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Step Inside the Umbrella House and Cocoon House April 20; the “Other” Round House April 27

The tours are presented by the Sarasota Architectural Foundation.

04/18/2019 By Ilene Denton

Return to Tuscany

Home Tour: Peek Inside 'The House of Beautiful Sunsets' on Manasota Key

A timeless, elegant design for a Gulf-to-bay vacation home.

04/04/2019 By Ilene Denton

Architecture

Architect Jonathan Rameau Opens Sarasota Office

Rameau says he sees an opportunity to contribute to urban design that will encourage residents to participate in the environment around them.

04/04/2019 Photography by Staff

Big Deal

Wow! A $1 Yard Sale Find Turns Out to Be Worth $30,000

A volunteer at The Exchange bought the rare Gio Ponti glazed bowl for just a buck.

04/03/2019 By Ilene Denton

Shop Talk

Enliven Your Living Space with These Home Goods

Four fab finds you'll keep forever.

04/02/2019 By Megan McDonald

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: The Selby House

Illustrator John Pirman sketches the historic Selby House.

04/02/2019 Illustrations by John Pirman

Architecture

Iconic Sarasota Home Named to National Register of Historic Places

Architect Paul Rudolph’s internationally acclaimed Umbrella House recently earned the honor.

03/29/2019 By Staff

Retail

Furniture Exec to Discuss Design Trends

The vice president of Phillips Collection will outline current trends in furniture and design at a free seminar on Friday, March 29.

03/27/2019 By Staff

Design

New Program Aims to Encourage Historic Preservation in Newtown

Property owners interested in making improvements or restorations to their buildings could be eligible for a portion of $200,000 in funding.

03/27/2019 By Staff

Interior Design

National ASID CEO to Discuss Sustainable Design at Ringling College

His talk will focus on the impact of design on human health and well-being.

03/18/2019 By Ilene Denton

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Design

Solar Tube Company Expands

Daylight Concepts, which operates in Sarasota and Venice, is expanding its service area as far south as Fort Myers.

03/14/2019 By Staff

Architecture News

Paul Rudolph’s Iconic Walker Guest House is for Sale

It’s the first time the property has been on the market since it was built in the 1950s.

02/19/2019 By Ilene Denton

“A Designed Life”

CFAS Presents Exhibit on American Textiles, Wallpapers, Containers and Packaging 1951-1954

The exhibit will travel next to the State Department in Washington, D.C.

02/18/2019 By Staff

Awards

DSDG Architects Wins Houzz 'Best of Design' Award

It's the company's seventh award from the popular site.

02/11/2019 Photography by Staff

Sneak Preview

The Junior League's Simply Sarasota Tour of Homes Takes Place Feb. 22 and 23

Six stunning residences, from the midcentury Round House to the 1917 Higel House, are on this year’s tour.

02/04/2019 By Ilene Denton

On the Labyrinth Trail

Seven Sarasota Labyrinths for Meditating, Meandering and More

“They’re incredibly peaceful. When you first walk in, you realize that there is a beauty to this ancient structure.”

01/24/2019 By Giulia Heyward

Real estate

New Home Staging Business Launches

Marybeth Flynn recently opened Flynn Design Style.

01/21/2019 By Staff

Real estate

Realtor Launches New Real Estate and Design Business

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate's Jaime Anast recently launched The Sarasota Collection Realty.

01/16/2019 By Staff

Sneak Preview

Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse Debuts Jan. 20

“It will not be boring, I promise you!”

01/07/2019 By Ilene Denton

Sneak Preview

Antiques Roadshow Taped at The Ringling to Air Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 and 11

The museum hosts an advance screening Jan. 15.

12/31/2018 By Ilene Denton

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