Saturday, April 6, 2013
Legacy of Valor campaign will feature Sarasota County organizations working together to honor veterans in the lead up to the opening of Patriot Plaza.
The Patterson Foundation is looking to build relationships and partnerships within Sarasota in addition to building its $8 million Patriot Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery. The Sarasota-based philanthropic organization wants to get the community involved by partnering for several events in the coming years called the Legacy of Valor campaign. Patterson unveiled its first phase of partners during a luncheon Friday afternoon. The $8.3 million Patriot Plaza is a gift from the Patterson Foundation to enhance the Sarasota National Cemetery, and is poised to be open spring 2014. A $2 million public art project is also planned for Patriot Plaza. The Legacy of Valor campaign includes a $1 million commitment from Patterson. While the …
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Patterson Foundation commissioned $2 million worth of public art for Patriot Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery.
When Patriot Plaza opens at the Sarasota National Cemetery in spring 2014, it will feature an impressive display of moving public art worth $2 million thanks to Sarasota's Patterson Foundation. The nonprofit unveiled models and previews of the public art on Friday showcasing how photographs, tableaus, sculptures and more will be placed and displayed in the 1.83-acre space. "There's not any other display of art like this that anyone is aware of," said Sandra Beckley, Sarasota National Cemetery Enhancement Initiative Consultant. "There's very little artwork in our national cemeteries." The art will be integrated with the $8.3 million Patriot Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery, and the project is fully funded, including maintenance in …
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Saturday, January 5, 2013
Contractor also approved by Edison State College as a Pre-qualified Construction General Contractor for capital projects in 2013 for up to $40 million.
Willis A. Smith Construction Inc. headquartered in Lakewood Ranch has been selected as the construction manager for the Patriot Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery. Sarasota-based Patterson Foundation worked with the National Cemetery Administration since 2010 developing a planned enhancement to the park and broke ground Dec. 3 on the $8.3 million project, which will be maintained in perpetuity by an endowment. The 1.83-acre Patriot Plaza features: Once construction is finished, the leased property will be donated back to the National Cemetery Administration in spring 2014. The project is fully funded by The Patterson Foundation and is the first time a private philanthropic entity has partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans …
Monday, December 3, 2012
Patriot Plaza will feature glass-covered pavilion, rofstrom, seating and commissioned art.
Come spring 2014, visitors to Sarasota National Cemetery will be able to walk under the shade at Patriot Plaza thanks to a Sarasota-based foundation. "Patriot Plaza will stand on its own," said Steve Muro, under secretary for Memorial Affairs with the National Cemetery Administration. "It'll tell a story, and it will tell history of who we were, who we are and who we're going to be as families come here to reflect." Sarasota-based Patterson Foundation worked with the National Cemetery Administration since 2010 developing a planned enhancement to the park and broke ground Monday morning on the $8.3 million project, which will be maintained in perpetuity by an endowment. The 1.83-acre Patriot Plaza features: The circle road around the …
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Volunteers will lay wreaths at Sarasota National Cemetery on Dec. 15.
A national non-profit that honors veterans' graves during the holidays is seeking volunteers for the Sarasota National Cemetery ceremony and wreath laying. Wreaths Across America is accepting wreath donations and volunteers for its Dec. 15 wreath laying. A decorative Christmastime wreath is laid against each headstone in the cemetery, located at 9810 State Rd 72, Sarasota. Show up at 9:30 a.m. Saturday to volunteer to place wreaths on the graves. A short dedication ceremony and instructions on wreath distribution will be held before the wreath laying. To volunteer or donate contact Col. William Brockman at 941-232-4221 or email brockmanzoo47@hotmail.com. You can also donate visit Wreaths Across America online to sponsor a wreath, which …
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Monday, May 28, 2012
Gov. Rick Scott spoke during the Salute To Fallen Heroes at Sarasota National Cemetery.
When Gov. Rick Scott looks across the grave markers at Sarasota National Cemetery, it takes him back to a trip in Normandy. "I saw all the tombs there and the number of Americans who gave all for our freedom during the second World War, and the first thing you think of when you came here is the same thing," Scott told Patch Sunday. "All these individuals at some time in their life defended our right to freedom." The governor's visit was part of the cemetery's Salute To Fallen Heroes where hundreds packed a tent to help honor veterans' sacrifice. War has had its hardships here in Florida. The state has lost 318 soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, Buchanan said, and in the congressman's district, nine soldiers have died during those two wars…
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Gov. Rick Scott will travel to Sarasota on Sunday to honor veterans who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.
Gov. Rick Scott will travel to the Sarasota National Cemetery on Sunday to honor veterans who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. The ceremony is scheduled to take place from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. at the cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota. The cemetery, operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, opened with its first internment in 2009 and buries the remains of veterans from World War II and beyond. Scott will also sign a proclamation Monday to honor veterans on Memorial Day. (PDF of the proclamation is available to the right of this story under photos.) Scott urges all Floridians to join him with a Moment of Remembrance at noon Monday to reflect on and honor “the men and women of our military, both past and present, for …
Richard M. Swier
7:20 am on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
This project is the future and will be a model for private foundations across America. I am glad that it is families with veterans, like the Pattersons, who are making this happen. It is important to understand that the Patterson family was instrumental in getting President Abraham Lincoln elected. It was Abraham Lincoln who started the national cemetery program and was at the dedication of the … more ›