There was a recent meeting about the future of Five Points park held by the City of Sarasota Planning Department. They have put together a nice web page about the history of the park.
SRQ Magazine has a nice article "Main Street: A Walking Tour" that is a historic tour of Main Street including Five Points and Palm Ave.
Give your opinion of the future uses of Five Points (due Tuesday) here is a link to the survey
To learn more you can bring your valentine to:
The Downtown Partnership of Sarasota, Inc.
and
The Historical Society of Sarasota County
Cordially invite you to attend
The Celebration of Sarasota History Week
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
7:00 p.m. Selby Library Auditorium
1331 First Street, Sarasota
The first annual Sarasota History Week begins with a panel Discussion on historic Sarasota.
Introductions
Arnold Berns, President
The Historical Society of Sarasota County
Moderator: Tony Souza
The Downtown Partnership of Sarasota, Inc.
Guest Speakers
Historian and Author Jeff LaHurd
Sarasota City Manager Michael McNees
Sarasota Senior City Planner Harvey Hoagland
This program is free an open to the public.