Sarasota County continues to celebrate its 100th year. It started on July 1, 1921, when it split away from Manatee County.

But, did you know a hurricane made life difficult for its new leaders right out of the gate? Dr. Frank Cassell shares more history in the September/October volume of his ongoing journal about all things centennial.

To view this journal and previous ones, visit sarasotacountycentennial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Centennial-Journal-vol8-12pgs-.pdf