Group of Sarasota centenarians celebrated

The 12 women of the Pines of Sarasota's centenarian club were introduced to the nation on NBC's "Today Show".

By Anna Brugmann
| 10:06 a.m. September 6, 2017

Director of Nursing Gloria Wright gives a hug to Marie Brandstatter.

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The women in the Pines of Sarasota centenarian club have had their fair share of excitement in the past month. They celebrated hitting one of life's most elusive mile markers — their 100th birthdays. On Aug. 24, the 12 women of the Pines's centenarian club got a taste of the limelight when they were introduced to the nation on NBC's "Today Show" 100th birthday segment, sponsored by Smuckers.