Sarasota County Courthouse

Historical marker location:

2000 Main Street, Sarasota, Florida

( Marker is on Main Street east of South Washington Boulevard (U.S. 301), on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2001

During World War II, the United States established many military bases in Florida, including the famous MacDill Air Force Base near Tampa. These bases played a crucial role in the war effort and helped to establish Florida as a major military state.