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| Celebrate
Sarasota - 100th Anniversary |
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| On October
14, 1902, 53 village residents voted to incorporate
Sarasota as a town. The first town officials were elected,
and they were: John Hamilton Gillespie, Mayor; J.B. Turner,
Dr. J.O. Brown, George W. Blackburn, W.J. Hill, and Harry
L. Higel, Alderman; B.D. Gullett, Clerk; and T.F. Blair,
Marshall. |
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Help us celebrate our 100th
anniversary, and take time to see and learn about the
rich history of Sarasota and the people who gave us our
start. Click on the calendar link above to see the variety
of events that are being held to honor and promote Sarasota
and its wonderful story. From this page you can also view
the first year's minutes, in their original hand-written
format, and read about the very first official actions
of our town leaders and citizens.
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"A
Land with Perfect Climate Conditions where Nature has
eliminated Winter from the Scheme of Life for the benefIT of Mind, Body and Purse." |
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Quote
from a turn of the century advertisement attracting
people to the Town of Sarasota |
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Sarasota
Historical Resources
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