Independent Oversight and Transparency
As the region’s only public health system, Sarasota Memorial is unique in placing decision-making power in the hands of local residents. Our operations and priorities are directly accountable to the local communities we serve. In comparison, other hospitals in the region are investor-owned and governed by distant corporate headquarters, with the community having little say in their oversight. Charged with setting the strategic direction of the organization and serving as stewards of public resources, the elected Hospital Board establishes the organization’s annual budget in a transparent process, which includes public hearings that are open to the community.
Tax revenue included in the budget is devoted to programs, services, facilities and equipment that help respond to the community’s evolving health care needs.
Our health system is governed by the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, comprised of nine unpaid citizens elected by local voters to four-year terms.
Kevin Cooper Chair At Large Seat 2 Term Ends: 2028
Sharon Wetzler DePeters, APRN First Vice Chair At Large Seat 1 Term Ends: 2028
Patricia Maraia, BSN, RN Second Vice Chair Southern District Seat 1 Term Ends: 2026
Gregory Carter Asst. Secretary Southern District Seat 2 Term Ends: 2026
Brad Baker Treasurer Northern District Seat 1 Term Ends: 2026
Pam Beitlich, DNP, APRN, RN
Secretary At Large Seat 3 Term Ends: 2028
Bridgette Fiorucci, BSN, RN Member Central District Seat 2 Term Ends: 2026
Victor Rohe Asst. Treasurer Northern District Seat 2 Term Ends: 2026
Sarah Lodge Member Central District Seat 1 Term Ends: 2028
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