CHILDREN’S FOUNTAIN
CLOSES TEMPORARILY
Sarasota - The Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children’s
Fountain located within Island Park in downtown Sarasota
will be closed Wed., December 27 – Fri., December
29, 2006 for maintenance.
The eight concrete statues at the fountain will be re-glazed
by the original artists, Danielle and Papo Glaysher. The
couple glazes the statues twice a year with a sealant to
prevent deterioration. The funding for the upkeep comes
from the City’s public art maintenance and repair
program.
The late Donna Steigerwaldt, former chief executive officer
for Jockey International, donated $250,000 to the City
of Sarasota for the construction of the children’s
fountain. It was dedicated in April 1997.
For the latest information regarding the Steigerwaldt-Jockey
Children’s Fountain, please call 954-4101 ext. 5254.
