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The first post office opens today
On August 16 1878, Sarasota got its first post office. It was located in the store of Charles Abbe, in the area now known as Harbor Acres. Mail came in “fairly” regularly, delivered by horseback. Charles Abbe Continues to Spark Fascination, a newspaper article by Janet Snyder Matthews The (maybe) 2013 location of the first… Read more
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Get ready to learn something NEW at the OLDest residence in Sarasota County!
We’re excited to announce that the 2013-2014 Classes at the Park Schedule is now online! Our traditional Classes on the Back Porch have been renamed Classes at the Park, reflecting our involvement in the wider community of Pioneer Park in Sarasota, this year’s syllabus starts with Yoga and ends with birdwatching… and you won’t believe… Read more
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