The Overtown Historic District (also known as Black Bottom) is a U.S. historic district (designated as such on July 19, 2002) located in Sarasota, Florida. The district runs roughly along Central and Cohen Avenues, between 9th and 4th Streets. It contains 25 historic buildings.
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Booker High School is a public high school in North Sarasota, Florida, United States. It is part of the Sarasota County Public Schools district. The athletic teams are known as the Tornadoes. The school was established to serve a predominantly African American community.
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Ringling College of Art and Design is a private art and design school in Sarasota, Florida. It was founded by Ludd M. Spivey as an art school in 1931 as a remote branch of Southern College before their separation in 1933.
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The Bay Haven School is a historic school in Sarasota, Florida, United States. It is located at 2901 West Tamiami Circle.
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens is a tourist attraction located in Sarasota, Florida, United States, since 1939. The gardens contain over 10 acres of botanical plantings along with bird and animal shows. It is open to the public for a per-use ticket fee and also offers yearly membership passes.
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The Leonard Reid House is a historic home in Sarasota, Florida, United States. It was originally located at 1435 7th Street. On October 29, 2002, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
The frame vernacular residence was built in 1926 on Coconut Avenue in Sarasota's Overtown neighborhood. Reid and his family were prominent members of Sarasota's African American community. It was moved to 2529 N. Orange Avenue on May 20, 2022 where it will be the home for the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition.
