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PAM COOPER’S PATHWAYS: Andrew McAnsh’s Vero Del Mar hotel opened in 1926 A native of Scotland, Andrew McAnsh 1926. It would never reach the full capacity in immigrated to Canada in 1872 and was married the number of guests. In the first month, they in Chicago in 1886. He was a Realtor and only had 30. This was shocking to local residents because they were certain that the population entrepreneur. In the early 1920s, he was developing would be 35,000 people in the Census of 1930. in Sarasota. Most likely he saw numerous ads in The beautiful new hotel had a modest Chicago newspapers regarding Indian River Farms because in 1924, he came to Vero. announcement in the newspaper that it was open Pam Cooper for business. It was described as “A Masterpiece in McAnsh invited Vero City Council members to Spanish Architecture.” It had outside rooms with Sarasota to be his guest at the hotel he built called electric fans in each room. Rooms cost $2 to $8 per night, Mira Mar Hotel. depending on how many people and if there was a bath. In March 1925, construction began on the Vero Del It was torn down in November 1962. On a personal Mar Hotel in downtown Vero Beach. The local headlines said: “Andrew McAnsh to Build Million Dollar Hotel.” note, my father sent a postcard to my mother from the It was the first building to have a sprinkler system, but Vero Del Mar months before it was torn down. My father’s name was Delmar and he joked about it in his note. it certainly never cost a million dollars. Two original oil paintings of Spanish galleons were painted on the walls. Pam Cooper is supervisor of the Archive Center & Genealogy Department at the After many delays, the hotel finally opened in April Indian River County main library.
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LEMMON DROPS: It’s time to dust off crystal ball for election predictions Not to brag, but I have a pretty good record in predicting the outcome of local elections. OK, I’m bragging. All I know is, I have to do well with election predictions – otherwise, I’ll hear about it from readers. Before we start, it’s important that you understand these are predictions and NOT endorsements. It’s the person I think will win. The races are listed in order of interest.
was the target of over-the-top attack ads. She barely lost, which was a testimony to how highly her family is thought of in these parts. Sadly, Lange Sykes is using a mud-based strategy this year. Greg MacKay and Dale Glading did not have the campaign cash to mount serious challenges. Winner: Erin Grall. Russ Lemmon County Commission (District 3): Tim Zorc, the incumbent, is facing three challengers (Joe Earman, Chuck Kirby and Mark Rodolico). Name recognition gives Zorc a big advantage in a four-way race. He would have a much tougher time beating Earman in a head-to-head matchup. Winner: Tim Zorc. State Senator (District 17): What a nauseating race! Ritch Workman and Debbie Mayfield have spent a ridiculous amount of money on attack ads. (I loved the TV ad with Workman’s wife and ex-wife blasting Mayfield for her attack ads. Very
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passed on an almost certain re-election to the County Commission to run against incumbent David Nolte, who is seeking his 10th term. Not many people could beat Nolte, but Davis is arguably the most popular politician in the county. I’m just glad this race didn’t turn ugly … both stayed on the high road. Winner: Wesley Davis. State Representative (District 54): It was good to see Erin Grall give elected office another try after a brutal 2010 race in which she
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