Reunion of Red and Blue Armies at Sarasota Banquet
At the Belle Haven Inn a Red and Blue Army reunion featured a witty prophecy by W. J. Adam on population growth for Sarasota rooted in 1910 and 1920 figures. The Woman's Club Red Cross cadre and Board of Trade members hosted a lavish menu and toasted the club's efforts, adding 196 members and $60 in receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
W. J. Adam
Board of Trade
Belle Haven Inn
Red Cross Corps
Woman's Club
Ocean
Red
Trade Board
Jack Frost
Petersburg
Traders
Club of Our Women
I. R. Burns
Belle Haven
Bonds Will Not Carry Good Roads Vote Sarasota
A letter discusses opposition to a proposed county bond issue for roads and a bridge. It argues the plan favors a few beneficiaries, wants wider public input, and questions permanent funding versus temporary bridge needs. The writer urges waiting for a mass meeting and broader representation before committing funds.
Burket Elected Secretary Of Board Of Trade
At a December 8 1913 meeting of the Board of Trade with Dr Jack Halton presiding John F Burket won the secretary race. He received 33 votes to J W Keener 26 and J Daniel 2. Burket declared elected after secret ballot. The session adjourned with J Louris House recording.
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Board of Trade
Jack Halton
John F. Burker
John Anderson
Frank Redd
J. W. Keener
R. O. Bruce
Mr. Keener
Yarborough
Raymond Daniel
Burker
Mr. Daniel
Hackney
Bruce
Miles
I. R. Burns
Mr. Miles
Mr Keener
Daniel
George Roberts
Mr. Burket
Keener
Burket
J. Louris House
Waterfront Park Needs Flower Beds
A historical note describes Bermuda grass thriving after Park Day under Mr Broadley’s care. Hibiscus beds show improvement from a hydropathic cure. The piece urges a rose bed donation to spark a community flower project, hinting at a coordinated color plan for the park.
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California
Florida
A B Edwards Wins Sarasota Mayoral Race and Council Seats
A B Edwards was elected mayor with 108 votes as the town of Sarasota transitions to city status. J W Baxter won the first ward council seat with 26 votes, Dr. Halton 24. Yarbrough and Thacker were elected in wards two and three without opposition. future development centers on Shore Acres Longboat Key and Terra Ceia Island.
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City of
Sarasota
Town of Sarasota
J. W. Baxter
Dr. Halton
A. B. Edwards
William Worth
Edwards
Worth
TW. Yarbrough
L. Thacker
Shore Acres
Longboat Key
Terra Ceia
Seaboard R. R
City awaits site decision for Gulf Biological Station
Mayor Higel reports the government agricultural department has not chosen a site yet for the Gulf Biological Station, with Sarasota remaining a candidate. The delay leaves the project in suspense as officials await official word.
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Higel
Government Agricultural Department
Gulf Biological Station
Sarasota
Benches Placed Along Bayfront Park for Visitors
Concrete bases are laid along the Bayfront park beside the sidewalk by the sea wall where about a dozen benches will be installed. Visitors can view the grand panorama of Sarasota Bay in comfort from these new resting places.
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Bayfront
Sea Wall
Sarasota Bay
Sidewalk Work Advances at Sunset Park Yacht Club
Crews began sidewalk construction this week at Sunset Park starting near the Yacht Club house. The gulf Stream avenue walk is completed past the club grounds and private walks will head to the new ornamental entrance of the club building.
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Sunset Park
Yacht Club
Gulf Stream Avenue
Club
Shore Acres poised to become popular resort and town
Shore Acres, facing Gulf and Bay with thousands of cultivated acres, may grow into a popular resort and town on a twelve mile island. Longboat Key rivals fall short as rumors say Atlantic Coast Line Railroad eyeing the area for deep water access and fruit and vegetable shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf and Bay
Longboat Key
Tampa
Sarasota
St. Petersburg
Atlantic Coast Line R.R
Manatee County School Board in 1918 Adjourns After Budget Review
Minutes from Bradenton Florida show the Manatee County School Board meeting on December 2 1918. The treasurer's monthly report totals receipts 2015 73 with balance 1520 73 and warrants paid 0 54. Petitions seek holiday closures, end-of-year payments approved.
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Bradentown
Fla
Manatee County
J. Gates
F. H. Tucker
W. M. Rowlett
Board of Public Instruction
Antioch
J. D. Stafford
W. M. Kowert
Sec’v
Kennedy and Hughes Consolidate Furnishings Firm
The furniture stores of T A Hughes and R I Kennedy will consolidate January 1 moving stock from the Weida building to Kennedy's Main street location. The merged firm will be known as Kennedy Hughes and is described as a good move for both firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T A. Hughes
R. I.kennedy
Mr. Hughes
Weida
Mr. Kennedy
Main Street
Kennedy & Hughes
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JOLLY
the Woman’s Club
Blue Army
Peary
Woman’s Club
Columbia
Gem of the Ocean
J. B. Turner
Dis
Nas
Pheifer
J. F. Burket
Messrs Baxter, Thacker
Yarbrough
Baxter
Shores Acres
Manatee
Hillsborough
Bayshore
Bee Ridge
Fruitville
Miakka
Sandy
Bayonne
Venice
Bay
Gulf Beach
Boca Grande
Beach
Clearwater
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