Architecture and design is a cornerstone of the culture in our region. From the early 20th century, when John Ringling built his celebrated art museum and magnificent Venetian-style mansion, to the 1950's-60's when a pioneering group of architects founded the Sarasota School of Architecture, the seeds of great design have been spread [...]

Beyond our beaches, recreation, and cultural offerings, Florida's Gulf Coast is known as a center for modern architecture and design. [Check out this recent article in Vogue: Perfect Beach, Mid-Century Modern Charm: Is this Florida's Best Kept Secret?] Beginning in the late 1940's, many architects started to experiment with innovative forms and materials, resulting in a movement now referred to as [...]

Long before it became a much-celebrated outpost for the visual and performing arts; and even before its miles of pristine coastline became a preferred destination for discerning beach goers the world over, [...]