Article Vintage Sarasota: Dr. Blanche Burgner Was Sarasota's First Female Doctor Dr. Blanche A. Burgner moved to Sarasota in 1925 and became the area's first female doctor. By Sarasota County Historical Resources staff members November 3, 2014 Filed under Sarasota County Medical Society Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share via Email Share on Reddit Show Comments