Mic Drop

Music Director and Host Russell Gant Leaves WUSF After 42 Years Behind the Mic

The voice of classical music in Tampa Bay and Sarasota retires from the airwaves the same way he lived in them—attuned to the value of good timing.

06/25/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Q & A

Barancik Foundation CEO Teri Hansen on Her Decision to Retire, What She's Most Proud of and What Comes Next

'For us, it’s about venture philanthropy. We can try things that others—governments, businesses—can’t or won’t do. And once something works, others can scale it.'

04/11/2025 By Kim Doleatto

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

Sunny Side Up

Sarasota Ranks No. 4 on U.S. News & World Report's List of Best Places to Retire in 2025

This year's list marked Sarasota's return to the top five for the first time since 2021.

11/18/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Fast Track

USF Sarasota-Manatee Chancellor Karen Holbrook to Retire

Plus, Project 180 announces its new CEO, and more.

11/04/2024 By Staff

Q & A

Roxie Jerde, Who's Led the Community Foundation of Sarasota County Since 2011, Is Stepping Down Next Year

We spoke with her about her years with the foundation, what she's most proud of and what's next.

06/25/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Companion Cats

Cat Depot Has Partnered With the Pets for the Elderly Foundation to Help Seniors Adopt Cats

The foundation will provide funding for Sarasota's seniors to adopt companion animals, which can benefit the health of both the cats and their elderly caretakers.

06/08/2023 By Isaac Eger