Historical Markers
Historical markers are placed around the county to inform the public about Sarasota County persons, places and events that are prominently identified with local, state or national history or pre-history.
Historical plaques are frequently placed on or near a building or other historic resource that has been officially designated as historically important. On recommendation of the county's Historic Preservation Board, the Sarasota County Board of Commissioners approves such designations in the unincorporated part of the county.
The Sarasota County Board of Commissioners authorized the marker program in 1976 as a function of the Sarasota County Historical Commission.
Featured Markers
Newtown Community Center/Robert L. Taylor Community Complex
The Robert L. Taylor Community Complex grew out of the “Colored Service Men’s Club” building that had served black soldiers during World War II. Newtown resident John Floyd supervised construction of the wood frame structure.
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Circus in Venice
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 Ringling brothers established in 1884. The winter quarters was in Baraboo, Wisconsin, home of the Ringlings. Bridgeport, Connecticut, winter quarters of the Barnum & Bailey Circus, became its second home. In 1927, John Ringling brought the circus winter quarters to Sarasota, where it remained until 1959.
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