Friends of the Sarasota County History Center

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Friends of the Sarasota County History Center

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The Friends promote programs and services at the History Center and help preserve a constantly growing archive of our County's past.

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Our mission is to assist the Sarasota County History Center through fundraising, programs, services and activities that promote and enhance the use and enjoyment of Sarasota County’s cultural and historical heritage.

11/04/2026

Classic Oldies, deejay ARoy, Chucko the Clown, games, silent auction, food trucks and more Nov 15, 11 to 2 at Phillippi Estate Park! https://givebutter.com/freinds-fest-2026-hhh9nr

11/04/2026

DeeJay ARoy will be at Friends Fest 2026, Sunday, November 15 at Phillippi Estate Park!
https://friendssarasotahistorycenter.org/friends-fest-2026/

11/04/2026

Paisley Craze will be at Friends Fest 2026, Sunday, November 15 at Phillippi Estate Park!
https://friendssarasotahistorycenter.org/friends-fest-2026/

Register herehttps://scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com/

11/02/2026

10/05/2026

This Thursday 2pm Library Free Admission but Registration required. Register Here: https://scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com/ (Select Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library)

09/29/2026

VOTE NO on Amendment 3. Why? From public safety to libraries and parks, county services help support the quality of life residents value. The Sarasota County History Center is part of the Library System and would also be affected. Amendment 3 would reduce the resources that help fund these services. This would affect current service levels or require the county to look to other revenue sources, such as user fees. Cuts to many services that support our community would be required.

If approved, local governments would need to cut services.

If Amendment 3 passes, voters would also lose their say in future increases to the additional homestead property tax exemption, which could have an even greater impact on local services.

From public safety to libraries and parks, county services help support the quality of life residents value. Amendment 3 would reduce the resources that help fund these services. This would affect current service levels or require the county to look to other revenue sources, such as user fees. Cuts....

09/26/2026

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09/20/2026

Tickets for Friends Fest now available. Get yours by Sept 30 and save $5.

09/19/2026

Venice’s historic train depot helped shape the city and now preserves its rich local history.
This new PBS video features Chuck Sidlow AKA Chucko the Clown who will be at our Friends Fest on November 15th.
9/17/2026
https://video.wedu.org/video/greater-venice-yorkmf/

Venice’s historic train depot helped shape the city and now preserves its rich local history.

09/19/2026

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Osprey, FL

Telephone

+19412752810

Website

https://friendssarasotahistorycenter.org/

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