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443 Burns Court Sarasota

PRESERVE & ENHANCE OUR HISTORIC PLACES

Sarasota is always changing and we must value its history in the midst of development. We work collaboratively with residents, businesses, organizations,  officials, and community leaders  help preserve and protect Sarasota County's historic buildings, 
neighborhoods and landscapes.

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Our Core Values

  • Preservation is progress

  • To educate and advocate with integrity, transparency, and passion 

  • To respect diverse viewpoints, collaborating with those who care deeply about our community’s heritage and future growth 

  • To champion innovative actions that will preserve our historic buildings and communities

Join Us!

Double Your Impact!

Noon to Noon, April 15 - 16, 2026

Take Part in the 2026 Giving Challenge 


The Giving Challenge is an exciting 24-hour online giving event that connects nonprofit organizations with passionate donors and community members like you to create enduring impact locally.

 

Your gift made online through the Giving Partner will be matched up to $100! â€‹

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The Giving Challenge is hosted by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, with giving strengthened by The Patterson Foundation.
 

Take Part In Preserving Our Past

2025 HERITAGE AWARDS 
See who was  recognized for outstanding contributions to preservation this year.
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SIX TO SAVE
Learn about the most threatened historic properties, cultural, and archaelogical sites in Sarasota County.
SHINE ON SARASOTA
Find your passion in preserving one of the most beautiful areas in the nation.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Understand
 more about how our    Preservation Easements and our Historic Loan Program can help you protect your historic asset.  
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Meet the 2026 Sarasota County Heritage Award Recipients

BECOME A VOLUNTEER OR MEMBER

SAHP is a volunteer run organization, with no employees or staff. We rely on consultants to administrate our funded preservation program, but otherwise, everything we do is done by people who donate their time, talent, and energy to accomplish our mission!

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