Where We Build
SARASOTA
Barrier islands, bay islands and mainland bayfront, with some of the most significant residential architecture in Florida.
Building in Sarasota
Sarasota’s waterfront is really several different places. Lido Key and Bird Key are inside the City of Sarasota. Most of Siesta Key and all of Casey Key fall under Sarasota County. Each has its own flood zones, setbacks and review process, and the bayfront neighborhoods on the mainland add historic homes to the mix.
Our best-known Sarasota project is the Van Wezel Estate on Lido Key, a restoration that earned a national award for historic preservation.
City or County
Which building department reviews your project depends on which side of a line the lot is on. We work with both.
Historic Homes
Some properties are worth restoring instead of replacing. That is a different kind of project, and one we have done.
Coastal Setbacks
Gulf-front lots carry state coastal permitting. Bay-front lots bring seawalls, docks and mangroves into the plan.
Design Teams
Sarasota clients often arrive with an architect and a strong point of view. We work with the design team from the start.
Areas
Where in Sarasota
From the keys to the mainland bayfront. Start with the one closest to your lot.
Lido Key
Gulf and bay homes beside St. Armands. Home to the Van Wezel Estate.
Bird Key
A bay island between downtown Sarasota and St. Armands.
Siesta Key
Gulf-front, canal and bay lots south of downtown.
Casey Key
A narrow barrier island of Gulf-to-bay estates.
Sarasota Bayfront
Mainland waterfront neighborhoods along Sarasota Bay.
Manasota Key
Old Florida Gulf front south of Venice.
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Van Wezel Estate
A full restoration and renovation of the historic Van Wezel family estate in Sarasota: Mediterranean Revival character preserved, everything behind the walls new.
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Harbor House
A canal-front vacation home in Longboat Key with an award-winning kitchen, floor-to-ceiling glass, and a covered outdoor living area built for entertaining.
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Modern River House
An award-winning, owner-designed modern home on the Manatee River in Bradenton, with elevated living spaces, a pool and lap pool, and long water views.
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Palma Sola Modern
A Sweet Sparkman–designed modern home on Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton, built around one open common area, a wall of glass, and a sweeping roofline.
