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REAL HISTORY by Jeff LaHurd: The final years of John Ringling
The real estate bust of the 1920s started the demise of John Ringling, the man synonymous with Sarasota
Jeff LaHurd
For all that John Ringling did for America in general and Sarasota in particular, one would have wished for him that his final days would have allowed him a peaceful retirement to enjoy the fruits of his labors.
It was not to be. The last few years of his life was a constant struggle, battling forces that were more than he (or anyone else) could contend with.
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Taylor Hale is a Florida Keys native who draws inspiration from a lifetime on the water in Key Largo. Hale earned a bachelorâs degree from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2009, but if it wasnât for a certain local high school experience, he may never have become an artist.
âDuring my junior year at Coral Shores, I was awarded a financial scholarship for a sculpture I made in art class that allowed me to attend a summer session at an art school.â Hale said. âIf it wasnât for that opportunity, and the encouragement I received at Coral Shores, I wouldnât have pursued a career as a painter.â The winning ceramic sculpture was a palm tree in the art deco style using a couple different techniques. His art teacher was Brenda Bush.
UPPER KEYS â Taylor Hale is a Florida Keys native who draws inspiration from a lifetime on the water in Key Largo. Hale earned a bachelorâs of fine arts degree from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2009, but if it wasnât for a certain local high school experience, he may never have become an artist.
âDuring my junior year at Coral Shores, I was awarded a financial scholarship for a sculpture I made in art class that allowed me to attend a summer session at an art school.â Hale said. âIf it wasnât for that opportunity, and the encouragement I received at Coral Shores, I wouldnât have pursued a career as a painter.â