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The Sarasota Memorial Board has been asked to investigate the hospital's COVID care

The Sarasota Memorial Board has been asked to investigate the hospital’s COVID care

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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – Residents of Sarasota County packed a board room at Sarasota Memorial Hospital on Tuesday afternoon after the local Democratic Party sounded the alarm over what they say is an attempt by the Conservatives to politicize local health care. The Tories, on the other hand, say they want an investigation into accusations …

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County Commission Chairman Alan Maio speaks at a budget workshop Aug. 27 about the county's plan for special district funding for addict mental health. At a recent meeting of commissioners, Maio and other board members decided to delay approval of spending recommendations made by the seven-member Behavioral Health Advisory Council.

Sarasota County has let residents down by ignoring mental health experts

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When – after months of debate and a postponement due to the pandemic – the Sarasota County Board of Commissioners approved, in July 2021, a special tax district to generate a dedicated funding stream for mental health services, the community local behavioral health department was thrilled. In a state that has long ranked among the …

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