Joel Anderson, CEO of the Venice-based retirement community Village on the Isle, was honored as “Advocate of the Year” by LeadingAge Florida at its 56^th annual Conference and Exposition. This prestigious award is new this year and recognizes the LeadingAge member who demonstrates leadership, expertise and excellence in advocating for LeadingAge members and seniors. Anderson, who previously served on former Gov. Rick Scott's Continuing Care Advisory Council, was hired at Village on the Isle in 2015.