Siesta Key pioneer, newspaper founder and businessman dies at 93

John B. Davidson started Davidson Drugs in 1958, founded and published the Pelican Press and tirelessly served his fellow islanders.

John Davidson inside his store in 2015.
John Davidson inside his store in 2015.
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Pioneer. Entrepreneur. Visionary. Community leader. Tireless.

 

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