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Misty Pursel <br />From: Suzanne James <suzieben25@bellsouth.net> <br />Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2017 3:46 PM <br />To; Susan Adams <br />Subject: Meeting Tuesday 06/13/2017 Roseland Community Building <br />Suzanne James <br />2070 Colonial Road #2 <br />Fort Pierce, Florida 34950 <br />Phone (772) 332-0387 "' Email: suzieben25@bellsouth.net <br />June 3, 2017 <br />The Honorable Susan Adams <br />Indian River County Commission <br />District 1 <br />180127th Avenue <br />Vero Beach, Florida 32960 <br />Dear Commissioner Adams: <br />Having been a Florida resident and a "nearly native" since 1980, 1 fell in love with Roseland in 1993 when my <br />mother, Jackie James, relocated to Roseland from Fort Pierce. Quite often, especially when my son was younger, <br />we visit my mom and enjoy the peace and tranquility of Roseland. It is nice to visit on the front porch, walk <br />around Bay Street usually ending up at the Roseland Community Building. When he was younger, my son would <br />play and we would enjoy the view of the river. Within a few years, my dad purchased two properties just across <br />from the Community Building. The view, the feel of "Old Florida" and the sense of community is what drew them <br />both to Roseland. <br />I have attended many events and get-togethers at that sweet little building including Women's Club <br />luncheons, community gatherings, the celebration of the historic marker, and of course the Roseland Music Jam <br />that my mom has held in that building every Thursday for the last 14 years. <br />The Roseland Community Building has a special place in my heart. Not only have I enjoyed some special events <br />there with my family and friends, I have also seen the joy that the Thursday music jams bring to my mother and <br />the visitors who attend to play and listen. I have also met some very special friends — including my husband — at <br />the community building where we all can gather and share a commonality... music and a sense of community. <br />I am concerned about the community building. As I understand it, it stands in need of some repairs and the <br />county is currently considering whether to repair the building or tear it down. Please consider the <br />former. Repairing the building will leave a piece of Florida history and "Old Florida" character that is part of <br />Roseland. The building is a gathering place, a home for various groups, including the Women's Club and the <br />Thursday Jams, but it's also a part of Roseland's history. With so few "old Florida" communities left, certainly the <br />preservation of a piece of the original neighborhood would be of great importance. <br />