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Sarasota Memorial Hospital Named a Top Cardiovascular Hospital

Plus: Impact100 SRQ announces a co-president leadership structure, and more.

By Staff February 9, 2026

Juli Swanger, left, and Shari Ashman have been appointed to The Sarasota Ballet's board of directors.
Juli Swanger, left, and Shari Ashman have been appointed to The Sarasota Ballet's board of directors.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital was recently recognized among the nation’s “50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals” in an independent quality analysis provided by Premier Inc. and published in Modern Healthcare.

Impact100 SRQ announced the creation of a co-president leadership structure and the appointment of longtime member and board leader Sara Winer as co-president, alongside Pam Kandziora.

Turning Points—which provides comprehensive services including housing stability support, community resource navigation, and medical and dental care in Manatee County—has announced the appointment of Donn Githens to its board of directors. 

The Sarasota Ballet recently added Shari Ashman and Juli Swanger to its board of directors.

Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty will be honored with the 2026 Asolo Luminary Award, recognition given by Asolo Repertory Theatre in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.

B&I Contractors, Inc. has promoted Thomas Dierking from project engineer to project manager for its west-central region.

Travis Windham has been appointed to The Salvation Army of Manatee County advisory board.

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