Smoky Mountains in the distance

     The Smoky Mountains aka Great Smokies is a mountain range along the Tennessee North Carolina Border.  It is a sub range of the Appalachian Mountains.  The term Smoky is derived from the natural fog that hangs over the range.  Highest point is Clingmans Dome.  It measure 6,643 feet.

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Mountain at Sunset

Smoky Mountains

Smoky Mountains

Port Boca Grande Lighthouse

     In 1888, the U. S. Congress set aside $35,000 for the U.S. Lighthouse Service to build a lighthouse on Boca Grande   (the deepest natural port in the state). The light was first lit on December 31, 1890.  It was used to mark Boca Grande Pass, the entrance to Charlotte Harbor.

     It is a 2 story.frame building raised on iron screw piles.  The height is 44 feet   The octagonal latern was placed in a cupola at the peak of the roof.  A similar building was placed next to the lighthouse.  This was the house for the assistant lighthouse keeper.

     During World War 2, the lighthouse was used to watch for German U boats

     The light was deactivated in 1966.

     It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places .

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239 Pensacola Rd Venice, Fl

     This is a single floor single family home.  It was built in 1926. It was renovated in 2021. There is one bedroom and 2.5 baths.

239 Pensacola Rd Venice Fl

    Building style is Mediterranean Revival.  Foundation is slab.  Construction is masory.  Exterior is stucco.

H.L. Nickel Building Old photo

Recent( 6/2/2024) Photo Nickel Building

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     This historic building was constructed  in 1927.  Architect was Guy Johnson.  It was built by Carey and Walters of Plant City, Florida.  The building style was Mediterranean Revival.  It is 2 stories.  It was built with hollow clay block and red tile roof. Lately, the building has stood empty.
     The current owners are Martha and David Hanneman They have decided to move forward with a renovation project. The Historic and Architectural Preservation Board issued a certificate of architectural compliance for proposed.renovations in January, 2023.  But an application for site and development plan.wasn’t submitted until January, 2024.

     The proposed plan calls for a three story, 35 foot tall building. There are to be 3 retail.spaces on the first floor. On the second floor, there are to be 4 apartments and office space on the second floor. The second floor is planned to have an arcade over the sidewalk.  The third floor is proposed to be a restaurant and bar.

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443 Burns Court Sarasota, Florida

     This is a one story building with one bathroom.  Square footage is 934 sq feet.  This building was constructed in 1926.  Style is Mediterranean.  Construction is block.  External surface is stucco

     Builder was Owen Burns

     Architect was Tomas Reed Burton

443 Burns Court Sarasota, Fl

446 Burns Court Sarasota, Fl

     This is a single story Mediterranean Style Home.  It was built in 1926. It was renovated in 2011.  The builder was Owen Burns.  The architect was Thomas Reed Martin.

446 Burns Court Sarasota, Fl

     Foundation is slab,  Construction is block.  Exterior is stucco.