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Jack Alexander has been writing the history of this community for years. These are his chapters.
As we traverse Rotonda, we might echo some interesting folk who preceded us. The history of our chunk of paradise goes deep.
Read it →The land on which Rotonda sits was owned originally by brothers William and Alfred Vanderbilt. William was a former Governor of Rhode Island, and both brothers were direc...
Read it →The original Rotonda developer made two smart moves in 1970. First, he negotiated with ABC-TV to telecast The Superstars, a unique new sports event, then he retained Ed M...
Read it →Longtime Rotonda golfer Charlene Diggins said, "In the old days (mid-late 70's) it was fun. The bar at the club was packed evenings, everyone having a good time, especial...
Read it →In 1970, right at Rotonda West's start-up, the U.S. economy tanked and slowed development. Interest rates soared above 20 percent. Money for infrastructure became hard to...
Read it →Many individuals stand out in Rotonda West's history as affecting the community's course over time, William
Read it →It always amazes me that one of Rotonda West's greatest assets is overlooked and underused… Don Pedro Island.
Read it →When dining with multiple friends, I prefer a round table. It's more congenial because everyone can see and talk easily with everyone else. For similar reasons, Joe Klein...
Read it →Three times that call has resonated for me, at boarding school at age 12, as a Marine in some God-forsaken Belgian ditch during WW2, and from 1948 on, after I entered the...
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