With the steady and substantial progress of the city, downtown Sarasota, once the heart and soul of the community, was feeling the effects of new major housing developments in the 1950's. It was a time of renewal and change.

Martin and Millie Paver moved to Sarasota and were soon followed by their sons Paul and Stanley. Together, they began a construction company and built Paver Park, the first residential development constructed in Sarasota. The Pavers were building pioneers and played an active role in the growth of Temple Beth Sholom. Paul and Doris Paver were the first couple to be married in the newly renovated Sixth Street synagogue in 1953.

Another family dedicated to the importance of attending and maintaining the synagogue, not only for themselves but for their children, were the Rosins who came here from Arcadia, Desoto County. Aurel became Vice-President of the Synagogue from 1952 - 1953 and Elsie brought her four sons, Robert, Simon, Michael and Alexander, to services. Elsie is also remembered for her devotion to the Temple during the years that followed.

By 1958, many Temple Beth Sholom families had already relocated to the

south side of town. With Hana Hinden at the helm, the Hebrew School met during the week and on Sunday. Looking forward to the future growth of the school and the Temple, a land acquisition committee was formed consisting of Sam Idelson, President, and Sidney Adler, Ed Kalin, Richard Morton and Martin Paver. This committee negotiated the purchase of a 7 1/2 acre site on Tuttle Avenue, bordering Bahia Vista Street, for $35,000. Martin Paver, Chairman of the Building Committee, with the assistance of his sons, offered their expertise to supervise this project. They modified the master plan by building the much needed classroom first, leaving the construction of the main sanctuary to be built later.

The congregants of Temple Beth Sholom would soon be given the opportunity to experience the joy of having a new beginning in a new location, 1050 South Tuttle Avenue.