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