Charles E. Abbe, a prominent store owner and land developer in Manatee, Florida, met a tragic end on December 24, 1884. His death was the result of a violent ambush orchestrated by members of the Sarasota Assassination Society (SAS), a vigilante group active in the area during the late 19th century. Abbe, who had moved to Manatee in 1877, was targeted due to escalating tensions with local settlers and members of the SAS. The group, led by Alfred Bidwell, harbored deep-seated animosity towards Ab
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