the Sarasota County Centennial Steering Committee has created a bookmark reflecting facts, photos, and symbols celebrating the county’s rich history. Over 4,000 bookmarks were delivered to 37 local schools encouraging students to learn more about the county. Additional bookmarks were distributed to the Venice Library and Museum.

The double-sided bookmark shows a map detailing Sarasota County’s location in the state of Florida along with historical photographs and newspaper headlines celebrating the county’s formation in 1921. Also included are the Centennial Celebration logo and a special logo developed by the Steering Committee’s Director of Communications Don Bayley in conjunction with his son, David. The special logo depicts a roadway to the future that passes by the area’s iconic palm trees on the right. And it pays tribute to the Good Roads movement which was a major player in Sarasota breaking away from Manatee County 100 years ago. The left side of the bookmark showcases the John Ringling Causeway Bridge passing over Sarasota Bay with the city skyline in the distance harkening not only to the bright future of our area, but the long-standing tradition of progress and innovators that help establish the County.

A special “Centennial Question” is included on the bookmark asking young scholars “What can you do to maintain our county as a prosperous, attractive, friendly community for the next 100 years?” This should spark several classroom and family discussions, as our youngest citizens prepare to lead us into our second century.

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