Only in Sarasota
Only in Sarasota: Burns Court, Downtown Sarasota
John Pirman illustrates downtown's charming Burns Court neighborhood.
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In 1925, Owen Burns developed downtown's Burns Court with tiny bungalows designed by Thomas Reed Martin. Today this charming little neighborhood is home to a convivial mix of shops, an art cinema, restaurants and residences, making it as special as the small-scale architecture.