SMH employees celebrate another perfect 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Provided photo.

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMH) has once again been recognized as one of the best employers in Florida, earning a spot on Forbes’ 2026 list of America’s Best-in-State Employers. The recognition marks the seventh consecutive year Sarasota Memorial has made the prestigious list, underscoring the community-owned health system’s longstanding commitment to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed. Compiled in partnership with market research firm Statista, the 8th annual Forbes ranking identifies employers that stand out in each state based on survey responses of more than 245,000 people working for U.S. companies with at least 500 employees. Participants evaluated their employers on factors that included wages and benefits, management, workplace culture, flexibility and opportunities for career advancement.

SMH employees celebrate another perfect 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Provided photo.

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