Sarasota Memorial Marks 1,000th Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Sarasota Memorial has marked its 1,000^th minimally invasive cardiac surgery performed by Jonathan Hoffberger, DO, who was also recently appointed Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery at SMH.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

SMH Breaks Ground on North Port’s First Full-Service Hospital, with Expansion Plans Under Way

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System broke ground for the North Port Hospital today. Expected to be completed in 2028, the campus will offer a comprehensive range of health services.

Friday, November 7, 2025

SMH Honors Physicians, Installs 2026 Medical Staff Leaders

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System recognized two outstanding physicians for their exemplary service and leadership, honoring Eyad Almallouhi, MD, as 2025 Physician of the Year and Roger Shea, MD, with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The health system also announced its newly appointed 2026 Chiefs of Staff for the Sarasota and Venice campuses.

Thursday, November 6, 2025

A Century of Caring

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System marked a century of service with a special reception held today in the courtyard of its flagship Sarasota hospital.

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Sarasota Memorial Now Enrolling Patients in Clinical Trial for Innovative AFib Treatment

Sarasota Memorial’s Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute is participating in a multi-center research trial evaluating a next-generation device to treat people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (Afib).

Thursday, October 23, 2025