DOH Sarasota has scheduled two by appointment only COVID-19 testing dates at the Venice Community Center July 15 and 16. DOH Sarasota will have 100 COVID-19 tests available per day, appointments are required as demand for testing is high. DOH Sarasota is prioritizing COVID-19 testing for anyone who is currently experiencing symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, recent loss of taste or smell) or who works in a health care setting. To date, DOH Sarasota has tested more than 3600 community members for COVID-19 during our community-based testing events. To be evaluated and to make an appointment, please call 941-861-2883, Monday - Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

— Wednesday, July 15, 8 a.m. to noon - Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Avenue South on the island of Venice.

— Thursday, July 16, 8 a.m. to noon - Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Avenue South on the island of Venice.

While these are primarily drive-thru sites, DOH Sarasota can accommodate walk-ups, and people on bicycles. The Florida Department of Health continues to see new positive cases across the State, please visit www.flhealth.gov/covid-19 for the most current case count and county specific data. The Florida Department of Health issued an additional Public Health Advisory June 20 in response to COVID-19, providing recommendations to protect Floridians and visitors from this virus. Please click here to see the full advisory and recommendations.