Venice Nokomis Bank Building

Venice Nokomis Bank Building

     

     This building is located  on 801 South Tamiami Trail, Nakomis.  It was completed in 1927.  This building is a 2 story wood frame building with a stucco exterior. The foundation is concrete slab.   The roof is gabled with barrel clay tiles. There are Roman arched windows.

 Architect was Thomas Reed Martin.  The architecture was the Mizner Style. This is known for its waterfront views and Mediterranean inspired design.

Venice Nokomis Bank Building Now

View of front of old Venice Nokomis Bank

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     This building was the first bank and post office in Sarasota County. This building is the oldest one on US 41 between Venice and Tampa.

Venice Nokomis Bank Building Now

    The building was owned by Dan and Simic.  They purchased the building with intent of preserving its historical significance.  Simics spent $300,000 in the restoration project. The first floor was leased by Ted.and Annette Weinberger.  They operate the Cafe Evergreen Restaurant. They relocated the business to this historic building in 2013 after their previous location in.Warm Mineral.Sprimgs, North Port closed.

Side of building

Side of building. Entrance into Restaurant

Historic Plaque on Side of Building

Side of building with attached garage

Emblem for Venice Nokomis Bank

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 The Venice Nokomis Bank.was founded.by.Doctor.Albee in.1925. The building was one of the first in.Nakomis.  

     A current description from a real estate advertisement  states that there are two large rooms on the first floor. On the second floor there are living quarters with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.  There is a four car attached garage.

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