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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.

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

Join us Nov 13, 3:30 pm for the 2026 Six to Save event!
RSVP Here 
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.  

Nominate

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Nominations are Open for the 2026 Heritage Awards

The Deadline is December 1, 2025;  Awardees will be announced in December.

Be a Part of the Historic Preservation Community!

OCT 26, 2025

Friends Fest

Join us at for Friends Fest to benefit the friends of Sarasota County History Center at the Osprey Library.

​Sun, Oct 26, at 2 pm
Osprey Library, 337 N Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229

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OCT 28, 2025

Lasting Legacy of Charles Ringling Lecture

Learn about Charles Ringling's lasting legacy in our region.

​Tue, Oct 28

New College of Florida, 800 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243

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NOV 6, 2025

Sustainable Communities Workshop

The 20th Annual Workshop focuses on sustainability and building a better future. Online or in person.

​Thu, Nov 6, 8 am-4 pm 

Harvest House, 3650 17th Street Sarasota, FL 34235

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NOV 8, 2025

A Taste of Newtown

Bring the family for a free food festival that honors Newtown’s past, celebrates its present, and looks forward to its future.

​Sat, Nov 08, noon to 5 pm

Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 John Rivers St. Sarasota, FL 34234

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NOV 13, 2025

Six to Save Announcement Event

Learn which six of the properties nominated are selected for urgent preservation and  advocacy efforts.

​Thu, Nov 13, 3:30-5 pm

Lukewood Park, 1851 Mound St Sarasota, FL 34236

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DEC 4, 2025

Member Social

Come meet, mingle, and share ideas with members who are helping preserve Sarasota. 

​Thu, Dec 4

Fogartyville Community and Media Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota, FL 34236

JOIN US AS 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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