Opened Circus Bridge
Lake Venice Country Club
Lake Venice CC
Ferns on the side of the path
Intracoastal Waterway Venice
Same as above
Sponsor Sign
Same as above
Intracoastal Waterway
Intracoastal Waterway Signage
Sign for South Point Lookout and Caspersen Park
South Point Lookout
South Point Lookout
Intracoastal Waterway
Same as above
Park Signage
Washrooms
Intracoastal Waterway
Caspersen Beach Bridge
Same as above
Downtown Venice Craft Festival
Downtown Venice Craft Festival
Downtown Venice Craft Festival
Same as above
Downtown Venice Craft Festival
Downtown Venice Craft Festival
Downtown Venice Craft Festival
Manasota Key Bridge
Manasota Key Bridge
Manasota Key Bridge
Manasota Key Bridge
Manasota Key Bridge
Municipal Auditorium
The Municipal Auditorium was built in 1938. Funding was provided by the WPA program of the Depression.The building has a distinctive Art Deco and Modern Designe. The architects were Thomas Reed Martin and Clarence A. Martin from Chicago.
During War World 2, the auditorium served as the Army and Navy Club for Sarasota’s service men and women.
The Auditorium has hosted the Florida West Coast Symphony, Sarasota Youth Orchestra’a Debuntante Ball, the Miss Florida Pageant and many local high school homecoming and proms. Prior to the opening of the Van Wezel Hall, the building hosted many local concerts and musical performers.
The building was renovated in 1994. It features maple hardwood floors and 39 feet tall ceilings. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Municipal Auditorium
The Nest
Same as above
Walk up Bridge
Walk up Bridge
View from the Bridge Intracoastal Waterway and Old Venice Railway Station
Same as above
View from the Venice Bridge Intracoastal Waterway
View from the Venice Bridge Intracoastal Waterway
View from the Venice Bridge Intracoastal Waterway
Old Venice Railway Station in the distance
Venice Avenue Bridge Opening
Same as above
Same as above
Old Sarasota County Courthouse
Old Sarasota County Courthouse
Old Sarasota County Courthouse
Old Sarasota County Courthouse
Old Sarasota County Courthouse
Old Sarasota County Courthouse
Courthouse Plaque
Bijou Garden Cafe
The Bijou Garden Cafe is located at 1287 First Street, Sarasota in the art and theater district. It has been at this location since 1986. It is situated in a restored 1920’s era gas station. The restaurant has seating for 134.
Bijou Garden Cafe
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