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Interview with Jeff LaHurd
If you drive east on Bahia Vista Street until you can go no further – just after crossing Cattlemen Road, then take a right on Packinghouse Road, you will see a one story, nondescript building at 6062 Porter Way. Ironically inside this mundane building you will find some of the greatest historical treasures in our community.
In fact on many days, one of them will greet you when you walk in. His name is Jeff LaHurd, and his title is Sarasota County History Specialist. Mr. LaHurd has written thirteen books on the history of this area. He is working on number fourteen. The building in which he works is the Sarasota County History Center, a perfect setting for a man who has maintained a passion for local history that started in his childhood, and if anything has only grown stronger over the years. Read the rest of this entry »
