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The Legacy of John and Mable Ringling
Explore the history of John and Mable Ringling, their creation of the grand Museum of Art and Ca d’Zan, and learn about the Fall season of programs and exhibitions at the Ringling Museum.
Gulf Gate Library—Monday, Aug. 4 at 6:30 p.m.
North Port Library—Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 1:30 p.m.
Fruitville Library—Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 2 p.m.
Jacaranda Library—Thursday, Aug. 28 at 6 p.m.
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"Site Specific: The Legacy of Regional Modernism"
The documentary film on Paul Rudolph’s architecture of the Riverview High School will be shown, followed by a question and answer period.
North Port Library—Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 1:30 p.m.
Gulf Gate Library—Thursday, Aug. 7 at 11 a.m.
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John Crowley's Legacy of Commerce and Conservation
Look at the history and impact of the Crowley family in Old Miakka and what they have left behind as a preservation of natural habitats and cultural history of old Southwest Florida.
Elsie Quirk Library—Monday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m.
Selby Library—Monday, Aug. 18 at 4 p.m.
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Living History Performance
See the portrayal of Sarasota County pioneer Bertha Palmer who brings the area’s rich cultural history to life.
Venice Library—Thursday, Aug. 14 at 2 p.m.
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Women's Work is Never Done
Look at the hard working women of 19th century rural Florida, the hardships they endured, and the family life they created.
Venice Library—Thursday, Aug. 21 at 2 p.m.
North Sarasota Library—Thursday, Aug. 28 at 6:30 p.m.
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History Center Tour
Sarasota County History Center invites everyone to visit its facility and see its historical information and artifacts from pre-historic times to the present. The center is
located at 6062 Porter Way, Sarasota, 34232, where the collections are available by request for public research.
History Center—Thursday, Aug. 21 at 3 p.m.
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Volunteer Opportunities at Historic Spanish Point
Be introduced to jobs at Historic Spanish Point that
enhance the understanding of Sarasota County’s local history.
Selby Library—Friday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m.
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"An American Legacy: The Sarasota School of Architecture"
The documentary film will be shown, followed by a question and answer period.
Jacaranda Library—Saturday, Aug. 2 at 2 p.m.
Fruitville Library—Thursday, Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m.
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Sarasota Pre-history
Learn about Historic Spanish Point’s archaeological record which encompasses approximately 5000 years of Florida gulf coast pre-history, spanning the Archaic period through to the Manasota and Late Woodland periods.
Elsie Quirk Library—Monday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m.
North Sarasota Library—Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 3 p.m. | |