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John Gillespie

John Gillespie at Bobby Jones Golf course
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Col. John Hamilton Gillespie and his wife, Blanche moved into one of the first homes in Laurel Park.

Gillespie was called upon to save the original colony of people who attempted to settle here under less than “desirable” conditions. He introduced the game of golf to Florida, and was the first Mayor of the Town of Sarasota.