The Story Of Sarasota
DOWNLOAD
Download The Story Of Sarasota PDF/ePub or read online books in Mobi eBooks. Click Download or Read Online button to get The Story Of Sarasota book now. This website allows unlimited access to, at the time of writing, more than 1.5 million titles, including hundreds of thousands of titles in various foreign languages. If the content not found or just blank you must refresh this page
The Story Of Sarasota
DOWNLOAD
Author : Karl Hiram Grismer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1946
The Story Of Sarasota written by Karl Hiram Grismer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1946 with Sarasota (Fla.) categories.
Hidden History Of Sarasota
DOWNLOAD
Author : Jeff LaHurd
language : en
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
Release Date : 2009-04
Hidden History Of Sarasota written by Jeff LaHurd and has been published by History Press Library Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04 with History categories.
Sarasota, Florida, a one-horse farming town turned thriving winter residence of the Ringling Bros. Circus and flocks of snowbirds, has experienced more than its share of quirky characters and peculiar events. Learn about the illustrious John Ringling, from the details of his daily breakfast to the fifty-five year saga that determined his final resting place. Find out the real identity of A NO. 1, the King of Hobos, who spent a night in Sarasota's finest hotel. Witness the most memorable wedding in Sarasota- between two gorillas. Join longtime resident and historian Jeff LaHurd as he chronicles the fascinating, forgotten stories that made Sarasota the exceptional city it is today.
Quintessential Sarasota
DOWNLOAD
Author : Jeff LaHurd
language : en
Publisher: History Press (SC)
Release Date : 2004-01
Quintessential Sarasota written by Jeff LaHurd and has been published by History Press (SC) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01 with History categories.
From local writer and historian Jeff LaHurd comes Quintessential Sarasota: Stories and Pictures from the 1920s and the 1950s celebrating the history, people and places of Sarasota, Florida. Written in a light and entertaining style and using extraordinary historical images, LaHurd conveys a nostalgia for Sarasota's heyday in the early 20th century. This collection of columns takes a light and entertaining look back at colorful past. Using many unique and archival images, LaHurd reminisces on the events and attractions of Sarasota's past, including the Ringling Brothers' Circus Winter Quarters, the Prohibition Era, the local radio shows and the favorite restaurant hangout, the Smack.
Sarasota
DOWNLOAD
Author : Janet Snyder Matthews
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
Sarasota written by Janet Snyder Matthews and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Industries categories.
Sarasota
DOWNLOAD
Author : Jeff LaHurd
language : en
Publisher: Definitive History
Release Date : 2006
Sarasota written by Jeff LaHurd and has been published by Definitive History this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with History categories.
Discover the growth and transformation of Sarasota, Florida from deserted land of milk and honey to the thriving, charming community it is today. Sarasota, Florida was not always the thriving urban community that residents know today. This popular tourist destination on the Gulf Coast began its course of modern development with the Homestead Act of 1862 and a promise to the inhabitants of Scotland that the land awaiting them in Florida was one of milk and honey where gold grew on trees. Little did the first settlers know that within a hundred years the deserted land they then called home would transform itself not only into a bustling real estate and tourism hub, but also into a charming community with a personality all its own. From the 1920s to the 1960s, the Gulf Coast town was described as a community where no one was a stranger. In the 1920s, however, a clairvoyant full-page ad in the Sarasota Herald predicted, Sarasota's Growth Cannot Be Stopped. Indeed it couldn't. Sarasota soon became nationally known for its connection to the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, its famous art museum, and its celebration of modern architecture. A long time resident of Sarasota, Florida, Jeff LaHurd's ninth published work is his most comprehensive account of Sarasota's history to date. In this precise exploration of the city's history, LaHurd masterfully chronicles the lives lived and the fluctuating growth of Sarasota.
Sarasota
DOWNLOAD
Author : Amy A. Elder
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2005
Sarasota written by Amy A. Elder and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with History categories.
Sarasota, a charming and unique city on the Gulf Coast, is still a small town in many ways. Today there are simply many more neighborhoods. This volume focuses on attractions, culture, and community from the 1940s to the present. Sarasota has many attractions besides beautiful beaches and boating waterways, including Mote Marine Laboratory, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, and the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, to name just a few. The Sarasota Opera House, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, the West Coast Symphony, the Sarasota Ballet, and several small theaters contribute to this cultural mecca. During the time period covered here, hundreds of churches, schools, civic organizations, art colonies, and retirement homes have developed. Investors and entrepreneurs have greatly impacted the area, changing the architectural landscape, especially during the last 10 years, when development has had the most impact on the city skyline.
An Illustrated History Of Siesta Key
DOWNLOAD
Author : Thomas Philip Farrrell
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2018-03-01
An Illustrated History Of Siesta Key written by Thomas Philip Farrrell and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-01 with History categories.
A history of a very popular beach destination near Sarasota on the Gulf coast of Florida. Reviewing the past century of Siesta Key development in the context of Florida's ancient and recent emergence, this book explains how one small Gulf coast barrier island has become world famous as “#1 Beach in the USA." Beginning with Amerindian settlers, the “First Floridians," all of the seminal pioneers and a steady stream of pivotal leaders are described with emphasis on their families, motivations, and challenges. Both historical triumphs and tragedies are covered to provide a balanced perspective. Lastly, the current and future threats are analyzed in detail, including the environmental controversies with nearby keys, the menace of increasing red tide, and the risks of rising sea levels associated with global warming.
Edge Of Wilderness
DOWNLOAD
Author : Janet Snyder Matthews
language : en
Publisher: Pine Level Press
Release Date : 1983-01-01
Edge Of Wilderness written by Janet Snyder Matthews and has been published by Pine Level Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983-01-01 with Frontier and pioneer life categories.
Three Ringling Circus
DOWNLOAD
Author : Sandra Gurvis
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2024-01-16
Three Ringling Circus written by Sandra Gurvis and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-16 with History categories.
Sarasota would not be what it is today without the influence of the Ringling family, particularly John and Mable Ringling and John’s brother Charles. Unlike some other entertainers of the era, the Ringling family saw their enterprise as a business and as a way of entertaining the masses through good, clean fun. Three Ringling Circus will focus on the history of this family and will bring to life (and light) their past and present impact on Sarasota’s unique artistic, historical and cultural scene, a rarity in Florida, where much of the economy is driven by tourism and the retirement industry.
The Rise Of Sarasota Ken Thompson And The Rebirth Of Paradise
DOWNLOAD
Author : Jeff LaHurd
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2012-11-13
The Rise Of Sarasota Ken Thompson And The Rebirth Of Paradise written by Jeff LaHurd and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-13 with History categories.
Ken Thompson served as Sarasota's city manager from 1950 to 1988, making him the longest-serving manager in United States history. During these years, Sarasota experienced a population explosion and an unprecedented modernization of city services. The city moved from a sleepy little town to an independent city with an identifiable economy. This period of growth gave residents a vastly improved bayfront that included Island Park and the Marina Jack development and saw the creation of the current city hall and the Van Wetzel Theater. In thirty-eight years, Sarasota moved from the Circus City to the multifaceted city it is today. Follow well-known Sarasota historian Jeff LaHurd as he recounts the sometimes controversial era of Sarasota's greatest growth.