Sunshine Memories We're Still Living in Paradise Even 100 years later. December 28, 2016 Published in the January 2017 issue of Sarasota Magazine A pair identified as "Mrs. Rush and her sister-in-law" enjoy the Lido Beach Casino in 1951. Photography by State Archives of Florida/SteinmetzFishing and boating, the perfect combination for a warm winter's day.Photography by State Archives of FloridaThe American Dream, circa 1960. Mom, Dad and tow-haired kids play on Siesta Beach.Photography by State Archives of FloridaTrailer Estates is still around, the first land-owned mobile home park in the state.Photography by State Archives of Florida/TournaySarasota kids grew up outdoors--and they still do, 1966Photography by State Archives of FloridaA tennis class on Longboat Key in 1981.Photography by State Archives of FloridaA favorite Sarasota pastime--gloating over the bad weather up North, 1940. Love the sandals.Photography by Sarasota County Historical Resources of There's no place we'd rather be. Filed under Beaches, Tennis, Water Sports Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share via Email Share on Reddit Show Comments