Looking for a way to orient yourself in the history of Sarasota County? Here’s an idea: go on a scavenger hunt of all the historical markers in Sarasota, Venice, Osprey, Englewood and Northport. We’ve found some resources for you.

One resource has not just the historical markers in this multi-county area, but also war memorials. You can check it out

here. The website also be sorted into just entries with “Sarasota”, and there are 314 to find!

Another interesting site, which includes an interactive map for easy scavenger-hunting, is here.

Unfortunately, some actual signs or plaques are missing or have been removed, so actually, using your device to hunt them down is perhaps more useful if you want to know what was, and no longer is, there. Have fun, and drive safe!