De Sota Park / Logan and Currin, Inc.

Historical marker location:

Sarasota, Florida

( Marker is at the intersection of South Osprey Avenue and Hyde Park Street, on the right when traveling north on South Osprey Avenue.)

Marker installed: 2014

The Everglades, one of Florida's most iconic natural landmarks, was not always a protected area. In fact, it was once considered a worthless swamp and was drained and developed for agricultural purposes in the early 20th century.