Whitaker Cemetery

Historical marker location:

1232 12th Street, Sarasota, Florida

( Marker is on 12th Street, 0.1 miles east of North Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41), on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2004

Florida was one of the first states to embrace the automobile, with the first auto race in the state taking place in 1904. Today, Florida is still known for its car culture, with numerous car shows and events taking place throughout the year.