Downtown Walking Tour

Name: Downtown Walking Tour
Start: 2027-02-17T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2027-03-03T10:00:00-05:00
Location: 265 S Orange Ave

Schedule

Wed, 17 Feb, 2027 at 10:00 am to Wed, 03 Mar, 2027 at 10:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

265 S Orange Ave | Sarasota, FL

Celebrate 100 Years of Sarasota School: Urban Transformation, by exploring the buildings and history of Sarasota’s celebrated downtown.
About this Event

ABOUT THE TOUR

Gain insight into the evolution of American architecture while experiencing the historical development of Sarasota and the buildings that make up its much-celebrated downtown. From the Sarasota County Courthouse (1927) to the former S.H. Kress & Company Store (1932) to Sarasota Memorial Hospital / former Sarasota Herald-Tribune Offices (2006), the iconic edifices of downtown showcase some 80 years of architectural history, design styles, and local stories.

Planning Considerations:

2-hour guided walking tour with numerous stops

Departs and returns to the Pavilion, 265 S Orange Avenue

Check-in begins 15 mins to departure.

• Wear comfortable shoes.

• Prepare to be in the sun (sunscreen, sunglasses, hat).

• Stay hydrated.

PHOTOS

Architecture Sarasota and Ryan Lester for Architecture Sarasota