Sarasota Boomers: Where Are They Now?

By Jacqueline Miller

In the 19th and 20th centuries, nostalgia was considered a form of melancholy. Researchers today say that is definitely not true. Nostalgia makes people feel better, giving them a stronger feeling of belonging and affiliation. Memories of old friends and good times certainly bring a smile to our faces while reminding us of our roots and continuity.

Since Sarasota Scene was founded in 1957, we have a treasure trove of old photos in our magazine archives. We thought we might bring smiles to your faces as you look at photos of young Sarasotans of the past who are our Boomers of today.

Do you recognize any of them? We do.

November 1987

We know many of them are still continuing to make their mark in our town. But there are many we don’t know. Perhaps we’re off in age by a year or two (or three or four), so if your photo is included and you’re not a Boomer, well then you fooled us.

We’ll give you the year and tell you what they were doing.  Hopefully that will help you remember!

Curious for the answers? Turn to page 92 in the digital magazine below!

We dedicate our August issue to Boomers and the aging process in general. Check out last year’s Boomer Issue here.