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Vintage Sarasota: Get to Know Colonel John Hamilton Gillespie

Get to know Colonel John Hamilton Gillespie in this week's Vintage Sarasota post.

01/26/2015 By Sarasota County Historical Resources staff members

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Home of the Month: Ringling Museum-Area Mansion

This month, Real Estate Junkie Bob Plunket takes us inside a Ringling Museum-area mansion that was once owned by Charles Ringling's nephew.

12/30/2014 By Bob Plunket

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Home of the Month: Ringling Museum-Area Mansion

This month, Real Estate Junkie Bob Plunket takes us inside a Ringling Museum-area mansion that was once owned by Charles Ringling's nephew.

12/01/2014 By Bob Plunket

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Caples Convinced Ringlings to Come to Sarasota

Ralph C. Caples and his wife, Ellen, were instrumental to Sarasota's growth.

11/17/2014 By Sarasota County Historical Resources staff members

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Amendment 1 Aims to Aid Conservation Efforts

Amendment 1 would require the state to dedicate 33 percent of the excise tax on documents to “acquire, restore, improve and manage conservation lands." Plus, this month's Vintage Sarasota.

10/30/2014 By Cooper Levey-Baker

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Step Back in Time: Four Florida Forts

Historical Florida forts provide opportunities to climb over, under and through tunnels, gates, walkways and walls while peering through turrets with sweeping panoramic harbor and beach vistas.

09/16/2014 By Robin Draper

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For Sale: Historic Bradenton Home

This week, our Real Estate Junkie takes us inside a 1920s home that's currently for sale in Bradenton.

08/29/2014 By Bob Plunket

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Photo of the Week: Ca' d'Zan

This week's Photo of the Week features a stunning, sunny shot of the Ringlings' former winter home, Ca' d'Zan

08/07/2014 By Bobbilynn Hollifield

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For Sale: Florida Cracker Cottage

Our Real Estate Junkie take us inside an authentic Florida Cracker cottage that's currently on the market.

08/01/2014 By Bob Plunket

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Should Denser Development Come to the Rosemary District?

Hot topics, talk and history.

06/26/2014 By Cooper Levey-Baker

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For Sale: Historic Home Built by John Ringling's Architect

This week, Bob Plunket takes us inside a historic home on St. Armands Circle built by Dwight James Baum, John Ringling's architect.

06/26/2014 By Bob Plunket

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Vintage Sarasota: Bird Key

This week's photo is a snapshot of Bird Key circa 1935.

06/11/2014 By Savannah Handerson

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Vintage Sarasota: Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus Winter Quarters

This week's photo is a snapshot of the Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus Winter Quarters circa 1950.

06/04/2014 By Savannah Handerson

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Vintage Sarasota: The USS Sarasota

This week's photo is a snapshot of the USS Sarasota circa 1944.

05/28/2014 By Savannah Handerson

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Vintage Sarasota: Lido Beach Casino

This week's photo is a snapshot of the Lido Beach Casino circa 1940.

05/21/2014 By Savannah Handerson

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Vintage Sarasota: American Legion War Memorial Dedication Ceremony

This week's photo is a snapshot of the American Legion War Memorial dedication ceremony circa 1940.

05/14/2014 By Savannah Handerson

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Vintage Sarasota: Old City Hall

This weeks photo is a snapshot of Old City Hall circa 1948.

05/07/2014 By Savannah Handerson

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Mr. Chatterbox: What Sarasota Was Like 35 Years Ago

This month: Let's take a little time-travel tour and visit Sarasota 35 years ago.

05/01/2014 By Bob Plunket

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Vintage Sarasota: Main Street and Palm Avenue

This week's Vintage Sarasota is a snapshot of downtown Sarasota circa 1925.

05/01/2014 By Savannah Handerson