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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA72_lemon-bay-cemetery_Englewood-FL.html
Since the late 1800's the deceased loved ones of Englewood's pioneer settlers have been laid to rest on this high sandy ridge. The land for the cemetery was deeded to the citizens of the Lemon Bay area, by means of trustees, by John H. and Florenc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7MG_laurel-turpentine-and-lumber-industry_Nokomis-FL.html
The naval stores industry provided employment for workers leaving the plantation system following the Civil War. Some laborers were leased by private companies from state or county prisons. This leasing system brought about conditions of peonage t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2OY_oscar-scherer-state-park_Osprey-FL.html
Bequeathed by his daughterElsa Scherer Burrows 1884-1955in memory of her father 1856-1923"That man may last, but never lives,who much receives, but nothing gives;whom none can love, - whom none can thank,creation's blot, creation's blank."? ? ? ? …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2OW_loring-lovell_Venice-FL.html
1938-1994Utilities Department DirectorLoring Lovell exemplified a dedication to the preservation of Florida's water resources, environment, and rich cultural heritage. In recognition of his wisdom, foresight and efforts to provide potable water fo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2OV_the-circus-in-venice_Venice-FL.html
Among the number of circuses that have called Sarasota County home, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (RBBB) is the largest and the one that has had the longest association with Venice. Its roots go back to a small show the five Ringli…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2OT_colonel-george-kumpe-bridge_Venice-FL.html
ColonelGeorge Kumpe BridgeDesignated by1967 Legislatureof Florida
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2OR_venice-railroad-and-depot_Venice-FL.html
(Obverse):The first successful railroad into what is now Sarasota County came when the United States and West Indies Railroad and Steamship Company, a subsidiary of the Seaboard Air Line Railway (SAL), brought its first train into Sarasota in 1903…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2OM_gunther-gebel-williams_Venice-FL.html
Gunther Gebel-Williams changed the face of the American circus forever, and is universally known as The Greatest Wild Animal Trainer of All Time. From Circus Williams in Germany to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus, Gunther demonstra…