To spot St. Anthony School, look for a cream-colored, two-story building with red-tiled roofs, arched walkways, and a cross at the top front, just ahead of you.
Now, let’s let the imagination run wild! Picture the year 1926: the Florida sun blazing, palm trees swaying, and a brand new school rising up from this very spot, designed by Francis Abreu and built by John Olsson. The sound of children laughing and footsteps echoing through the tiled arches - that’s how St. Anthony Catholic School opened its doors, ready to welcome generations of Broward County students. Over the decades, the school saw all sorts of future legends: tennis champs Chris and Jeanne Evert practicing their serves on recess breaks, Brian Piccolo dreaming of football glory, and author Michael Connelly perhaps daydreaming about mysteries while gazing out those big windows. Through hurricanes, celebrations, and graduations, the spirit of learning grew strong here. In 1997, all those memories became official history when this school joined the National Register of Historic Places. Even today, you’ll find the same lively energy (and maybe a future Olympian practicing nearby), as the school continues on its nearly 100-year adventure.
