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The Suncoast is embracing Patriot Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery
The Suncoast region is embracing Patriot Plaza and the momentum for planning and hosting events there is growing! This summer saw two major events at Patriot Plaza — one in June to celebrate Flag Day...
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Interments on the rise at Sarasota National Cemetery
As the first cemetery director assigned to Sarasota National Cemetery (SNC), I reported to Sarasota, Fla. in April 2007. As the director, my job was to help design and oversee the construction of a new...
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Patriot Plaza Honors Veterans Through Architecture
Editor’s Note: Gary Hoyt of Hoyt Architects is the design architect for Patriot Plaza. The Patterson Foundation, an endowed charitable entity, funded the design, construction and endowment for Patriot...
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Memorial Day ceremony at Patriot Plaza honors those who served
I’m so glad I attended the Memorial Day ceremony at Patriot Plaza yesterday. It was thrilling to see the space once again used so effectively — this time, to honor those who died during active military...
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Patriot Plaza wins awards for architecture, nominated for state recognition
Patriot Plaza, the ceremonial amphitheater at Sarasota National Cemetery, is nominated for The Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Florida) 2016 People’s Choice Award —...
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Patriot Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery honored in Florida architecture...
Patriot Plaza was voted third in The Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Florida) People’s Choice Competition for 2016. The winners were announced at the 2016 AIA...
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Patriot Plaza showcased during Edstravaganza event for educators
Patriot Plaza was one of more than 40 experiences showcased recently at the Suncoast Technical College in Sarasota as part of Edstravaganza, an event for educators throughout Sarasota, Manatee,...
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Enthusiasm builds ahead of public innovators lab
Editor’s Note: Frances Bermudez is a staff member at the North Sarasota Library. She will be participating in the public innovators lab next week, which will train individuals to implement the methods...
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Patriot Plaza event commemorates 15 years after 9/11
Where were you? It’s the name of the Alan Jackson song that asks: Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day. It was written about September 11, 2001 — the day of terrorist...
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An Inspirational Walk: Patriotism through Art and Architecture
Another first ever for Patriot Plaza! This year the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County sponsored the first ever InspireSarasota! 2016 — a series of arts, cultural events and activities...
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