Sunshine and Bliss: Living in Sarasota, Florida

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Fall Issue 2025 | ISSN: 3065-6958

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Living in Sarasota, Florida

Living in Sarasota, Florida, is an experience filled with vibrant culture, stunning beaches, and a warm, welcoming community. This lively Gulf Coast city enchants residents with its blend of natural beauty and urban sophistication. Sarasota is renowned for its world-class arts scene; the city is home to the acclaimed Sarasota Opera, the prestigious

Ringling Museum of Art, and a myriad of galleries that inspire creativity at every corner. The outdoor lifestyle in Sarasota is unmatched. With pristine shores like Siesta Key Beach, famous for its powdery white sands and turquoise waters, every day feels like a vacation. The extensive network of parks and trails offers endless opportunities for kayaking, biking, and picnicking under the Floridian sun.

Sarasota’s culinary scene is another delightful facet of living here. Residents revel in a diverse array of dining experiences, from fresh seafood caught daily to farm-to-table delicacies and international cuisines that tickle the taste buds. What truly sets Sarasota apart is its community spirit. With an abundance of festivals, farmers markets, and community events, there are countless ways to meet people and celebrate all that this remarkable city has to offer. Embrace the Sarasota lifestyle, where every day is a sun-soaked adventure balanced with cultural sophistication.

by Thomas P. Hemingway

In Sarasota, modern home design is more than sleek lines and large windows. It's about creating spaces that perform well in Florida’s unique environment. Many people focus on style first, but in coastal climates like ours, function matters just as much.

Modern homes in Sarasota need to do more than look good. They must be built to manage heat, handle storms, and maximize indoor-outdoor living. That means the design process has to start with an understanding of how the structure will actually perform.
Great design is more than an aesthetic

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Thomas P. Hemingway is the CEO of Courtyard Modern Development in Sarasota, FL, where he leads design-focused residential and commercial projects. A former firefighter and lifelong community advocate, Thomas blends creative vision with practical leadership. He even donates homes for firefighter training, demonstrating his commitment to public safety and service.

choice; it’s a blueprint for how a home will live day to day.

A strong collaboration between designer and builder is essential. For example, thoughtful orientation of a home can reduce heat gain from the sun, lower cooling costs, and improve comfort. Builders who understand airflow can help design better ventilation systems, which is critical in Florida’s humidity. Structural planning for hurricane conditions also starts early, with reinforced rooflines and impact-rated windows integrated into the plan, not added after the fact.

Too often,

Great design is more than an aesthetic choice; it’s a blueprint for how a home will live day to day.

people separate design and construction, treating them as unrelated stages. That leads to compromises. A builder might have to alter a plan because it wasn't designed with real-world materials or methods in mind. Or a design might miss opportunities to make the home more livable, simply because the build team wasn't consulted soon enough.

In Sarasota, modern homes that stand the test of time are the result of collaboration from day one. The most successful projects blend...

Hometown Heroes celebrates the brave men and women from Sarasota who answered the call to serve. They left their homes, families, and communities to defend our freedoms. They brought with them the values of their upbringing, woven into the fabric of the communities they cherished. Across generations, these heroes stood united, embodying courage, sacrifice, and a love of country that knows no bounds. Whether on land, sea, or in

the skies, they carried the spirit of their hometowns with them, facing challenges with unyielding resolve and selflessness. We honor their service, their legacy, and the communities that raised them. Today, we remember not just their dedication but the strength and unity that bind us all as Americans. Their stories are our stories, a testament to the enduring spirit of the United States and the bonds that make us strong.