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Church of the Epiphany 310 Sarasota Street, Venice Florida

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Church of the Epiphany Venice Florida Plaque
    This church traces its origin to 1935. The church was a mission of Saint Martha Church, Sarasota. It was founded in part to provide mass services for students and faculty of Kentucky Military Institute. The first masses were held in the Gulf Theater.
     The first Epiphany Church was formerly the chapel at Venice Army Airfield.  It was moved from the base to the corner of Tampa Avenue and Nasau Street.in 1947.It was purchased for $11.,165.30.  It became a parish on March 7, 1955. Ground was broken for a new building in 1959 It was completed in 1960.  Marian Hall was built to accomodate more parish functions.
Church of the Epiphany
     The present church was built in 1979. Its style is modern.  The architects were Robbins and Bentler. General Contractor Dara-Hennessy and Company.
Church of the Epiphany
Church of the Epiphany

Lehne Burgers 1) 23111 Fashion Drive, Suite 111 Estero, Florida 2) 1232 Cape Coral Parkway East, Cape Coral, Florida

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1232 Cape Coral Parkway East Cape Coral Florida

     Lehne Burgers is the name of a restaurant group currently located at 1232 Cape Coral Parkway Easr, Cape Coral and 23111 Fashion Drive, Estero.  

     The restaurant is known for its slogan build your own burger. The partners in these are Mike Lehne (from Hanover, Germany) and Christine Possei.  Their first location was in the Fort Myers Beach area. This opened in 2014 and closed 3 years later.
     The next location was at 1232 Cape Coral Parkway East, Cape Coral East. This location is still in operation.

     There is another restaurant at 23111 Fashion Drive Suite 111, Estero.

Interior Cape Coral location

Same as above

Menu from Estero location

Cape Coral Menu

Bradenton Carnegie Library 

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     The Carnegie Library in Bradenton was founded in 1918. It served as the main public liberty in Bradenton for 60 years.  It was built by T.W. Hollinger and Sons.  The style is classical revival. It was listed in the National Register of Historical Places on April 9, 1987.  It was one of the ten Florida Carnegie Libraries to receive grants between 1901 and 1919.

     This building is now being used by the Manatee County Historical Library.

Bradenton Carnegie Library Plaque

Bradenton Carnegie Library 1405 4th Avenue West Bradenton, Florida

Bradenton Carnegie Library 1405 4th Avenue West. Bradenton, Florida

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Bradenton Bank & Trust Company 1023 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida

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     The Bradenton Bank and Trust Company Building is located at 1023 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida.  It was built 1925-1926.  It opened on February 22, 1926.  From 1926 to 1928, the building was the tallest commercial building in Bradenton. It is a seven story building. It is steel reinforced structure.  The architect was Malachi Leo Elliot. Construction costs were $250,000.  Building style is Commercial or Chicago Style.

Address Bradenton Bank and Trust Company Building

     Initially, the bank occupied the ground floor.  The upper floors were occupied by 90 commercial tenants. By 1929, there were only 20 tenants.  The Bank failed in 1933.

Bradenton Bank and Trust Building 1023 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton

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    Eventually, the ground floor was retail space.  The upper floors were occupied by dentist, doctors, lawyers, and accountants.  Sharps Drug Store was a long time occupant of the ground floor.

     This building is currently owned by a law firm.  The building is currently named the Professional Building.

Current Owners of Bradenton Bank and Trust Building