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Join us Saturday, January 17 from 1 to 3pm at the Historic Green Street Church for
our Annual Appraisal Day
This year, Appraisal Day will be a joint venture of the Englewood Museum and the Lemon Bay Historical Society. You can bring in your own item to be appraised and also stay and view appraisals for other items, like on Antiques Roadshow!
Limit 1 item per person, please no art work. Register between 12 and 1. $8 donation, share history of the item for the audience. Appraiser will give value of the item. 50 items total for the day. Admission to view (no appraisal): $5 donation
NOTE: this will be held at the Green Street Church not the Englewood Museum. The historic church is located at 510 S. Indiana Ave., Englewood.
Join us Tuesday, January 27 at 7pm at the Historic Green Street Church for
the Story of the Placida Bunk House
John Valickas is a dedicated advocate for the restoration and return to Placida of the little building that is known as the Placida Bunk House. It was built around 1907 to house railroad workers as the Charlotte Harbor and Northern Railroad was being constructed to bring phosphate ore to Port Boca Grande. John will tell its story and that of the railroad, the fishing industry and the generational families that built our region.
He will also discuss the possibility of beginning a fund raising campaign to restore this unique property that is currently in serious danger of being lost. That’s Tuesday, January 27 at 7pm at the Historic Green Street Church, 510 S. Indiana Ave., Englewood. Admission is free but donations will be sincerely appreciated.
- $35.00 per 10 x 1 0 Booth Space in Vendor Display Area
- $95.00 per Assigned Space for Food Vendors
- $15.00 per 10 x 10 Booth Space in Non-Profit Org. Display Area
Reserve your space early before they sell out.
DEADLINE: January 31, 2026
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LEMON DESSERT BAKING CONTEST
Zesty Lemon Treats: Turn the Sour into Sweet!
The LEMON DESSERT BAKING CONTEST is sponsored again this year by the GFWC Rotonda West Woman’s Club.
(Entry Information Coming Soon to this space.)
HERE are the winners from 2025.
We are pleased to present the following line-up of live, local entertainment on the Dignam Family Stage at Pioneer Plaza:
Returning to our stage is James Hawkins. He is a singer & songwriter from Venice, Florida. For about 10 years he has knocked around the Florida Folk scene performing in many different venues from coffee houses to a couple of concert halls. Some folks have described his music as a mix of Woody Guthrie and Harry Chapin but we will leave that judgment up to you. James has performed on Sarasota radio WSLR 96.5. His major project is called “Turn Back Time” which deals with Florida History through stories and songs. His specialty is crafting and performing songs about our rich Lemon Bay Area history. A perfect fit for a Celebration of Old Florida!
We are pleased to welcome back John Tuff featuring good old-time country music, the kind many of us grew up with on the radio; music of legends, such as Johnny Cash, Hank Snow, Ernest Tubb, George Jones, Johnny Horton, and more. Good music, good times and great fun! Get ready to lift your spirits and travel back to the good old days!
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Our Mission: “perpetuating the legacy of the past and honoring the pioneer settlers of the Lemon Bay area.”
The Green Street Church
Englewood’s first church was originally on Green Street in Englewood. Built in 1928 by the Methodist congregation, this building, recognized by the Sarasota County Register of Historic Places, was moved and saved by the Lemon Bay Historical Society. Still known as “The Green Street Church” the iconic building is now located next to the historic Lemon Bay Cemetery at 510 S. Indiana Ave., Englewood.
The Historical Society is responsible for maintaining the Historic Green Street Church building and its property. These expenses include lawn mowing, water, electricity, landscaping maintenance, insurance, taxes and building upkeep.
Help us maintain this historic landmark and help us continue our Community Outreach with lectures & presentations at the church and our gift to the community: the annual Cracker Fair.
Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you.
We couldn’t accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.
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If you prefer, you can mail your tax-deductible donation to:
Lemon Bay Historical Society,
P. O. Box 1245,
Englewood, FL 34295
Thank you!
NEW PHOTO GALLERY: Our Events Through the Years
HISTORY OF THE GREEN STREET CHURCH (click here)
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NOTE: We are now booking weddings and meetings at the Green Street Church building.
For information call (305) 504-7220.
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You can also contact us by mail at the above address.
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(Painting by Carmichael, 1990)