Building Newtown

Name: Building Newtown
Start: 2026-05-29T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-29T15:30:00-04:00
Location: Sarasota County History Center, 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229

Schedule

Fri May 29 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Sarasota County History Center, 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229 | Osprey, FL

Architecture and Community in Sarasota's Historic Black Neighborhood
Sarasota’s Newtown community holds a rich architectural and cultural history shaped by generations of residents, churches, and community institutions. From early homes and neighborhood landmarks to important sites like the Leonard Reid House, the buildings of Newtown tell the story of a community’s growth, resilience, and identity. Join preservationist Dave Baber as he explores the development of Newtown through its built environment and the people who shaped it.
Presented by: David Baber, President of the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation and Chair of the Sarasota County Historic Preservation Board
Registration required: https://loom.ly/jzPE7-Y
Program begins promptly at 2 p.m.
A Florida History Lecture Series Spring 2026 "Building Florida" program
This lecture is a part of the Sarasota County History Center's Spring 2026 Florida History Lecture Series "Building Florida", which explores how places, communities, industries, and cultural traditions were built over time.