November 6, 2025

On Saturday, November 1, 2025, nearly 1,000 guests kicked up their cowboy boots at Rock the Roof, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation’s annual rooftop dance party benefiting Women and Children’s Services at Sarasota Memorial. Over $130,000 net proceeds were raised.

“Rock the Roof always kicks off our event season in a big way, and we’re thrilled to see the community come together to support Women and Children’s Services at SMH,” said Healthcare Foundation President Stacey Corley. “A heartfelt thank-you to our sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and guests who made this unforgettable country night possible.”

The rooftop of SMH-Sarasota’s West Parking Garage was transformed into a high-energy country music celebration complete with food, beverages, live music, a DJ, a Fly Dance performance, a custom cowboy hat bar and mechanical bull riding. The event’s emcee was Lulu from 92.1 WCTQ. The night brought the community together for fun and festivity, and a shared commitment to supporting SMH.

Proceeds from the event will directly benefit programs and services for women and children at Sarasota Memorial, continuing the Healthcare Foundation’s mission to help ensure SMH continues to provide world-class healthcare.

Rock the Roof Lead Sponsors

Promotor Sponsor:  Janice S. Kelly Memorial Foundation

Opener Sponsors: Arthur S. Karp Family Foundation, Inc.; B&I Contractors; Doug Holder Family Fund; Douglas Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram; TLG & LSG; Gilbane Building Company; Holliday Group/Sarasota Electrical; Premier Physicians of Sarasota; Scooter’s Coffee; Eric & Doreen Spiegel; and Sutter Roofing