In Their Own Words

Darwin Tepe Puts Data and Heart to Work for Sarasota’s Seniors

Tepe’s work pairs numbers with human stories, showing legislators and funders that investing in seniors isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s financially savvy.

09/03/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Call Your Mother

How 87-Year-Old Pat Seftel Went Viral

Seftel has become an unlikely icon because her son, award-winning filmmaker and director Joshua Seftel, regularly shares their FaceTime conversations on "CBS News Sunday Morning."

05/05/2025 By Ruth Lando

The Secrets of Longevity

How to Live a Longer, Happier, Healthier Life

According to local residents and experts, genetics play a role, of course, but so do healthy habits, social connections and one’s personal attitude.

01/22/2025 By Kim Doleatto

The Secrets of Longevity

Lois Ross, 91, Says the Key to Living Long Is to Do What You Love

“Don't sit around. Find the thing you like to do and do it, and don't stop.”

01/10/2025 By Kim Doleatto

The Secrets of Longevity

Nancy Schlossberg Is a 95-Year-Old Rebel Who Isn’t Slowing Down

After retiring from a prominent career in higher education, Schlossberg leads the Aging Rebels group at Sarasota’s Senior Friendship Centers.

01/10/2025 By Megan McDonald

The Secrets of Longevity

At 95, Joe Floersheimer Is More Active Than Many People Half His Age

Floersheimer swims daily, plays tennis two or three times a week and still drives and rides a bike.

01/10/2025 By Cooper Levey-Baker

The Secrets of Longevity

Thanks to Good Genes, a Positive Attitude and Plenty of Socializing, Carol Hochberg Is Thriving at 91

“My mindset is that you have to make the choice to not be a basket case when bad things happen. When we are faced with tragedy, we have to not dwell, because life goes on."

01/10/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Golden Confidence

A Boudoir Photoshoot Empowers a Local Woman Working on Her Bucket List

Louise Jacquet proves that at 82 years old, it's never too late to embrace your sexuality.

12/18/2023 By Andrea González

Aging in Place

How to Create a Safe Space for Your Aging Loved One

Two local experts weigh in on how to navigate multigenerational living, with safety and fitness tips to increase quality of life.

02/14/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

Local Couple Creates New Service for Senior Planning

Elli and Mark Baldwin are the founders of Sunways Senior Living Concierge.

03/15/2021 By Staff

First Person

Six Local Women Share Their Tips for Aging Well

Hint: it’s all about inner beauty.

03/09/2021 By Heather Dunhill

Game On

Active Adult Communities are the Future for Baby Boomers Retiring to Our Area

These communities are all designed to cater to older adults’ emphasis on wellness, and to have fun staying that way.

01/26/2021 By Ilene Denton

Aviva Senior Living: A Place for Seniors to Thrive

Together with our donors, we provide stimulating housing solutions for seniors to keep them safe and healthy.

01/22/2021

Health News

CenterPlace Health Partners With Senior Friendship Centers

Senior Friendship Centers will lease its health clinics in Sarasota and Venice to CenterPlace Health

11/03/2020 By Staff

Q&A

America’s Former Surgeon General Discusses Loneliness, Isolation and Covid-19

Dr. Vivek Murthy is the author of a timely new book titled Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World.

09/21/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Take a Virtual Tour of Angels Senior Living

This luxurious yet affordable assisted living community invites you to tour their facility online to see all they have to offer.

07/27/2020

Angels Senior Living Invites You to Take a Virtual Tour

For the safety of their staff and residents, the assisted living community has put in-person tours on hold but is still accepting new residents at its new Sarasota location.

07/24/2020

Fast Track

iTNSunCoast Hires Bill Carter as Executive Director

Carter brings more than 22 years of nonprofit experience.

11/20/2019 By Staff

Conferences

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College Announces Fall Conference

This fourth annual event features speakers and networking sessions offering useful strategies on retirement’s social, financial, and practical implications.

09/24/2019 By Staff

Fountains of Youth

Want to Look and Feel Great Forever? Follow These Five Tips for Youthful Aging

Keep moving, stretch your soul, protect your skin, get your shut-eye and focus on balance.

02/04/2019 By Ilene Denton