Tzia Verina Olla, Italy's oldest beekeeper, celebrated her 102nd birthday in the little town of Ales in the province of Oristano. This birthday honors not only her longevity, but also Sardinia, a land known for its people's energy and perseverance. Tzia Verina, born and reared in Ales, has lived through nearly a century of dramatic social, cultural, and economic transformation. She was beloved by everyone and always personified traditional Sardinian values such as unity, hard work, and strong family relationships. Tzia Verina is well-known in the neighborhood for her decades-long love for beekeeping. Her experience and dedication have made her an industry icon, illustrating that caring for the environment and animals can be a lifelong commitment. Tzia Verina, like many other Sardinian centenarians, credits her longevity to a simple, clean diet rich in local produce and an active lifestyle spent at home, in the countryside, and with bees.