After the bank failed the building was transformed into the Orange Blossom Hotel, and welcomed guests for many years; today it serves as exclusive Orange Blossom Tower Condominiums. Interestingly the 1920s era Otis elevator is still operational.
One of the threads that runs throughout Sarasota’s history though, is a singular disregard for those places which made this area so unique and desirable.
It does not matter if the site in question is on the Local Register of Historic Places, or the National Register of Historic places.
Nor is it a concern that organizations such as the Historical Society of Sarasota County, the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation, the John Ringling Centre Foundation, the Friends of Friendly Oaks, and STOP form to prevent historic losses. Community outcry has never stopped demolition. The deafness of city leaders underscores the city hall statue by Jack Cartlidge, “Nobody’s Listening.”
If you recall a few weeks ago, I stated that I was thinking of plunging into a few book writing projects. This is something that goes beyond just sitting down and writing a news article.
For the past several years I have been contemplating writing a book on the Broad Top areaâs three volunteer fire companies. I think the time has come to put the project on the front burner and get it done.
As the old saying goes, I have been âchasing fire trucksâ for many years going to fires, motor vehicle accidents and other emergencies for both The Daily News and this newspaper. Believe you me folks this is not something I enjoyed doing because there was always suffering and loss involved, but as the late Jon Baughman and I agreed, it was news and people needed to be kept informed on what was happening around them.
€18.1m urban investment will rejuvenate Letterkenny
DETAILS of an urban regeneration investment of €18.1m which will help deliver the ambitious Letterkenny 2040 Project and rejuvenate the town have been releaasewd this morning.
This second round of the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) will see €18.1M invested in phase one of the Letterkenny 2040 Project which includes the revitalisation of the Cathedral Quarter and Lower Main Street as well as the revival of the Courthouse and the growth of a regional transport hub.
Based on applications from local authorities, the URDF will see substantial investment in infrastructure, improving transport and connectivity, quality and location of housing, recreational and cultural facilities, among other areas.
An â¬18.1 million Urban Regeneration Project has been confirmed for Letterkenny.
The project is set to include a revamp of the Market Square and Cathedral Quarter area to include a new tourism centre as well as renewal works on Lower Main Street and the revival of the Old Courthouse into an enterprise centre and a transport hub for the town centre.
13.6 million euro will be funded by the Government and 4.5 million by Donegal County Council.
Minister Charlie McConalogue says when complete, the people of Letterkenny will see a significant impact as a result:
Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District, Councillor Donal Coyle says the project is a game changer for the town:
The Short and Savory List
Need something to tide you over until dinner? These delicious locales can quell your hunger, with selections such as an ‘ahi poketini, hummus
with fresh local veggies and a real pizzaiolo-made pizza.
February 25, 2021
The Sea House Restaurant at Napili Kai
When my friend Maria said, “OMG! Her food reminds me of [a certain Top Chef’s] creations,” I knew I had to taste chef Sam Basques’s dishes. And her steak crudo and ‘ahi poke-tini (pronounced po-kay-tee-nee) definitely met the criteria for onolicious delight.
For the steak crudo, the New York strip was cooked rare then sliced thin and served with Guamanian finadene, a Chamorro sauce akin to salsa. With just the right amount of tartness steeped in umami, the sauce tastes of tamari, vinegar, jalapeños and onions, and the dish is finished with a seven-spice chili oil. It paired perfectly with an ice-cold Bikini Blonde from Maui Brewing Company.