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  • This Day in History: October 14

    The town of Sarasota was incorporated today in 1902, although the incorporation did not become effective until January 1, 1903. (All those ducks had to be put in a row, right?) SarasotaHistoryAlive has a great essay on their site by Ann Shank on what the laws were like then. Click the photo of the Sarasota Read more

  • Festivities under the pines on Sarasota’s Pioneer Day

    Community gatherings in historical Sarasota County happened anywhere a few folk met, but especially on the shaded porches of pioneers’ homes or the church grounds. These events were full of music, good food, trading and swapping, and fun for the children. Join us on Saturday, November 12, from 10 to 4 as the Historical Society Read more

  • US FLAG – Half Mast

    Your Historical Society will be putting our flag at the proper half-mast whenever we have a proclamation to do so. We have purchased the black ribbon to put on our flag to be doing it correctly. FAQs on flying the US flag at half-mast How to fly your flag at Half Staff depends on what Read more