DOH Sarasota has scheduled two by appointment only COVID-19 testing dates at the Venice Community Center July 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 through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

While these are primarily drive-thru sites, DOH Sarasota can accommodate walk-ups, and people on bicycles.

The following state-run COVID-19 testing sites have been established for anyone regardless of symptoms, with no appointment necessary.

• Robert L. Taylor Community Center Walk-up testing site, located at 1845 34th St. Sarasota, open 9:00am to 5:00pm daily, or until capacity is reached.
• The Mall at University Town Center Drive-thru testing site, located at 299 University Town Center Drive Sarasota, open 9:00am to 5:00pm. daily, or until capacity is reached.
• Publix at Port Charlotte Crossing, located at 4265 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm, or until capacity is reached.

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