Historical Marker

Fruitville Elementary School

Historical marker location:
601 Honore Avenue, Sarasota, Florida
( Marker is on Honore Avenue just south of Sawgrass Road, on the right when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 1991

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.