Local Legacy

Local Firms Win Big at the 2025 AIA Florida Awards

From a Venice pavilion to a Longboat Gulf-front estate, Sarasota-area architects return with award-winning work across the map.

06/19/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Sustainable star

Solstice Planning Wins Sustainability Award for St. Armands Parking Garage

Architect Jonathan Parks of Solstice Planning was awarded at the 2022 AIA Florida convention.

08/09/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Top dog

Sarasota Firm Named Florida Builder of the Year

Nautilus Homes was named Florida Builder of the Year by the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects.

06/21/2022 By Kim Doleatto

A Siesta Key Story

A New Book Celebrates the History of Siesta Key

Dr. Philip Farrell shares highlights from his book about our beloved beach.

10/25/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Architecture Events

Take a Walk Through the History of Sarasota’s Built Environment

'Designing Sarasota: An Architectural History' is a collaborative exhibit coming Jan. 12 to the Center for Architecture Sarasota.

12/07/2020 By Ilene Denton

Fast Track

AIA Florida Gulf Coast Names New Board of Directors

James Piatchuk has been named president and Kris Pelow vice-president/president-elect.

11/17/2020 By Staff

Design

Architect Wins Two Design Awards

Jonathan Parks of Solstice Planning and Architecture was recently honored for his work on residences on Siesta Key and Longboat Key.

11/20/2018 By Staff

Architecture

Design Conference Set for June

The Florida Gulf Coast chapter of the American Institute of Architects is hosting its biennial Sarasota Design Conference June 7-10.

05/21/2018 By Staff

Design

Sarasota Architecture Firm Recognized for Library Restoration

Sarasota's Seibert Architects recently won an American Institute of Architects award for its work on Boca Grande's Johann Fust Community Library.

05/24/2017 By staff

Honors

Sarasota Architectural Photographer Wins Award

Ryan Gamma was recently awarded the prestigious Honor Award of Excellence for Photographer of the Year.

07/26/2016 Research by staff

Design

Patriot Plaza Places Third in People's Choice Architecture Competition

Patriot Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery was voted as one of the state's top three buildings in The Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects' 2016 People’s Choice Competition.

07/25/2016 Research by staff

Taking Home the Gold

Architect Guy Peterson Wins Major Award

He receives the Gold Medal from the AIA Florida/Caribbean Chapter for his acclaimed body of work.

07/14/2016 By Ilene Denton

Spirit of Sarasota

Announcing the Winners of the Spirit of Sarasota Architecture Awards

Sarasota Magazine sponsors competition in conjunction with biennial AIA Design Conference.

06/17/2016 By Ilene Denton

On the Homefront

News From the Architecture, Design and Development Community

Sarasota Design Conference, an award for Wicked Smart Homes, Esplanade Golf & CC at Lakewood Ranch opens its amenity-rich Wellness Center.

06/03/2016 By Ilene Denton

Weekend Planner

Your Top 11 Things to Do: June 2-8

Sarasota Music Festival opens, Mote’s World Oceans Day Family Festival, Savor Sarasota and lots, lots more.

06/02/2016 By Ilene Denton

941CEO DAILY

Sarasota Design Conference Scheduled for June 17-18

The theme of this year's conference is 'Designing to the Challenge.'

02/23/2016 Research by staff