Sarasota Military Academy is  a tuition free, public charter school in Sarasota, Fl offering a military inspired, values focused education for students in grades.in grades 6-12. SMA blends rigorous academic programs –including  International Baccalaureate Diploma Programmers its military style structure through Army JROTC and leadership-oriented extracurricular activities  like Raiders, Rifle, and Drill teams. The academy emphasizes core values such as honor, respect, and integrity  while fostering both academic success  (with a a high college matriculation rate) and physical training.   SMA’s campuses continue the tradition of military education in.the Sarasota region, providing modern., structured opportunities for leadership development inspired by historical precedents in the area

    The Sarasota Military Academy operates two.separate campuses in.Sarasota.  1) Sarasota Military Academy High School located at 801 N. Orange Avenue. 2) Sarasota Military Academy Prep Middle School 3101 Bethel Lane. Serving grades 6 through 8

     Before Sarasota Military Academy occupied the property at 805 Orange Streer, it was the site of Saint Martha’s Elementary School Sarasota, with some of the buildings dating back to the 1950’s.

     Sarasota Military Academy Inc purchased the 4.86 acre site.from.the Diocese for $2.37 million in 2005 and used it as their downtown Sarasota Campus.for about 20 years.

     The 10.5 acre site at 3101 Bethel Lane is located just north of Fruit bills Road near Lakewood ranch in Sarasota.  Sarasota Military Academy acquired the property in 2016 for over 7.4 million dollars to house  the SMA Prep middle school campus, which opened with new facilities in 2014..

     Prior its purchase and development by Sarasota Military. Academy, the site was identified by county records as vacant land.
     

 

     Saint Mary’s is located on Cromford Road ,Crich near Matlock, Derbyshire, DE45DJ, United Kingdom.  It was originally built around 1135.  The original Norman structure of Saint Mary’s in Crich was erected under the direction of Ralph Fitz-Hubert (the first Baron of Crich) or his successor Ralph Fitz- Ralph, during the reign of King Stephen between 1135 and 1154

     Because medieval churches were built and expanded over centuries rather than by.a single.builder, key.figures responsible for different historical phases of the building include

     The Original Founders.(1125–1154):  the local Norman lords Ralph Fitz –Hubert and Ralph.Fitz–Ralph iniated earliest surviving construction, which includes the Norman nave and the north arcade pillars.

     14th Century Expander (1300s): Sir William de Wakebridge, a prominent local knight, funded massive Gothic– style expansions.  His benevolence added the chance!, tower,spire and tne chantry.chapel

     19th and 20th Century Restorers:

The Church was heavily restored in 1861 by prominent Victorian architect Benjamin Ferrey and later repaired by the architecture firm Currey and Thompson

Key Architectural Styles

     Norman (1135–1140) The oldest surving.parts of the interior are the Norman Arcades. The North Arrcade dates to.1135 and the South Arcade shortly after.  They feature characteristic.heavy stone  work and round arches.

     Incorporated Gothic 1325–1350)  The Church underwent a major rebuilding phase in the 14th century.  The Chancellor windows, show case intricate obee reticulated stone tracery.

     Perpendicular  Gothic (C1400). The upper portion of the naive walls was raised to add a clerk story during this phase.

     The flatheaded, 3 light cleristory windows, the ashlar crenallated parapets, and the south porch all display this late medieval style

     

Gothic (1325–1350)  The church underwent a major rebuilding phase in the 14th century.  The Chancellor windows, show case intricate obee articulated stone tracery.

     

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     The Baptist presence in Crich began around 1826 when preaching was introduced to the village by Godfrey Theophilus Pike, brother of J.G  Pike, the minister at Brook Street in Derby.  The earliest gatherings may have taken.place outdoors or in private homes as formal records are scarce. By 1850, the General Baptist Church was formerly constituded  with 20 members,growing to 31 by the following year.. Early membership also increased through the addition of members from near by Belper following the relocation of the Belper Minister

Formation of.the new chapel

The purchase of property for a dedicated chapel was a major step for the congregation .  The Baptists acquired the old Wheeldon House  in Crich Market Place around the 1870’s, despite legal challenges that delayed formal transfer.  This purchase allowed the congregation to plan a purpose built chapel

Construction of the Market Place Chapel

Construction began in mid 1877.The new chapel was designed with a width a  38 feet. QuarryStone for the building was sourced  from local quarries including Parish Quarry and Duke’s Quarry at Whatstandwell.  The estimated cost for construction was L 349-17-00 for labor excluding materials, though total expenses rose to over l,500 due to additional cost.

The architectural style of the building is Italianate Classical with strong non conformist Romanesque Revival overtones.

The church is spacious and constructed of cut stone, showing some attention to architectual architectural display characteristics of the 19th century non.conformist chapels.  Its style.is described as an imitation of the Norman style , evident in semi circular arches, robust masonry, and historically inspired detailing.  The facade includes elements such as

Semi -circular headed windows beneath curved hoodmoulds, with moulded stops and quoined surrounds

Central doorway with a qoined surround and semi circular arch supported by short circular columns with foliage capitals

Perimeter central section, modillioned cornices, asklar friezes and a gablet containing a chiming  clock

Roof covered in.Staffordshire Blue Tile, common for Victorian-era churches in Derbyshire

Critch Stand (formally the Crich Memorial Tower) is a prominent Grade II listed war memorial tower situated atop Crich Hill in Derbyshire, England. It is perched 286 meters above sea level, this 19 meter cylindrical gritstone tower serves as a poignant monument and a “inland light house.” It.provides magnificent panoramic views that stretch across seven counties on clear days.

