Venice MainStreet and Venice Heritage Inc will be recognized by the History and Preservation Coalition of Sarasota County at an Awards Luncheon on Saturday, February 25th.
At its first Awards Luncheon, the Coalition will recognize individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the preservation and understanding of Sarasota County’s prehistoric and historical resources. Besides honoring those who have devoted themselves to maintaining the integrity of our remaining architectural, archaeological, and historical assets and educating the public to their importance, the Heritage Awards aim to raise the level of public support for governmental and citizen-based efforts to preserve our common past so future generations may learn from it.
Venice Heritage Inc and Venice MainStreet have been awarded the Public Education Award for their joint project to install sign toppers on city street posts to identify the “John Nolen Plan of Venice Historic District” that was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 8, 2010.
Following are the four award categories that will be presented on February 25th:
HISTORICAL RESEARCH: Contributions through research and publication to increase knowledge of Sarasota County’s past.
PUBLIC EDUCATION: Programs or individual efforts to inform the public about Sarasota County’s history and its significance.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSERVANCY: Work to preserve and document prehistoric sites and/or effective advocacy of archaeological conservation.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION: Efforts to preserve historical sites and/or effective advocacy of historical preservation efforts in the county.
John Nolen planned Venice in 1926. Staying true to that plan has helped Venice maintain its charm and livability. Erin Silk, Executive Director of Venice MainStreet said, “Venice MainStreet is proud to partner with Venice Heritage Inc on this project. The sign toppers have been a nice addition to our community, showing the pride we have for the John Nolen Plan, which sets us apart from other communities.”