13 Main Street/45 N Tamiami Trail

A two-story wooden vernacular, built in (or before) 1925, this home remains a bit of a mystery. It is clad in wood novelty siding with a gable roof and appears to retain some of its original sash windows. Clearly a prominent part of the early development in Osprey, located on the Tamiami Trail, is quite possible that this home was built to fulfill both residential and commercial needs.

From the early 1980s, the property was home to the Tunningly Glass Studio, and it has changed hands several times since, but earlier occupants have been difficult to identify. The address of the property in Osprey has been listed as 13 Main Street and 45 N. Tamiami Trail. One of the few historic touchpoints along the Trail, this property has the potential to contribute to the story of how Osprey began. Deferred maintenance and storm damage have taken a heavy toll on the home, and without significant repairs it could easily fall victim to demolition.