Lemon Bay Historical Society

Lemon Bay Historical Society Founded in 1985 with a mission "to perpetuate the legacy of the past and honor the pioneer settlers of the Lemon Bay area.” We always welcome new members.

The Society grew out of a Pioneer Days Celebration on September 4, 1983 honoring Englewood’s first newspaper editor, Josephine Cortes, author of History of Englewood and Pioneer Days founder. In May, 1984 an organizational meeting was held, and by the next Pioneer Days celebration on September 2, 1984, the Society had organized a mullet roast for 150 people! The mullet was freshly caught by member

s of the Platt family and Bill Davis and Bob Cashatt foraged some swamp cabbage, which was cooked using Eula Davis’ (Bill’s mother) famous recipe. In 1985, the Lemon Bay Historical Society was officially incorporated as a non-profit organization whose mission was “for the specific purposes of perpetuating the legacy of the past [and] honoring the pioneer settlers of the Lemon Bay area.” Bob Cashatt, also an artist, designed the logo for the Society. Membership dues are $15 for a single membership, $20 for a family. Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the month (generally) from September—April. You do not need to be a historian to join, just someone interested in preserving the history of this small town. If you’re interested in joining, download the following membership form and send it to us with your dues. We’ll welcome you!

03/20/2025
03/11/2025

On Tuesday, March 25th at 7pm the Lemon Bay Historical Society invites all to a presentation at the Historic Green Street Church, 510 Indiana Ave. The topic: Indian Mound Park

While there is no question that Sarasota County is an attractive place to call home, archaeological sites like the one at Indian Mound Park prove humans have felt this way for thousands of years! Jutting out from Englewood into Lemon Bay, this picturesque resource provides insight into the daily lives and evolving culture of the region’s early Native American inhabitants.

Join Sarasota County Archaeologist Clay Bush for an exploration of the history of the site at Indian Mound Park, plus how archaeologists identify, interpret, and protect significant coastal sites like it. Admission is free but donations for the upkeep of Englewood’s iconic building will be greatly appreciated.

Cracker Fair video...
02/26/2025

Cracker Fair video...

A Celebration of Old Florida. Presented by the Lemon Bay Historical Society, this is our 21st annual community fair.

02/15/2025

ALL ARE INVITED TO OUR NEXT EVENT AT THE HISTORIC GREEN STREET CHURCH
510 S. Indiana Ave., Englewood
Tuesday, February 25 at 7pm
New to the area? Or just curious to know more about Venice? Harry Klinkhamer, the Historical Resources Manager for the City of Venice, will share with you the Top 10 Things You Absolutely, Positively Need to Know About Venice History for Your Next Cocktail Party.

Come listen, ask questions and learn more about our area. Admission is free but donations for the upkeep of the Historic Green Street Church are always welcomed. (The building badly needs to be painted.)
That’s Tuesday, February 25 at 7pm, 510 S. Indiana Ave., Englewood

02/09/2025
02/09/2025

VINYL RECALL at the Cracker Fair

02/09/2025

KINDRED BAND at the 21st annual Cracker Fair

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510 S. Indiana Avenue
Englewood, FL
34223

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(305) 504-7220

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The Society grew out of a Pioneer Days Celebration on September 4, 1983 honoring Englewood’s first newspaper editor, Josephine Cortes, author of History of Englewood and Pioneer Days founder. In May, 1984 an organizational meeting was held, and by the next Pioneer Days celebration on September 2, 1984, the Society had organized a mullet roast for 150 people! The mullet was freshly caught by members of the Platt family and Bill Davis and Bob Cashatt foraged some swamp cabbage, which was cooked using Eula Davis’ (Bill’s mother) famous recipe. In 1985, the Lemon Bay Historical Society was officially incorporated as a non-profit organization whose mission was “for the specific purposes of perpetuating the legacy of the past [and] honoring the pioneer settlers of the Lemon Bay area.” Bob Cashatt, also an artist, designed the logo for the Society. We always welcome new members. Membership dues are $20 for a single membership, $35 for a family. Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the month (generally) from September—April. You do not need to be a historian to join, just someone interested in preserving the history of this small town. If you’re interested in joining, download the following membership form and send it to us with your dues. We’ll welcome you!