Presenting Sarasota History
SIGHTS & SOUNDS!
ABC 7's Mike Modrick is with History Center Manager Josh Goodman who explains what it was like to move the History Center.
See some of the wonderful items in the Archives and learn about the mystery item that was identified by History Coalition member Chucko the Clown:
The Roaring 20s: some of the facts, photos and stories to illustrate the fun—and sometimes not-so-fun—times in Sarasota.
Enjoy a wonderful tour of the Englewood Museum at the Historic Lampp House with Curator Betty Nugent portraying Lottie Lampp.
A look at events and programs of Englewood's venerable historical society over the years including the annual Cracker Fair.
A tour of Old Englewood, Florida narrated by Amy Hibbard and Bernie Reading. Video added and edited by Don Bayley. Produced for the Sarasota County Centennial by the Lemon Bay Historical Society and the Englewood Museum.
Fine art photographer Elizabeth Siegfried details the backstory of finding a box of lost 16mm films of Circus performers
A "behind the scenes" tour as Jim (Diego) Middleton shares the history and personalities behind the development and evolution of "Eagle Point."
Nancy Wille, a member of the Lemon Bay Historical Society, has lived in Englewood since 1949. She has taken hundreds of photos over the years documenting the history of the area. Here she narrates a slideshow of her best photos.
City of Venice Historical Resources Manager Harry Klinkhamer shares details of the city's formation, the Venice History Museum and other interesting facts
Author and Centennial Committee Chair Frank Cassell shares highlights from his new book Creating Sarasota County. Learn how and why Sarasota County was founded in 1921.
New College Oral History Project
These vibrant oral histories were created in a collaborative project involving New College of Florida and Sarasota County.
Cathy Antunes, WSLR Radio, Interviews Centennial Committee Chair, Frank Cassell about Bertha Palmer and the Centennial. LISTEN:
Pedro Reis, founder of the Sarasota Circus Arts Conservatory talks about the Sailor Circus and shows us some very colorful costumes.
The Betty Intagliata Lecture Series features Dr. Frank Cassell who tells the story behind the fight to split from Manatee County and the personalities involved. Fascinating history!
Diana Allen of the Bee Ridge Woman's Club tells us about the club's rich history. The historic building is a stop on the Sarasota County Auto Tours
SUN Media's special edition "Celebrate Our Centennial" 100 Years in Charlotte and Sarasota Counties.
HISTORICAL MARKERS
In 1976, the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners authorized the Historical Commission to establish a program to identify by placement of a marker historically significant events, people, or places. Throughout the County, markers commemorate archaeological sites, architectural structures, events, historic sites, natural resources, and persons that form the basis of Sarasota's history. CLICK HERE to view our ever-expanding Historical Marker page.
