Jeff LaHurd
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Past articles by Jeff:
Hurricane luck and the legend of Sara de Sota
The Indigenous-inspired tale was first published by George Chapline, son of Judge Jacob B. Chapline Sr., who arrived in Sarasota in 1906. → Read More
The rise of Riverview High and the modernist schools
Earlier schools mirrored the trends of Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Mission architecture; new schools reflected the modernism sweeping Sarasota. → Read More
Kress building brought excitement during hard times
On April 14, 1932, the banner headline on the Sarasota Herald gave the community something to boost morale. “KRESS PLANS $100,000 BUILDING.” → Read More
Advertising Florida and its charms with flowery words
The imaginative writing style of the ’20s might be embarrassing by contemporary standards, but it makes for enjoyable, entertaining reading today. → Read More
Sarasota’s first mayor saw nearly a century of change
A.B. Edwards was born at what would later become the Sarasota-Manatee county line before the Scots came, and saw city grow into midcentury era → Read More
The origins and the first edition of the Herald-Tribune
Advertisements for newly established banks, housing developments, insurance companies, real estate offices, and retail outlets were prominent. → Read More
Fair was part of new county’s drive to lure newcomers
Sarasotans answered the mayor’s call and banded together to create the fairgrounds, along with Sarasota’s first spring training site, in 1923. → Read More
Chamber of Commerce lured people from cities like Chicago
Chamber of Commerce sponsored local cultural activities that would give Sarasota appeal to residents of major metros and advertised to them. → Read More
Chamber of Commerce was pivotal in city’s growth
The Chamber, and the Board of Trade it evolved from, helped travelers find a new destination in Southwest Florida in the early 20th century. → Read More
Sarasota History With Jeff LaHurd: Roots and evolution of a historic high school building
Compulsory school attendance was enacted in Florida in 1919. A school-building boom followed in the 1920s, also fueled by an influx of new residents. → Read More
Sarasota History with Jeff LaHurd: ‘Roosevelt’s Tree Army’ built Myakka River State Park
The work was rigorous, especially in the sweltering summer. Workers contended with hordes of mosquitoes, rattlesnakes, alligators and other dangers. → Read More
Sarasota History With Jeff LaHurd: City of Sarasota grew under Mayor Everett Bacon
The face of Sarasota throughout the growth spurt of the frenetic Roaring ’20s was Everett Bacon, who was elected mayor five consecutive times. → Read More
Sarasota History With Jeff LaHurd:
The Mira Mar Apartments’ destruction is not a done deal yet. Here is why the structure is historic enough to be left alone. → Read More
Sarasota History With Jeff LaHurd: Hover Arcade was high point of bayfront development
Constructed by the Bird Co. of Tampa, work was completed on the storied arcade in 1913. The neoclassical building was a welcome addition. → Read More
Real History With Jeff LaHurd: Beloved by many, Charles Ringling left big mark on Sarasota
The brothers were always in a friendly competition, be it in personal railway cars, yachts or homes. → Read More
Real History With Jeff LaHurd: The bohemian brass band that entertained Sarasota
Early on, the benefits of a local band were recognized as a tourist draw for Sarasota. That and golf were considered key ingredients to success. → Read More
Real History With Jeff LaHurd: When oil fever struck Sarasota
The chance that pools of black gold waited beneath Florida sands to be tapped and spew forth liquid bullion was headline news. → Read More
Real History With Jeff LaHurd: Van Wezel was symbol of Sarasota’s cultural ascent
The structure was a giant step forward for the cultural life of the community. → Read More
Real History With Jeff LaHurd: More bits and pieces from Sarasota’s past
The Father of Sarasota, slogans, anecdotes from the heyday of spring training and more. → Read More
Real History With Jeff LaHurd: The boatbuilder and the architect
For six decades, a Luzier boat represented the pinnacle of craftsmanship. The same quality and attention to detail was true of a Seibert building. → Read More