The Hero of History Award is awarded every year by the Historical Society of Sarasota County.
By
Amelia Hanks
| 2:07 p.m. March 20, 2019
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There are a few key players in Sarasota that are almost synonymous with the town itself, and one of them is Michael Saunders.
The real estate mogul was honored with the Hero of History award from the Historical Society of Sarasota County on March 20 at Michael's on East. The annual Hero of History award luncheon has given out awards to people like Howard Tibbals, John McCarthy and Suzette Blue in the past.
Michael Saunders is the founder of Michael Saunders & Co., and it's the fifth year of the award, given annually to a local figure known for their effect on the community.
President Marsha Fottler and Liz Jackson
The centerpieces were different boats that can be seen in Sarasota's bay.
Norma Kawenski, Debra Pitell-Hauge and Kitty Ishel
A dessert served included berries and a meringue swirl.
Christal Gentile and Lorraine Neal
Peter Piazza and Deborah Bowers
Diane Esthus, David Duncan and Lynn Harding
Jane Kirschner and Susan McLeod
Charlie Huisking and Peter Salesfsky
Jerome Chesley and Chris Wille
Sylvia Zimmerman and Christine del Monte
The award given to Michael Saunders as the 2019 Hero of History recipient.
Marie Belcher, Tom Belcher and Alexandra Jupin
Beth Lord, Judy Nimz, Linda Driggs, David Perkowski, Michael Saunders, Elizabeth Van Riper, Darla Furst and Georgina Clamage
Charlie Murphy, Michael Klauber, Commissioner Hagen Brody and Jay Berman
