A broad-based coalition of organizations throughout Sarasota County, Florida are celebrating the contributions of the wealthy, politically connected and well-traveled Bertha Honoré Palmer of Chicago, Illinois, who moved to the wilds of Sarasota in 1910.
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In the eight years she lived here before her death of breast cancer in 1918, she established the most productive cattle ranch and citrus farming operation in the region, invested in real estate and civic improvements, and doubled the fortune her husband left to her upon his death. These are striking achievements for a woman of her era and class. The Bertha Palmer 2010 Centennial Celebrations is Sarasota County’s way of collectively honoring the spirit of the pioneering Bertha Honore Palmer and the enduring impact she made on our community. |
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Sarasota History Alive! is proud to support the Bertha Palmer Centennial Celebration. Click here for historical background information on this outstanding woman. |
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The Bertha Palmer 2010 Centennial Celebrations are made possible with funding from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice and by media sponsors SRQ Magazine and the Sarasota Herald Tribune, in addition to the participation of many! Learn more on our "Partners" page. |
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