Let's Look at the Beautiful Spaces on the Junior League of Sarasota's Annual Tour of Homes
It's here—the time of year when you don't have to pose as a well-heeled buyer to get access to gorgeous area homes, but instead can openly ogle them with a group of other obsessives.
That's right: This weekend is the Junior League of Sarasota's annual Tour of Homes. From a pecky cypress abode with circus history to a midcentury modern masterpiece by Seibert Architects, the Junior League's 48th Simply Sarasota Tour of Homes takes place Feb. 21 and 22, offering the public the chance to get up close and personal with the area's most fetching addresses.
This year, the six-home lineup covers Siesta Key, Arlington Park, West of the Trail on Hudson Bay and South Gate. All of the homes—which hail from different corners of the design world—will show off trends in architecture, textiles, furniture, color and finishes. Elements we love include palm tree wallpaper, a two-story library with a secret staircase, turn-of-the-century native wood, unique light fixtures, and come-hither pools and water views. The tour will also include live music, art demonstrations, pop-up shops, light bites, a silent auction, wine tastings, a happy hour and more.
Let's take a look at what's in store.
5129 Dewey Place
A mid-century modern home designed by Seibert Architects, featuring expansive glass walls and a courtyard pool.
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749 Freeling Drive
A waterfront estate on Siesta Key with a two-story library, hidden staircase and panoramic water views. Want to learn more about this ultra-unique abode designed by New York Times best-selling author Glenn Cooper? We wrote about it in 2023.
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1585 Bay Point Drive
A resort-style residence inspired by the homeowners’ global travels, offering a chef’s kitchen and views of Hudson Bayou.
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1662 Floyd Street
A 1940s bungalow with a history tied to Sarasota’s circus heritage, featuring pecky cypress paneling, a loft bedroom and a guest house.
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1827 Morris St.
A newly constructed coastal retreat with a two-story great room, oversized kitchen island and wine room.
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3537 Mineola Drive
A mid-century-style home on Phillippi Creek, showcasing a floating steel staircase, 1960s furnishings and an outdoor entertainment area.
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The event concludes with the "Toast of the Tour" happy hour at CMX CineBistro Siesta Key on Feb. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m., where guests can enjoy complimentary drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a raffle featuring Sarasota Opera tickets, local restaurant gift cards and other prizes.
Tickets for the event are priced at $50 and can be purchased here or at any of the tour’s featured homes. General admission tickets and VIP trolley tickets include one-day access to all homes and admission to the happy hour on Feb. 22.
