Only in Sarasota
Only in Sarasota: Rae House, Siesta Key
Illustrator John Pirman sketches a restored Sarasota School of Architecture house on Siesta Key.

Image: John Pirman
Designed by Sarasota School of Architecture’s Ralph Twitchell in 1960, this restored Siesta Key home has all the hallmarks of Florida living with minimum upkeep. Made of Ocala block and adorned with Asian-inspired decorative gates and Chinese Shishi lions, the home is a House & Home “Distinguished Home” Sun Dial award winner.