History and Regimental Dedication

The Original Site

The hill traditionally held older landmarks, starting with a 1760 wooden tower built for George III’s accension, followed by subsequent limestone and grits tone viewing structures.

1923 Construction: It was built between 1922 and 1923. The current memorial tower was designed by Lieutenant Colonel Brewill and was completed by his son Captain L.C.Brewill. It was built by local Stonemason J.C. Payne.

Masonry :The tower is constructed predominantly using high density local Derbyshire gritstone and sandstone. The gritstone was carefully chosen for its extreme weather resistance against the harsh ridge line elements.

Recycled Material: In a feat of early sustainable engineering, stones from the previous 1851 tower (which had been dismantled due to land instability from the nearby) were carefully catalogued, numbered, and reused in the 1923 construction

The beacon. In 1934, a powerful revolving searchlight/beacon was installed at the summit.When lit during special regimental and remembrance events, its beam can be seen flashing from up to 38- 40 miles away.

Latern Gallery: The top features an open arcaded lantern supported by fluted Doric columns, a ciarcaded stone frieze , and a cornice beneath the Ashley dome capped with a flaming filial.

Viewing Platform: located beneath the dome , providing Panasonic views across Derbyshire and beyond

Construction costs: The total construction costs were reported to be around L 2382 with funds raised through public subscription and contributions from the Clay Cross Company, which donated stonework.from an earlier tower,assisted with materials and contributed L200 toward the project.

• Sherwood Forresters: The tower was purposely erected to honor the 11,409 members of the Sherwood Foresters Regiment who died during World WarI

John C.Court Cabaret is an intimate dinner theater in Sarasota, Fl, offering live performances,  cozy Parisian style cabaret atmosphere, and full dining service.  The cabaret is part of the Florida Studio Theatre campus,located in the Hegner Theatre Wing at the corner of Coconut and 1st street. The John C. Court Cabaret in Sarasota was built and opened in 2013 as a part of the Florida Studio Theater’s Hegner Theater Wing

Log Cabin barbeque is a historically notable in New Buffalo, MI known for its unique log cabin architecture  and its place in local Americana.

   Suggestive evidence is that the restaurant was operational in the 1950s and 1906s. The owners were Mr and Mrs Geo Stanisos

     The Clifton Suspension Bridge is a world famous Victorian engineering marvel spanning the Avon Gorge in Bristol, England. It was initially designed by the legendary Isambard Kingdom Brunel.  The bridge serves as his defining professional monument, despite taking 33 years to complete and opening  5 years after his death.

     Origins and financial woes 1785–1843)

The idea of a bridge originated in 1750 when a wealthy wine merchant William Vick left a one thousand pound bequest in his will.  He stipulated that the money should be invested until it reached 10,000 pounds and then used to build a toll free  stone bridge across the Avon Gorge.  By  1829, the fund had grown significantly but a stone arch bridge was deemed unfeasible and far too expensive.

     The bridge committee launched a design competition for a suspension bridge. After a messy initial round  judged by Thomas Telford who rejected all entries to propose his own unpopular plan,a second competition was held in 1831.  A 24 year old Isambard Kingdom Brunel won the contract calling the project my first child, my darling.

    Construction officially began in June, 1931 but the project quickly encountered disasters.

  Bristol Riots (1831)

     Severe political riots shattered  commercial confidence causing investors subscriptions to dry up overnig

     Bankruptcy (1843) construction work resumed fitfully in 1836 but funds were exhausted by 1843. Work grounded to a total  hault with only the massive stone towers partially  completed

 

      Death and Rebirth 1859 –1864)

    Brunel passed away in September, 1859.at the age of 53.having never seen his project completed.

     Viewing the half built towers as a monument to failure, his colleagues at the Institution of Civil Engineers decided to raise new capital and finish the landmark as a monument to his genius.

1.      Engineer John Hawshaw  and William Henry Barlow took over modernizing Brunel’s original plan to feature a wider, heavier and more robust deck.  Fortuitously Brunel’s Hungersford Suspension Bridge in London was being demolished at this time. Hankshaw and Barlow purchased the iron chains of the Hungersford bridge and transferred them to the  Clifton.project to string them between towers
2.  The bridge finally celebrated its grand opening  December 8, 1864. featuring a lighting display.This was a completion of Buck’s dream.
3.  The bridge was a masterpiece of Victorian design. Not incorporated several highly advanced design mechanics 

     Movable saddles.  The iron chains rest on.cast iron ” saddles on top of the towers.  These saddles sit on rollers allowing the structure to slide slightly to accommodate thermal expansion high winds and weight changes without damage to the masonry.  There is no wind bracing.  Despite having no modern aerodynamic wind braces,the bridge flexible design allows it to swing 18 inches.

     Secret vaults. In 2002, an inspection revealed that the massive supposedly solid red sandstone Leigh woods abutment were actually hollow  containing 12 forgotten, multiple story vaulted brick chambers

Bridge today

Now it is a Grade 1 listed historic building.  The bridge is  by the Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust. The original 1864 structure remains incredibly.well preserved with an estimated 97%–98% of its iron work still intact.  It jass evolved from carrying light horse drawn carriages to accomodating  more than 4 million commuter vehicles every year.