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HISTORY

The Vision & The Reality

These and other historical facts about Rotonda’s early years are outlined in Jack Alexander’s book, ‘Rotonda: The Vision & The Reality,’ copies are available for $10.00 at the Rotonda West Community Center, 646 Rotonda Cir, Rotonda West FL, 33947 (941) 697-6788.

Rotonda West History

Rotonda West History Book Now Available

Rotonda West History Book Now Available

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The History of Rotonda West Reprints of the popular book, “Rotonda: The Vision and the Reality”, are…

A Round Community Is Romantic

A Round Community Is Romantic

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When dining with multiple friends, I prefer a round table. It’s more congenial because everyone can …

You’ve Got Mail!

You’ve Got Mail!

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Three times that call has resonated for me, at boarding school at age 12, as a Marine in some God-fo…

A Salute to Ed McMahon

A Salute to Ed McMahon

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The original Rotonda developer made two smart moves in 1970. First, he negotiated with ABC-TV to tel…

Early Facts About Rotonda West

Early Facts About Rotonda West

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The land on which Rotonda sits was owned originally by brothers William and Alfred Vanderbilt. Willi…

Don Pedro Island…. Rotonda West’s Most Overlooked Asset

Don Pedro Island…. Rotonda West’s Most Overlooked Asset

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It always amazes me that one of Rotonda West’s greatest assets is overlooked and underused… Don Pedr…

Oil, Taxes and Scrub Jays Retard Rotonda West’s Early Growth

Oil, Taxes and Scrub Jays Retard Rotonda West’s Early Growth

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In 1970, right at Rotonda West’s start-up, the U.S. economy tanked and slowed development. Interest …

Some Unlikely People Put Rotonda on the World Map, Including O.J.

Some Unlikely People Put Rotonda on the World Map, Including O.J.

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Many individuals stand out in Rotonda West’s history as affecting the community’s course over time –…

Golf: At the Heart of Rotonda West From Day One

Golf: At the Heart of Rotonda West From Day One

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Longtime Rotonda golfer Charlene Diggins said, “In the old days (mid-late 70’s) it was fun. The bar …

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