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The Fascinating History of Laurel Park's John L. Early Home

If you’ve ever strolled through the neighborhood, it’s likely you’ve stopped to admire the oaks and flowers that precede the Dutch colonial facade. 

09/05/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Mod x 10

This Year’s Sarasota MOD Weekend Celebrates the Genius of Victor Lundy

The annual three-day festival takes place Nov. 2-5 and will celebrate the centennial of Sarasota School architect Victor Lundy—and a decade of MOD Weekend.

08/18/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Design Bosses

Sarasota Architects Sweep the 2023 Florida AIA Awards

"The Gulf Coast chapter is always well-represented, but this year was a standout," says AIA Gulf Coast president Damien Blumetti.

08/10/2023 By Kim Doleatto

New new college

A Competition Invites Architects to Transform New College of Florida Dormitories

The "Reimagining Pei" architecture competition, launched by the college in partnership with Architecture Sarasota, aims to incorporate the east campus dorms into an athletic and recreational complex with retail and restaurants.

08/01/2023 By Kim Doleatto

The Purple Cow

Van Wezel Included on Florida Trust for Historic Preservation's '11 to Save' List

The initiative highlights endangered historic sites throughout Florida, advocating for their preservation.

07/31/2023 By Staff

Just Listed

This West-of-Trail Home Is Loaded With Updated Elegance

Homeowner, jeweler, interior designer and local gallery owner Nikki Sedacca has listed her home for just under $4 million.

07/20/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Mo' Mello

A Beachfront Anna Maria Hotel Gets a Retro Redo

Take a look inside the funky rooms at Mello on the Beach on Holmes Beach, which opens today.

07/18/2023 By Kim Doleatto

The New Luxury

The Best Luxury Gadgets and Amenities for 2023

Let’s take a glimpse at how money can buy, if not happiness, at least some easy living.

07/12/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Narrow Minded

Home Tour: A Private Oasis in a Gillespie Park Shotgun House

It’s a unique layout that blends in well with the eclectic, ever-changing neighborhood.

07/12/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Next-Gen Design

Echt Architects Is Known for Its Client-Focused Creations

Architects Kortnee Gonzalez and Andrew Etter put their clients' needs first.

07/11/2023 By Kim Doleatto

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Next-Gen Design

Meet the Architecture Power Couple Designing Award-Winning Homes

When it comes to design, Joe Kelly and Gwen Leroy-Kelly of Hive Architects get personal with their clients.

06/23/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Next-Gen Design

Meet Jonathan Rameau, an Architect Who Pivots Between Residential and Commercial Projects

Rameau's Sarasota firm is handling everything from the renovation of the historic Leonard Reid home to a massive biosolids corporation in Pasco County.

06/08/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Midcentury Fab

This South Gate Home Has Midcentury Style in Spades

Take a look at this 1960 home restoration that mixes modern updates with old-school cool.

06/02/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Next-Gen Design

Meet Architect Leonardo Lunardi, Who Pivots Between Mansions and Multifamily Projects

Although he's worked alongside an original Sarasota School architect on high-end builds, he's not above designing much-needed affordable housing.

06/01/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Next-Gen Design

Architect Steffani Drass Designs Homes With Modern Warmth

Drass is among the few women who is a lead architect and founder of her own firm in Sarasota.

05/24/2023 By Kim Doleatto

The Final Countdown

These Three Architecture Firms Have Been Named as Finalists to Design the New Sarasota Performing Arts Center

Each of the firms will deliver a public presentation about their work next week.

05/23/2023 By Staff

Next-Gen Design

Meet the Power Couple Reimagining Modern Architecture

Architect Daniel Lear and realtor Victoria Lear of Lear Studio bring Sarasota School of Architecture style into today's builds.

05/18/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Next-Gen Design

Meet Damien Blumetti, the Civic-Minded Architect Embracing Innovative Materials

When Blumetti isn't busy making concrete, wood, glass and steel feel like home, he donates his time to further the craft and legacy of architecture.

05/09/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Next-Gen design

PS Design Workshop Is One of the Young Firms Building Sarasota's Future

For Derek Pirozzi and Omar Saleh, outdoor living is a major point of reference.

04/28/2023 By Kim Doleatto

History Heroes

Check Out the 2023 Sarasota Heritage Award Winners

The awards honor the work of people and organizations committed to preserving Sarasota County's historical resources.

03/31/2023 By Kim Doleatto

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