Fast Track

Realize Bradenton's Johnette Isham Announces Retirement

Plus, Sarasota County hires a new fire chief and La Musica names pianist and educator Wu Han its new artistic director.

10/17/2022 By Staff

Retirement

Gulf Coast Community Foundation CEO to Retire

Dr. Mark S. Pritchett joined the foundation in 2008 as vice-president of community investment and was named president and CEO in 2015.

07/11/2022 By Staff

Retirement

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation President to Retire This Fall

Mason Ayres has served in the role since 2016.

05/16/2022 By Staff

End of an Era

Asolo Rep Producing Artistic Director and Managing Director Jointly Announce Retirement

Michael Donald Edwards and Linda DiGabriele will step down in June 2023.

04/04/2022 By Staff

Rankings

Sarasota Named 'Best Place to Retire'—Again

Our city ranked No. 1 on U.S. News & World Report's annual list for the second year in a row.

10/19/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Step Up Suncoast President, CEO to Retire

Barbara Patten was hired in August 2008 and has spent the bulk of her career in the not-for-profit sector.

03/19/2021 By Staff

Spacious Studio Units for Singles Available at Bay Village

Luxury independent living awaits, offering resort-like amenities and a maintenance-free lifestyle.

03/08/2021

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

Rankings

Sarasota Ranked No. 1 Place to Retire in the U.S.

According to U.S. News & World Report, our warm weather, beaches and cultural scene make us a top pick for retirement.

10/15/2020 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

Rankings

Sarasota Ranked No. 3 Most Popular Retirement Destination for Seniors

Weather and retiree-friendly tax laws are a major draw.

05/17/2019 By Staff

Data

Sarasota Named One of the Nation's Top 100 Retirement Destinations

The city was recently named one of the country's top 100 places in which to retire by Where to Retire magazine.

12/11/2018 By Staff

Finance

Wealth Management Firm Launches New Division for Businesses, Nonprofits

The Venice firm Pinkerton, Harkins & Mehserle Private Wealth recently launched FourThought Institutions.

12/05/2018 By Staff

Retirement

'Boomer Conference' Takes Place Nov. 16

The keynote speaker is Jeri Sedlar, co-author of Don’t Retire: Rewire!

11/06/2018 By Staff

Services

Retirement Community Named Top Spot for Workers

The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods and its Arizona-based management company were recently ranked No. 23 in a list of 'The 50 Best Workplaces for Aging Services.'

10/19/2018 By Staff

Aging

New Assisted Living Community Holds Open House

More than 600 guests attended an open house for Aravilla, a new $25.5 million resort-style assisted living community.

10/11/2018 By Staff

Retirement

Sarasota Ranked as Top City in Which to Retire

55places.com selected the top cities by analyzing cost of living, geographical landmarks, property taxes, economic opportunities and more.

09/27/2018 By Staff

Health care

Health and Wellness Nurse Named Statewide 'Employee of the Year'

Mary Ann Ociesa of Village on the Isle was recently honored by LeadingAge Florida at the nonprofit's 55th annual conference.

08/24/2018 By Staff

Publishing

Magazine Names Sarasota One of America's Top Cities in Which to Retire

Sarasota was named one of America's top cities for 'downtown living' by Where to Retire magazine, which cited the city's extensive cultural offerings.

06/11/2018 By Staff

Media

Bradenton Herald Editor Stepping Down

Joan Krauter is stepping down as the Herald's executive editor after nearly 20 years in the role.

04/23/2018 By Staff