Manatee County Public Library Historical Digital Collections
Not a member yet
49281 research outputs found
Sort by
Pierogi Inc
No full textMaryna and Edward Sawa pose in their store, Pierogi, Inc., located at 6611 Superior Ave. in Sarasota. Originally from Poland but longtime residents of Chicago, they opened their shop in 1998. The name was changed to Pierogi Inn
Hotel Dixie Grande Demolition, Coldwell Banker
No full textThe back of the card reads, "Remember when you could still get a cup of coffee for a nickel? The year was 1974 and the Dixie Grande Hotel made way for a new building in downtown Bradenton. Real estate values have changed over the years, too!! We just listed 5011 22nd St. W. 5016 21st St. W. If you would like to know how much your property is worth in today's market, or if you know of someone who would like to live in your neighborhood... I can help! Old fashioned quality service with just plain straight answers. Bill Stufflebeam, Realtor. Office (941)794-8200. Pager (941) 569-9038."Hotel Dixie Grande was constructed in 1925 on the corner of 13th Street and 6th Avenue West. It was owned by the Southland Corporation, comprised of a group of local businessmen, and was intended to be called Southland Hotel. However, toward the end of construction the hotel was contracted to be run as the second of a small chain of Griner Hotels which were to all include the word Dixie, thus causing the name to be changed to Hotel Dixie Grande. Prior to its opening, J.W. Fieldhouse purchased a majority stake in the hotel from the Southland Corporation. The hotel opened in April 1926. It had 175 rooms throughout 8 stories and cost $900,000 to build. Fieldhouse's daughter Annetta Causey, became the hotel's manager in 1934 and in 1936 bought out the minority stakeholders in the hotel. She owned and managed the hotel until her death in 1970. The hotel was demolished in August of 1974 and First City Federal Savings and Loan was built in its place. Today this location is home to Sunz Insurance. This postcard is courtesy of Manatee County Historical Records Library
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch
No full textMr. Swart of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch talks about the development of the eastern end of Manatee County. He also discusses the history of the area, such as agriculture, cattle raising, etc
Early Foundation of the State of Florida
No full textFormer Representative Peeples discusses the foundation of the state of Florida, from its purchase from Spain and early settlement
Ellenton's Old Big Chimney House as Baptist Church
No full textEllenton's Old Big Chimney House becomes a Baptist Church. The big chimney was built for its original use as the Craig Sugar Mill in the 1850s
Owner and Shopper at Brown Pelican Gift Shop
No full textShop owner Frenette Brown (left), helps a shopper pick out some jewelry at the Brown Pelican Gift Shop during its closing celebration. The Brown Pelican Gift Shop opened in 1982 at 9908 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. The shop closed in 1999
Gov Jeb Bush with ManaTEEN Club President Jay Perez
No full textGovernor Jeb Bush poses outside a storefront office with ManaTEEN club President Jay Perez, who passes him a handful of brochures
Dining at Poseidon Restaurant
No full textDiners enjoy the food and view at Poseidon Restaurant. Poseidon Restaurant was located at 3454 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key. It opened in the mid-1990s and closed in 2003 to make way for condominium construction. The restaurant's chef was David Shiplett, who would go on to own Ezra Cafe on Manatee Avenue and then Birdrock Taco Shack in Village of the Arts
Sweet Bay Nursery
No full textOwner Tom Heitzman poses with his dogs at Sweet Bay Nursery of Parrish, founded in 199
Snooty's 51st Birthday Bash
No full textSnooty receives a birthday cake toy at his 51st birthday bash. The party was held at the South Florida Museum (now Bishop Museum of Science and Nature) on July 17. His actual birthdate was July 21. In addition to toy cake, Snooty also received a fruit "cake" consisting of strawberries, grapes, and fresh pineapple