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historical landmark in 2005, but years of neglect would soon take a toll on the school. It was sold to a developer with plans to renovate it into a sports facility. Part of the roof and one wall collapsed in July 2008, forcing the demolition of the rest of the structure in
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Hendry & Knight Real Estate Co. subdivided the "Celebrated
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a mixture of Anglos, Italians, Spaniards and Cubans. Celery farming played a prominent role in the early years, but the neighborhood's industries also included cigar factories, a citrus packing house, dairies, and a blacksmith shop.
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Palmetto Beach." While many places in Florida gave the right-of-way to livestock, Gary is unique in doing so for its cash crops.
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