A year-long clinical trial at Sarasota Memorial Hospital found that robotic companion pets may improve outcomes for hospitalized older adults with dementia, according to results shared by the study’s ...

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation recently received a $1 million gift from Susan and Zuheir Sofia to create an endowed ...

Memorial Health Care System has added Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists to its First Physicians Group network.  The practice, now operating as First Physicians Group Neurosurgery and Spine ...

SARASOTA, Fla., Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fueled by strong bond ratings, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMH) is moving full speed ahead on more than $1 billion in capital projects that will ...

Leadership changes, major honors and notable milestones are shaping the Sarasota area business and nonprofit scene. This week’s roundup includes a longtime Sarasota Memorial Hospital executive ...

The Sarasota Memorial Sleep Disorder Center has opened at Waldemere Medical Plaza. A physician referral is required for sleep studies and treatments. At the center, a multidisciplinary team provides ...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Sarasota woman hit by a car while walking her dog on December 9th has died from her injuries. Barbara Powell had been at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, unconscious, and was ...

Finding the right nursing home for a loved one can be stressful. Between understanding costs, checking reviews, and making sure the facility provides good care, it’s a lot to take in. A new U.S. News ...

Sarasota Memorial breaks ground on major North Port hospital Sarasota Memorial breaks ground on $507M North Port hospital, set to open in 2028 with 100 beds. A milestone for local healthcare access ...

The $507 million project comprises a 100-bed hospital tower and adjacent 3-story MOB on a 32-acre site. Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (Sarasota, Fla.) has started construction on a new ...

Sarasota Memorial Hospital started life a hundred years ago as a 32-bed building with an ancillary tent for tuberculosis patients. Today, the health system includes three full-service hospitals, ...