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NewsSarasota MagazineAugust 31, 2026Sarasota County

Sarasota County announces new health director and local organizations receive regional and national recognition

Sarasota County has appointed Lynette Herbert as the new director of health and human services. Additionally, several local institutions, including Sarasota High School, The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, and Children First, have received various academic, cultural, and workplace honors.

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Why It Matters

These appointments and recognitions impact local service leadership, institutional prestige, and workplace standards for Sarasota-Manatee residents.

Key Facts

  • Lynette Herbert is the new director of health and human services for Sarasota County.
  • Sarasota High School Lady Sailors basketball team is the 2025-2026 Class 7A Academic State Champion.
  • The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art is ranked among the 17 best museums in the South by Southern Living.
  • Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is ranked in Newsweek's 2026 Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers.
  • Children First is a 2026 Sarasota-Manatee and USA Today Top Workplace.
  • Children First received five Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards.
  • Sam Skogstad III was appointed to the Manatee Literacy Council board of directors.

Who's Mentioned

organizationSarasota High School Lady Sailors“Named Class 7A Academic State Champion for 2025-2026”organizationChildren First“Named 2026 Sarasota-Manatee and USA Today Top Workplace”organizationFlorida High School Athletic Association“Governing body for the academic championship”organizationSarasota Memorial Health Care System“Ranked in Newsweek's 2026 list of Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers”locationThe John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art“Ranked as one of the 17 best museums in the South by Southern Living”organizationManatee Literacy Council“Appointed Sam Skogstad III to board of directors”personSam Skogstad III“New board member of Manatee Literacy Council”personLynette Herbert“New director of Sarasota County health and human services”