A Century of Philanthropy
WINTER 2025
On November 2, 1925, then-named Sarasota Hospital opened with 32 beds and 12 physicians. Philanthropy was the catalyst that launched the campaign to make Sarasota Hospital a reality. Sarasota residents and businesses came together to fund what would become one of the nation’s best hospitals.
Check out our timeline below chronicling major philanthropic milestones in SMH’s 100-year history.
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