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.

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.

     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 Preserve is located at 5200 Beneva Road, Sarasota

       The Sarasota Waterworks Building is a two  story red brick Mediterranean Revival Building  It is located at 1005 North Orange Avenue Sarasota.  In 1925, a $150,000. Bond issue was approved.  Part of this funding was used to construct the city Waterworks Building.

     The building was constructed in 1926.  The architects were Bohmer–Reinhart and Company. Q   The building was divided in two parts. The easternmost, two story part was used as the office for the City Waterworks system.  The eastern facade has elliptical.  and rounded archway on the ground level topped by rows of metal casement windows. The Westernmost part of the building was one story. It served as the industrial pumping station.  A hipped roof clad in two tone barrel tiles is present.

     The old Sarasota waterworks was operational until 1982.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in  1984 .

     In 2002, a private buyer bought the building from the city and converted into an office space.  In February 2018, the building was purchased by Robin Jennings and Rachel McAfee for 1.3 million dollars.  It was converted into a business and social club.

     The Sarasota County Judicial Center is located at 2002 Ringling Boulevard Sarasota.  It was built in 1998.  It was constructed by Turner Construction.  Architecture was Lionakis.  

     The building is 11 stories high.  There are six courtrooms. The exterior is is precast concrete panels and cut limestone.

     In 2006, the building was renamed the Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Justice Center.

     Judge Lynn Silver tooth was a highly respected, long serving circuit judge in the 12th Judicial Circuit Florida