Within each of us lies a story of everything we've overcome to be who we've become. Our lifetimes are our legacies, and these women are leaving an indelible mark in their communities and in the world. With stories collected by Leigh M. Clark, these are women who slay Sarasota. Part of the Slaying the USA Series.

Genesis Krick

Kim Broder

Cathy Bryant

Carolyn Carino

Loli DiSanto

Nazare Edelson

Amber Gingerich

Dr. Stacie Herrera

Lauren Hitchen

Jennifer Matteo

Emily J. Meinke

Heather Palo

Jessica Papineau

Jessica Peterson

Courtney Petrin

Jerusha Pfannenschmidt

Carrie Riley

Jessica Simone

Florencia Tarque

Giuliana Vann

Leanndra Yates

Simone Knego