Sarasota has a very good health care system...

I can say that because I have good health insurance... anyway

Sarasota Memorial among best in U.S.

SARASOTA -- Sarasota Memorial Hospital is among the nation's best in a ranking by U.S. News and World Report magazine.

The 828-bed facility was ranked among the top 50 hospitals in seven different medical specialties.

"It puts us at the top of the list for community hospitals," said Dr. Bruce Fleegler, Sarasota Memorial's chief medical officer.

My personal plan is to stay healthy by maintaining good health so I can avoid "health care"

Listen to a Smart City podcast "What Makes a City Healthy?" Smart City is really a great show.

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One block 2 Worlds .... signs of how Sarasota is changing

Very interesting bike ride today -- first it was raining most of the time... but I saw a real amazing thing today .... near the Sierra Station Cafe (4th & Lemon) in Downtown Sarasota's Rosemary District ... the "alley" is called Lemon Lane ... thi

CHIP - Community Health Improvement Partnership

The Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP), formed in 2002, aims to improve the health of residents in Sarasota and Charlotte Counties. Since its beginning, more than 300 area residents have become actively involved in the CHIP. This website reflects just a portion of the health issues explored and activities initiated by the Community Health Improvement Partnership. Take a look. Become involved.