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Bank of Everglades building up for sale in Everglades City

Robert Flick, right, of Naples, is the owner of the Bank of Everglades building in Everglades City and is working with fellow Naples resident Justin Elwer, left, to prepare the historic building for sale. Flick says he hopes to find a buyer who will to help restore and preserve the building listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Robert Flick, right, of Naples, is the owner of the Bank of Everglades building in Everglades City and is working with fellow Naples resident Justin Elwer, left, to prepare the historic building for sale. Flick says he hopes to find a buyer who will to help restore and preserve the building listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
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A cannonball safe sits open in a room in the Bank of Everglades building in Everglades City on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016. The building's owner, Robert Flick, of Naples, says he hopes to find a buyer who will help restore and preserve the building listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
A cannonball safe sits open in a room in the Bank of Everglades building in Everglades City on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016. The building's owner, Robert Flick, of Naples, says he hopes to find a buyer who will help restore and preserve the building listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
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A former safe remains in the Bank of Everglades building in Everglades City on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016. The building's current owner, Naples resident Robert Flick, says he hopes to find a buyer who will help restore and preserve the historic building listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
A former safe remains in the Bank of Everglades building in Everglades City on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016. The building's current owner, Naples resident Robert Flick, says he hopes to find a buyer who will help restore and preserve the historic building listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
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A sign explains the historic significance to the Bank of Everglades building in Everglades City on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016. The building's current owner, Naples resident Robert Flick, says he hopes to find a buyer who will help restore and preserve the historic building listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
A sign explains the historic significance to the Bank of Everglades building in Everglades City on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016. The building's current owner, Naples resident Robert Flick, says he hopes to find a buyer who will help restore and preserve the historic building listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
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The Bank of Everglades building in Everglades City on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016.
The Bank of Everglades building in Everglades City on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016.
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Furniture from a former bed and breakfast remains in the Bank of Everglades building in Everglades City on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016. The building's owner, Robert Flick, of Naples, says he hopes to find a buyer who will help restore and preserve the building listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Furniture from a former bed and breakfast remains in the Bank of Everglades building in Everglades City on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016. The building's owner, Robert Flick, of Naples, says he hopes to find a buyer who will help restore and preserve the building listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
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A faux historic sign from a former bed and breakfast decorates the rear entrance to the Bank of Everglades building in Everglades City on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016. The building's current owner, Naples resident Robert Flick, says he hopes to find a buyer who will help restore and preserve the historic building listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
A faux historic sign from a former bed and breakfast decorates the rear entrance to the Bank of Everglades building in Everglades City on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016. The building's current owner, Naples resident Robert Flick, says he hopes to find a buyer who will help restore and preserve the historic building listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
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Robert Flick
Robert Flick
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The Bank of Everglades building in Everglades City on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016.
The Bank of Everglades building in Everglades City on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016.
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