March 21, 1955

Gulf Development Corp. filed indenture for Trailer Estates subdivision.

October 27, 1955

Property owners formed planning council.

August 27, 1956

First addition added to park.

November 19, 1956

Second addition added to park.

1956

Small Hall and Office built.

February 7, 1957

Citizens Council formed.

January 16, 1958

Third addition added to park.

1959

Large hall completed.

February 2, 1959

Fourth addition added to park.

April 12, 1960

Fifth addition added to park.

1963

Fire Control District established

1963

Consumers Utilities Corp. takes over water-sewer facilities.

March 10, 1964

Trailer Estates Property Owners Association incorporated.

February 2, 1965

Franklyn McDonald takes over.

April 2, 1965

Tri-Par Land Development Corp. becomes owner.

November 3, 1965

Manatee County buys water.

February 1, 1967

Many services discontinued.

February 13, 1967

Tri-Par Land Development Corporation filed suit against residents.

June, 1968

Judge Hensley decides against Trailer Estates residents.

September 12, 1968

TPDC offers to sell, suggests recreation district.

 

 

July 9, 1969

Trailer Estates Park and Recreation District legislation became law.  (69-1287 F.S.)

April 27, 1971

Residents vote to form " Park and Recreation District".

December 1971

Residents vote to borrow money to buy out Tri-Par Land Development Corp.

March, 1980

25th anniversary party. 

September 15,1981

Residents vote to annex 6th addition to park.

February 11, 1986

Residents vote to build new complex. (799 for 570 against).

September 2, 1987

First use of swimming pool.

November 14, 1987

Dedication of New Complex.

February 22,  1990

Board of Trustees file resolution to establish park as a 55 and older park.

 

December 3, 1991

Residents vote to re-affirm seniors 55 and older status for park.

February 5,  1993

Filed amendments to deed restrictions with Clerk of Court Manatee County to make Trailer Estates a Deed Restricted Community for Seniors Age 55 or older.

December 6, 1994

Residents vote to annex 7th addition.