Mr. Morton has been on the board since 2014. He owns downtown Sarasota’s Morton’s Gourmet Market, a gourmet grocery store previously owned by his father, Ted Morton. Mr. Morton is a Tampa, Fla., native and has lived in the Sunshine State for 47 years.
“Eddie’s proven leadership is an asset to the Board of Trustees. I look forward to another successful year as we continue our focus on delivering the highest quality of care to the Sarasota Community,” CEO Robert Meade said in a statement.
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