SMH CEO David Verinder Tapped to Lead Safety Net Hospital Alliance for Second Time

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System CEO David Verinder, has been selected to lead Florida's Safety Net Hospital Alliance for a second time. This appointment reflects David's longstanding commitment to advancing access to high-quality care and advocating for the vital role safety net hospitals play in serving communities across Florida.

Monday, September 21, 2026

Sarasota Memorial Named One of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers

We're happy to share that Newsweek today named Sarasota Memorial one of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers for 2026, highlighting the exceptional care and outcomes provided by our rehabilitation teams.

Thursday, August 27, 2026

New Stroke Recovery Study at Sarasota Memorial Evaluates Therapy to Improve Arm and Hand Function

Sarasota Memorial’s Kolschowsky Research & Education Institute is enrolling stroke survivors in a new study testing a therapy designed to improve arm and hand function for patients whose recovery has been limited by lasting weakness.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Sarasota Memorial Named Best-in-State Employer by Forbes for 7th Consecutive Year

Sarasota Memorial has once again been named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers, the latest in a series of national honors recognizing SMH’s workplace culture and 11,000-member team

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Sarasota Memorial Celebrates Record-Breaking Births in July

Sarasota Memorial’s Women & Children’s Services teams are celebrating a system record after welcoming 434 babies at its Sarasota campus in July — the most babies ever born in a single month at an SMH facility.

Friday, August 14, 2026