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Articles

These articles originally ran in the Bradenton Herald under the heading of “History Matters.” They were written by Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Division of Historical Resources staff. Here are a few of the History Matters articles that pertain to Palmetto.

Clipping from the Sarasota Herald Tribune, October 10, 1955. A group of African Americans swim at the whites-only Lido Beach, Sarasota. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Historical Resources.

Determined African-Americans Led Desegregation of Lido Beach

Honor students gather at Lincoln Memorial High School in Palmetto.

Manatee County schools evolved during civil rights struggle

Coach Eddie Shannon

Integration & Lincoln Memorial High School

Lincoln Memorial High

Moody Johnson:
Growing up in Palmetto

Frankie Howze in Classroom

Frankie Howze:
Teacher, Librarian… Football Coach!

J.A. & Lillie Lamb

Just Next Door: A Local History Mystery

Don Flowers

Don Flowers: Local Hero

Hal Chasey

Hal Chasey: Pillar of the Community, Distinguished Citizen, Grandpa

Palmetto Chamber of Commerce, 02-22-1955

The Trap of Southern Hospitality

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Phone: (941) 723-4991
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Palmetto Historical Park &
Offices of the Palmetto Historical Commission

515 10th Avenue West
Palmetto, FL 34221
Tuesday - Friday &
1st & 3rd Saturday of the Month
10:00am - 12:00pm
& 1:00pm - 4:00pm

While the Carnegie Library is accessible during regular open hours, a Guided Tour is necessary to see the other historical buildings.
Tours are free and held at 2pm every day that the Park is open.




        

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