Hotel Demarcay Sarasota, Fl

     This was a two story rectangular  mission style building located at 27 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota. It was built by general contractor W.R. Carman.  It was also designed by W.R..Carman.  It was built in 1922.

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     The building featured dash stucco, cypress wood cantileved marque, ogee arched windows.  There were 25 rooms.  It was in operation for 62 years.

     In the mid 1930’s, the hotel changed its name to the Palm Hotel.

Hotel Demarcay Sarasota

     The hotel was included in the National Register of Historic Places in March 22,1984.

        The Frances Carlton Apartments is a 20 unit 3 story Walk Up  There are 16 one bedroom units. They range in size from 660 to 724 sf.  There are 4 two bedroom units. 3 range in size.from 1124-1136 SF and one is 1394 sf.

Frances Carlton Apartments

Frances Carlton Apartments

Francis Carlton Apartments

Frances Carlton Apartments

Frances Carlton Apartments

These are located at 1221–1227 North Palm Avenue Sarasota Ave.  They were built beginning in 1924.  The architects were Francis Jones (Tampa) and Alex Browningn(Sarasota). The builders were also Francis James and Alex Browning. The owner was Carleton Olin Teate,  Junior. The building style.was Mediterranean Revival. Construction costs were $145,000.
     A typical.unit consisted of a combination entrance hall and dining nook, living room with adjoining dressing room, bed room, combined sun porch and guest roon, bathroom with bath and shower. Initially, the units were furnished rental.  In 1952, the apartments were converted to coops. They were first in Florida.  More.recently.The building.converted.to.condos.

Frances Carlton Apartments

Frances Carlton Apartments

McCullough Building Sarasota

     Recently, Architecture Sarasota (  a non for profit organization) has sought to purchase the McCullough Building at 261–265 Orange Avenue from Sarasota County.

     At a recent meeting the county board voted to have the Sarasota County to engage with Architecture Sarasota to draft a purchase and sale agreement to be presented to the board for approval.

     The building at 261–265 Orange Ave. was built in 1960. The architects were Williams Rapp and Joseph Farrell ( both of the Sarasota School.of Architecture).  Over the years the building was used by many businesses: Backus Furniture Business, Offices of  Architects Rupp and Farrell,Scott Building.  It was purchased by Sarasota County in 1999.  It was used as a printing and mailing cener

Towles Court was a historic art center that dates back to the 1920’s.  It was a thriving area for professionals and seasonal residents. By the late 1970’s,  the area  fell into disrepair. In 1995 a developer N. Olivieri began to revive this area as an artist colony.  At one time, the area had 50 working artists and 25 galleries.

     Currently, the area centers around the building called Towels Court Art Center at 1930 Adams Lane.    It was built in the 1920’s.  It was developed by William Towles.  Style is old Florida.  The building is used by 9 artists

Red Bug Slough

     Red Bug Slough Preserve is located at 5200 Beneva Road, Sarasota

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