium is set to expire Saturday. DeSantis signed an executive order Wednesday to extend it until 12:01 a.m. on Sept. 1, 2020.
If you know of anyone who is facing eviction, or need legal advise please contact Linda Harradine at Manasota Legal Aid, 941-366-0038 or LindaH@legalaidofmanasota.org
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A Message from FPL
FPL’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic:
We remain committed to helping those customers still experiencing hardship. Where there is hardship, we’re continuing to waive late fees and offer customers additional payment extensions to help them manage past-due FPL balances.
We urge customers struggling to pay their bill to take action now and call us directly, toll-free, at 800-226-3545, to discuss their situation, as they remain responsible for their outstanding FPL balance.
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