Owen Burns (developer)
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Owen Burns (October 31, 1869 – August 22, 1937) was an American entrepreneur, banker, builder, and land developer who at one time owned the majority of the land comprising Sarasota, Florida.[1] He developed or built many of its historic structures, developments, roads, seawalls, and bridges. He became a leader in the community, contributing to its growth and development. He was born in Fredericktown in Cecil County on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
This article is about the Florida land developer. For the American judge, see Owen McIntosh Burns. For the South African cricketer, see Owen Burns (cricketer).
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