Brynne Anne Besio, who led the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton through 13 years of growth and some turbulent times that included the preventable drowning death of its beloved 69-year-old manatee Snooty, will retire from her job as chief executive officer in April.
“We have accomplished so much,” Besio said in a statement. “It is a good time for both the museum and for me personally to make this transition. I’m proud of how far we’ve come in the past 13 years and I’ve been honored to work with the board, volunteers and staff to serve our community.”