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(941) 231-4795
6286 Lake Osprey Drive
Lakewood Ranch, Fl 34240
(941) 260-1393
2916 Bee Ridge Road
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 231-4795
6286 Lake Osprey Drive
Lakewood Ranch, Fl 34240
(941) 260-1393
2916 Bee Ridge Road
Sarasota, FL 34239

Meet

Our Team

We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice. We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you!

DONNA

Office Manager and Financial Administrator

SALLY

Treatment Care
Coordinator

DIANE

Front Desk Administrator

ROSA

Reception/Insurance

ROSEMARY

Insurance Coordinator

CARRIE

Clinical Assistant

ALLY

Orthodontic Assistant

ABBIE

Orthodontic Assistant

SALLY

Orthodontic Assistant

BECKY

Orthodontic Assistant

DONNA

Office Manager and Financial Administrator

Donna moved to Florida in 2003. She grew up and raised her family in Jamestown, NY. Donna Joined Dr. Varone when the practice opened in 2005 as the office coordinator and she has enjoyed seeing all of the beautiful smiles walk out the door since then. She loves spending time with family and friends and going to her grandson’s baseball games. Donna resides in Lakewood Ranch with her husband. They have three grown children, two grandsons and a Bernie doodle, Roxie.

Sally

Treatment Care Coordinator

Originally from the United Kingdom, Sally has worked in orthodontics since 2003 and has her certification in Orthodontic assisting. Sally loves working in orthodontics because it’s fun, we work hard, but we are always smiling and laughing. Sally also enjoys spending time with her husband, Ed, her dogs and 2 daughters. Her favorite things to do are traveling, watching Liverpool FC and reading a good book while relaxing by the pool or at the beach.

Diane

Front Desk Administrator

Diane has worked in the orthodontic field since 2006. Her favorite thing about orthodontics is seeing the beautiful change in the patients from start to finish. She loves to help patients and co-workers whenever possible. Diane is a native of Bowling Green coming to Lakewood Ranch area in 1984. When she is not at the office she enjoys spending time with her fiance, Tom, and her granddaughters Skylynn and Sarah.

Rosa

Reception/Insurance

Rosa was originally from North Jersey and has been in the field since 2006 as a patient coordinator, reception and insurance processor. She loves working with patients and their smiles, white fostering strong relationships with an empathetic approach to scheduling and financial discussions with those patients. She has a passion for creating a welcoming environment, ensuring all patients feet like they are treated as family. She is always building trust and showing that Varone Orthodontics is reliable and caring. Rosa has been with us since December 2021 . ln her spare time, she enjoys going to the beach for long walks and spending lots of time with family.

Rosemary

Insurance Coordinator

Rosemary verifies insurance for our patients and then follows up on claims after they are submitted to the insurance company. This is very time consuming with changes being made all the time. When she is not in the office she enjoys spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She leads a very active life that includes travel, pickleball and regular workouts at the gym. She also teaches yoga and has recently started ballroom dancing lessons. She has been with us since January 2019.

Carrie

Orthodontic Assistant

Carrie grew up in mid-Michigan and moved to Sarasota, and was very glad to get out of the cold weather. She has been an assistant for 37 years, which 14 of those have been with Dr. Varone. Our doctor, staff and patients are the highlight of her career. Carrie is married and has 2 children.

Ally

Orthodontic Assistant

Ally became an Orthodontic Assistant in 2020. She loves this field of work because she helps people feeI more confident about their smiles. She enjoys listening to music and attending concerts. On her days off she usually hangs out with friends and family.

Abbie

Orthodontic Assistant

Abbie is 24 years old, born and raised in Manatee County, and recently engaged. She became an Orthodontic Assistant in 2019. ln her free time, she enjoys singing a cappella music with friends and competing in music competitions around the U.S. She loves being part of the Varone Team and looks forward to many more amazing times to come.

Sally

Orthodontic Assistant

ln 2001 she chose the Orthodontic field and has never looked back. She strives to keep patients comfortable, informed and uplifted while in her chair during treatment time. She loves what she is doing and looks forward to many more years of creating smiles that last a lifetime.

Becky

Orthodontic Assistant

ln 1993 Becky entered the Orthodontic field in Massachusetts, where she was born and raised. Visiting Florida as a child, she always knew she would become a permanent resident someday. The favorite part of her job is to help create beautiful smiles and watch patients evolve throughout treatment and gain confidence. She is married to her husband Chris and have a wonderful daughter Miranda and a kitty named Sox. Her family enjoys going to Disney and cheering on the Red Sox, Patriots and the Bruins.