Mable Ringling Memorial Fountain Renovation

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1 Mable Ringling Memorial Fountain Renovation

Mable Ringling was the first President of the Founder s

1936. Famed architect Thomas Reed Martin drew the plans

2 Mable Ringling was the first President of the Founder s Circle in Sarasota. She died in 1929 and the organization constructed a memorial reflection pool and fountain in her honor in Famed architect Thomas Reed Martin drew the plans for the beautification of Luke Wood Park that every citizen of Sarasota would want to take part in.

Trees and shrubs were donated or given in memory of loved ones.

Ringling; and organizations such as The Kiwanis Club, American Red

Clubs, Chamber of Commerce, Business and Professional Women s

3 Trees and shrubs were donated or given in memory of loved ones. Names such as Chidsey, Wood, Maus, Yarbrough, Browning and Ringling; and organizations such as The Kiwanis Club, American Red Cross, Boy and Girl Scouts, The Sarasota Federation of Garden Clubs, Chamber of Commerce, Business and Professional Women s Club, and the Out-of-Door Academy were proudly displayed on plaques throughout the park.

amidst a circle of twelve majestic oaks, but is full of soil and weeds.

4 During WWII the fountain fell into disrepair and was filled with dirt and forgotten. The fountain that was dedicated to Mable Ringling for her contributions to our city s green spaces now sits amidst a circle of twelve majestic oaks, but is full of soil and weeds. The Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation is proposing a renovation project, financed by community funding, to bring the memorial fountain back to its former beauty.

5 The fountain is located at the southern gateway to the historic district of our city and is a worthy tribute to one of the most important female individuals in Sarasota s history.

6 Replacement of the original Ringling-era sculptures may involve form-casting of existing pieces on loan to the City of Sarasota from the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. An official two-sided historical marker would be installed nearby to recognize both Mable Ringling and Luke Wood for their noteworthy contributions to Sarasota.

and lighting features Representatives from the Utility Department to verify electric and water hook-up locations,

7 We have met with: City Staff and Robert Carter, President of the Senior Friendship Center located in the park Professionals regarding noninvasive excavation, renovation of the fountain walls, electrical and plumbing connections, and lighting features Representatives from the Utility Department to verify electric and water hook-up locations, water type required, and the permitting process Landscape architects for appropriate low-maintenance plantings with diffused sunlight

The project will take approximately one year to complete with funding provided for the

8 Our initial estimate of the project cost is $112,000, which includes an endowment for ongoing maintenance. There is no expense to the City of Sarasota in our plans. The project will take approximately one year to complete with funding provided for the renovation and maintenance by many of the same local organizations that originally established Luke Wood Park.

Arbor Day of 1936 was the launching date for the planting of Luke Wood Park s memorial trees.

Besides trees, almost seven thousand plantings enhanced the beauty of the park. Mrs. C.A.

the park, it is not a Garden Club project but a civic one.

9 Arbor Day of 1936 was the launching date for the planting of Luke Wood Park s memorial trees. The public was encouraged to plant the trees in memory of their loved ones. Besides trees, almost seven thousand plantings enhanced the beauty of the park. Mrs. C.A. Martin, president of the Sarasota Federation of Garden Clubs, said, Although the Garden Federation is supporting the development of the park, it is not a Garden Club project but a civic one. It is a thing in which every citizen of Sarasota should be interested and in which all should want to take part. We have merely started the ball rolling and it is our earnest desire that every Sarasotan co-operate to keep it going. Seventy-five years later, we want to renovate this historic landmark, restore its beauty, and revitalize that community spirit.

PROJECT NAME AND ENTRY CATEGORY:

PROJECT NAME AND ENTRY CATEGORY: CONTACT INFORMATION: HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK PHASE 1 WAR MEMORIALS Entertainment (Culture) Participation (Community Service) Kyle Thornton, P.E. 813-620-4500