San Remo Estates
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Markerman62
N 27° 18.155 W 082° 32.358
17R E 347678 N 3020888
Located on Siesta Drive (FL 758) at Tangier Terrace, Sarasota
Waymark Code: WM1203W
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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Side 1
Sarasota's population was soaring by the early 1920s, the homes were needed to accommodate those moving into the area. The two parcels of land that would become the nucleus of San Remo Estates were originally purchased by business partners Edith Atkinson (the first female judge in Dade County) and John Kerns of Duval County. In October 1923, they purchased the first parcel from Hattie Campbell, Charlie Collins Lanier, and W.C. Lanier and the second parcel from former Sarasota mayor and prominent landowner A.B. Edwards. The 20 plus acres attracted Chicago real estate developer Michael Schiavone who purchased the property, formed the San Remo Improvement Corporation in 1926, and announced plans for a subdivision named San Remo after the exclusive Italian resort. The plans included three fill acres retained by seawalls and the development of residential and business sections with an apartment hotel to be designed by prominent architect Alfred C. Clas. When the Florida Land Boom ended, these ambitious plans were abandoned. The property was sold several times until 1952 when Raymond J. Roy of Roy Construction Company acquired it and moved ahead with development.
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Side 2
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Following World War II the city of Sarasota experienced renewed growth; according to the Federal Census, population increased from 18,896 in 1950 to 34,083 in 1960. This growth encouraged residential development, including San Remo Estates. By 1953, Raymond J. Roy had added 30 acres of submerged land to the original 20 plus acres he had acquired in 1952. Once the submerged lands were filled, approximately 50 acres were available for San Remo's development, with Roy Construction Co. serving as developer, sales promoter, and builder. By the 1950s, the ranch-style home had become the predominant choice for detached, single-family residences throughout the country. San Remo Estates followed this national trend. To foster a variety of designs, Roy allowed other builders to build in San Reno. At least one home in the subdivision was designed by Victor Lundy, a prominent architect associated with the Sarasota School of Architecture movement. Many of the original homes have been replaced or modified; however, remnants of ranch-style homes are still visible.
Marker Number: None

Date: 2013

County: Sarasota

Marker Type: City

Sponsored or placed by: Sarasota County Historical Commission

Website: Not listed

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