Jewels on the Bay tour to showcase historic roots

The 17th annual Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse opens its two newly renovated Bay Point Park houses to the public from Sunday Jan. 22, to Sunday, Feb. 19.

Thirty designers from the area donated their time to renovate the two houses and raise money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Manatee counties.

The first renovated home is a two-story Craftsmen-style bungalow built in 1926, which had its second story built offsite and barged down the Sarasota Bay. This is especially unusual, considering most Craftsmen bungalows were built with one story. The renovation’s theme was inspired by the homeowners’ collection of Syd Solomon paintings.

The second is a 1950s ranch-style house, which was remodeled to be more functional, modern and fit a coastal theme. Renovations included repositioning the kitchen, enlarging the garage to accommodate two cars and increasing the size of the master bathroom.

Money raised from the tour will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee and Sarasota counties.

IF YOU GO
17th Annual Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse
WHEN: Showcase tours take place from Sunday, Jan. 22 to Sunday, Feb. 19. Sunday tours are from noon to 4 p.m.; and Monday to Saturday tours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: The Craftsmen-style bungalow is located at 1524 Bay Point Drive, and the 1950s ranch is located at 1525 Gulfview Drive.
TICKETS: $20 per person and include an “Updating Your Home” seminar from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. each Monday.
INFORMATION: For more information about group rates or individual tickets, call Carol Field at 780-1790.
WEBSITE: www.designershowhousesarasota.com