The Colson Hotel is located at 1425 8th Street Sarasota.  It was built in 1925 by Owen Burns.   It opened in 1926.  It is note worthy for being the first Hotel providing lodging for African Americans in Sarasota.

    It is a 2 story u shape building with yellow stucco on hollow tile.   It had 26 rooms and a lobby with a fireplace.   It has sat empty for many years and has signs of damage.    

Colson Hotel

The property is currently owned by JDX MAX development. They are seeking to demolish the structure.