History & Preservation Coalition of Sarasota County

TOGETHER FOR OUR SHARED PAST

Founded in the early 2000s, the History & Preservation Coalition is a group of non-profit organizations and government agencies in Sarasota County which are committed to historic preservation and education.

MEMBERS HERITAGE AWARDS

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• Encourages preservation initiatives by member organizations.
• Informs the public of preservation activities.
• Exchanges information regarding programs.
• Promotes public awareness of Sarasota County’s historical and archaeological resources.
• Develops programs to showcase the value of preserving our area’s heritage.

MEETINGS

Coalition Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month (September-June, excluding January) at 4:00pm at Historic Spanish Point. Each member organization is expected to send a representative to the meetings and provide updates on their programs and activities. Dues are to be paid yearly in order to maintain voting rights. The public is welcome to observe, but space is limited.

SARASOTA’S SIX TO SAVE

Hoping to spotlight the county's most threatened historic properties, archaeological sites, and cultural resources! The History & Preservation Coalition of Sarasota County announces the Sarasota’s Six to Save program. Many factors, from abandonment, development and climate change, can render a historic property in peril. Our goal is to highlight six historical resources per year that are in most danger. SEE THE 2020 LIST

MEET THE MEMBERS

Members of the History & Preservation Coalition of Sarasota County actively preserve the county’s archaeological, architectural, social, and cultural heritage.