Pines of Sarasota Foundation President Janet K. Ginn and Pines of Sarasota President/CEO Mike Ward announced a reimagining and renovation of Pines’ Assisted Living Facility and a partnership with the Esther & Harold Mertz Foundation. The renovation is the first step in the transformation of Pines of Sarasota’s campus and the beginning of the next phase in the life of the nearly 70 year-old senior care community. The Assisted Living building, the first facility of its kind in Sarasota, was built in 1989 to provide seniors with independence within a supportive environment. The renovation will modernize the facility offering residents more privacy and a broader variety of room configurations while maintaining the high quality of service and care for which Pines of Sarasota is known. In addition to the changes to resident rooms, Pines’ signature porte cochere will be added to a newly configured entrance that will welcome visitors and residents and shield them from inclement weather. Funding for the $3.9 million project will be supported by the Esther & Harold Mertz Foundation, which will match all donations on a 2:1 basis. In a show of faith in Pines of Sarasota Foundation and the generosity of the community, the Mertz Foundation has already contributed $2.6 million in matching funds.

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