Simply Sarasota home tour showcases sublime houses

Junior League of Sarasota’s Simply Sarasota Tour of Homes this weekend kicks off with a launch party Thursday, March 19, at Studio South Fitness, 55 S. Palm Ave. The tour is a charitable and educational event that provides tour-goers with entry to notable homes as well as tastings from recipes in the Junior League Simply Sarasota Cookbook recipes, along with wine pairings. 

Each home will be decorated in a theme so that visitors can not only enjoy the architectural design and decoration of the home, but will come away with tips and tricks on how to entertain, such as creating party favors and arranging flowers. 

The two-day tour will raise funds for the Junior League of Sarasota.

The Dwell Well House
1007 Citrus Ave.
Showcasing eco-friendly and healthy living, this home incorporates the designs of the Sarasota School of Architecture. Rick and Jane Fine built this contemporary home on Citrus Avenue, designed to LEED Platinum specifications. The features of the home result in cost savings in energy and water and reduce its owners’ carbon footprint. 

Living the Lifestyle 
1810 Wisteria St.
This home’s Florida coastal design is a reflection of both classic lines and modern conveniences, and that is exactly what this Wisteria Street home illustrates, with features such as finely crafted accents, a gourmet kitchen and a rainfall pergola. 

SRQ History House 
1716 Hawthorne St.
Highlighting vintage aspects of Sarasota’s past, this 1920s brick home, owned by Robert and Kim Livengood, underwent a modern renovation and addition to bring it up to today’s standards, with open spaces and high-tech connectivity. 

Culture Collective 
1971 Datura St.
This new-construction home is loaded with the latest features  — from high ceilings, to a gourmet kitchen with Wolf appliances, to an outdoor summer kitchen and a “spool,” an integrated pool and spa.