Sarasota's 'Mr. Downtown' had died

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 11:00 a.m. September 1, 2017
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Paul Thorpe, the man who earned the nickname “Mr. Downtown” for his dedication to civic service and foundational role in several Sarasota institutions, died Aug. 24 at 91.

 

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