Test of Time

SarasotaMOD Weekend Celebrates Architect Carl Abbott

This year's architecture festival will featuring self-guided driving tours of several Abbott buildings, virtual conversations with the architect and more.

09/24/2020 By Ilene Denton

Architecture

SarasotaMOD Weekend Tickets Go On Sale Sept. 28

Now in its seventh year, Sarasota Architectural Foundation’s annual three-day architectural festival will honor architect Carl Abbott.

09/18/2020 By Staff

The Powerhouse

Carrie Cox Is a Leader in the Global Biopharmaceutical Industry

Cox has been named to Fortune magazine's "50 Most Powerful Women in Business" list six times.

09/17/2020 By Ilene Denton

Flashback

Flashback: Galloway’s Furniture Store, 1959

Behind a former Visionworks store once stood this architectural jewel.

06/02/2020 By Ilene Denton

Architecture Events

Walker Guest House Replica to be Auctioned at Palm Springs Modernism Week

The full-scale replica of Paul Rudolph’s iconic vacation home had been on display at the Ringling Museum from 2015-2017.

02/13/2020 By Ilene Denton

Architecture Events

Step Inside the Umbrella House and Cocoon House April 20; the “Other” Round House April 27

The tours are presented by the Sarasota Architectural Foundation.

04/18/2019 By Ilene Denton

Spring Things

The Sarasota School of Architecture Meets Classic Fashion in J. McLaughlin's Spring Catalog

J. McLaughlin's new collection was shot at local Sarasota School of Architecture residences.

03/11/2019 By Mana Gale

Architecture News

The Walker Guest House Travels to Palm Springs

The replica is on loan to the nonprofit Palm Springs Modern Committee through March 2020.

07/23/2018 By Ilene Denton

Design

Architectural Foundation Adds Financial Adviser to Board

Financial adviser Lisa Russo recently joined the Sarasota Architectural Foundation's Board of Directors.

06/22/2018 By Staff

Architecture

Modernist High School Walkway Restored

The Sarasota Architectural Foundation recently restored a covered walkway designed by modernist architect Paul Rudolph.

05/29/2018 By Staff

Sneak Preview

Public Can Soon Tour the Twitchell/Rudolph Cocoon House

Sarasota Architectural Foundation to launch tours of the famed midcentury modern residence this summer.

05/29/2018 By Ilene Denton

Architectural Accolades

Five Sarasota Architects Honored with AIA Florida’s Annual Design Awards

A major award also goes to Sarasota Architectural Foundation leader Janet Minker.

07/27/2017 By Ilene Denton

Midcentury Modern Architecture

Last Chance to Tour the Replica of Paul Rudolph’s Iconic Walker Guest House

It closes April 30 on the grounds of the Ringling Museum.

03/31/2017 By Ilene Denton

Art of Architecture

Umbrella House Tour, Ex-Miami Mayor Talks Urban Innovation and More

Upcoming public events from the architecture community.

03/21/2017 By Ilene Denton

Coming Up

Gardening Workshops at The Ringling, Palm Springs Modernism Documentary, the Evolution of Florida Modernism Lecture

The area abounds with upcoming architecture and garden events.

01/27/2017 By Staff

On the Homefront

New Models in Boca Royale, Blu Harbor Planned for South Manatee County, a Talk with Fallingwater Director and More

News and notes in local real estate, architecture and interior design.

01/12/2017 By Ilene Denton

Upcoming Events

A Designer Showhouse, Sarasota’s “Skyscrapers,” Architecture in the Public Realm and a Film on Post-WWII British Designers

January is filled with events for design fans.

12/28/2016 By Ilene Denton

On the Homefront

A Venice Midcentury Modern Home Tour, Architecture in the Public Realm

Upcoming architecture events; bayfront garden tours at The Ringling.

12/02/2016 By Ilene Denton

On the Homefront

Tour the Paul Rudolph Umbrella House

A few tickets remain for the docent-led tour this Saturday; plus, news about downtown Sarasota's Q condos on Ringling Boulevard and new construction at The Concession.

08/12/2016 By Ilene Denton

Mod World

All Eyes on Architect Victor Lundy at This Year's MOD Weekend

The midcentury modern festival is set for Nov. 11-13, 2016.

08/12/2016 By Ilene Denton