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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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Join us for the 2026 Sarasota County Heritage Awards!

April 30, 5:30-8 pm | The Field Club Sarasota

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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

Become a Preservationist!

Take Part In Preserving Our Past

2026 HERITAGE AWARDS 
Join us and celebrate excellence in 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.  

BECOME A VOLUNTEER OR MEMBER

SAHP is staffed by a full-time Managing Director of the Sarasota Preservation Program (SP2) and a slate of volunteers.  Our volunteers donate their time, talent and energy to accomplish our mission.  If you care about preserving Sarasota County's historic resources, and are willing to volunteer, we would love to hear from you!

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