Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Sarasota Terrace Hotel

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 26, 2020

1. Sarasota Terrace Hotel Marker

Inscription.
Built by Charles Ringling in 1925 on the site of the number one green of the Old Gillespie Golf Course, this building was originally known as the Ringling Terrace Hotel. It later became known as the Sarasota Terrace Hotel. After passing through several ownerships it was purchased by Arthur Allyn to house the Chicago White Sox baseball team during spring training. After weathering the Great Depression, hurricanes and the wars that followed, the hotel finally closed its doors. The building was purchased by Sarasota county in 1972. After extensive remodeling, it became the Sarasota County Administration Center.

Erected 1982 by Sarasota County Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 27° 20.129′ N, 82° 31.852′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. Marker is at the intersection of South Washington Boulevard (U.S. 301) and Ringling Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on South Washington Boulevard. Marker is attached to the wall of the Sarasota County Administration Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 S Washington Blvd, Sarasota FL 34236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Hamilton Gillespie (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Sarasota County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles Ringling Building (about 500 feet away); Payne Park (about 700 feet away); World Trade Center Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Station (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mable Ringling Memorial Fountain / Luke Wood Park (approx. half a mile away); Smally, Donald J. P.E. (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 26, 2020

2. Sarasota Terrace Hotel Marker

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circa 1933

3. Sarasota Terrace Hotel, Sarasota, Florida

Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 308 times since then and 90 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 6, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 3. submitted on March 7, 2020. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.