Neighborhood Spotlight

A Look At Gillespie Park

By: Tammy Hauser, Founder & CEO, Discover Sarasota Tours

If you’ve ever wondered how golf came to Florida, you might appreciate the efforts of John Hamilton Gillespie, the Father of Sarasota, who brought his beloved game with him when he arrived from Scotland in 1886. Gillespie had been dispatched by his father on behalf of the Florida Mortgage and Investment Company, to develop amenities for Sarasota’s first tourists, who were wealthy travelers from the north.

Gillespie Park, named for John, is a small eclectic neighborhood that borders Orange/Fruitville Avenues east to 301 and north to 10th Street. It includes a tranquil park with tennis courts and a duck pond, the West Coast Black Theatre Troupe, The Breakfast House, the Children’s Garden, and the Gallery of Patriots Public Art Exhibit. The Gallery’s two dozen busts were a gift from the Hispanic American Civic Association to commemorate many political leaders from the western hemisphere.

Today, Gillespie Park has 11,453 housing units with a median price of $554,000. The homes are interspersed with condo buildings. They differ from block to block as new mid-century modern designs are being built alongside 1920s American Craftsman, Bungalow-style cottages with a few Spanish Mediterranean-style homes sprinkled in.

This is a changing neighborhood known for its walkability and proximity to downtown Sarasota. At the Osprey and Fruitville intersection, you will find the Historic Village once known as the “Painted Ladies.” These colorful cottages boast several health and beauty businesses, a yoga studio, gift shops, and a variety of global restaurants with outdoor seating.

Discover Sarasota Tours at 1826 4th Street leads daily sightseeing trolley tours of the downtown area from their Trolley Cottage Gift Shop. Around the corner is the Visit Sarasota Visitor Center in the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce building, boasting a Centennial Mural featuring our very own John Hamilton Gillespie, for whom this charming and historic neighborhood is named. •

20 Years of Dedicated Service

RASM is happy to recognize the workplace anniversaries of our professional staff.

This December marks a very special milestone anniversary for Jackie Deemer,

Association Services

Coordinator, as she celebrates 20 years of

dedicated service to RASM.

The Association has experienced many changes over the past two decades, but one thing that has remained the same is Jackie’s commitment to RASM members, her professional responsibilities, and her affection for her fellow co-workers. Jackie professionally manages the front office, juggles a busy phone system, and assists our members with an array of needs including assistance with Supra Lockboxes and keys.

Jackie adores her job. She loves working with the friendly RASM staff and interacting daily with the RASM membership. She works tirelessly each day to put the needs of the RASM members.

Giving back to the community is very important to Jackie. This year, she participated in RASM’s Buy-ABrick Campaign. Her purchase of an engraved doner brick helps fund the RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation.

Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Jackie moved to Florida 40+ years ago with her family. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. She has four beautiful and successful adult children who mean the world to her. She also has 3 beautiful granddaughters that have stolen her heart.

Thank you for your 20 years of dedicated service to the Association, Jackie! •

INSTALLATION & AWARDS

HONORING 2023 PRESIDENT BRIAN TRESIDDER

As our centennial year comes to a close, we figured we’d end it with the biggest celebration yet! Join us on for our Annual Installation & Awards Banquet. This is our time to come together to celebrate a successful 2022, recognizing our award recipients and acknowledging our 100-year history. The event will also feature the installation of our 2023 Officers and Directors. THURSDAY, DEC 8 REGISTRATION 6PM PROGRAM 7PM WESTIN SARASOTA TICKETS $75

FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO MYRASM.COM/INSTALLATION

LEAVE A LEGACY FOR YOURSELF, YOUR BUSINESS, OR A LOVED ONE.

BUY-A-BRICK

Pave the way toward a brighter future for college-bound students, housing-related non-profits, and REALTORS® in need through your purchase of an engraved brick. All proceeds from the “Buy-a-Brick” campaign go directly toward the 3-pronged mission of the RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation:

$300 - 4x8 Brick North South

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RRCF OBJECTIVES

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Support local housing-related non-profits Provide student scholarships for higher education Assist RASM members in crisis

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For a one-time investment starting at $300, an engraved $400 - 4x8 Brick North South brick is great way to celebrate your involvement in the real 3 lines of text, 12 characters per line (including spaces and punctuation) estate community, honor your mentors & colleagues, or Clipart memorialize a loved one. $300 - 4x8 Brick North$400 - 4x8 Brick South North South

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