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PRESERVE & ENHANCE OUR HISTORIC PLACES

Sarasota is always changing and we must value its history in the midst of development. We work collaboratively with residents, businesses, organizations,  officials, and community leaders  help preserve and protect Sarasota County's historic buildings, 
neighborhoods and landscapes.

Nominate

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Nominate an Endangered Historic Property for Six to Save

The 2026 deadline is Sept 15;  properties will be announced in November.

Please gather all the information you have on the property including photos, then fill out the form. We are grateful for your input.

Join us!
Dos & Don'ts
Renovating a Historic House

Tuesday, Sept 15, 2026, 5-6:30 pm

Leonard Reid House

2529 N. Orange Ave. Sarasota

Hear from speakers Jonathan A. Rameau, architect and lead on the Leonard Reid House renovations, and SAHP Managing Director Erin DiFazio.

Come learn about best practices for renovating a historic property, and current programs available to help residents with projects.

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Register today: mydahlia.glover@thesaacc.org or 813-419-0454

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Our Core Values

  • Preservation is progress

  • To educate and advocate with integrity, transparency, and passion 

  • To respect diverse viewpoints, collaborating with those who care deeply about our community’s heritage and future growth 

  • To champion innovative actions that will preserve our historic buildings and communities

Become a Preservationist!

Celebrate!

Celebrate all things Fall! Join us at the annual Hootenanny Festival to benefit the Old Miakka Schoolhouse on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

 

The Miakka School House, built in 1914, is located at the junction of Miakka and Wilson Roads. On July 3, 1986, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

 

Bring your friends and family for an afternoon of fun and enjoy old Florida at its finest. 

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Take Part In Preserving Our Past

2026 HERITAGE AWARDS 
We are grateful to our sponsors, donors, volunteers and nominees who helped celebrate excellence in preservation.

 
Sarasota Alliance for Historic logomark
SIX TO SAVE
Learn about the most threatened historic properties, cultural, and archaelogical sites in Sarasota County.
SHINE ON SARASOTA
Find your passion in preserving one of the most beautiful areas in the nation.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Understand
 more about how our    Preservation Easements and our Historic Loan Program can help you protect your historic asset.  

BECOME A VOLUNTEER OR MEMBER

SAHP is staffed by a full-time Managing Director of the Sarasota Preservation Program (SP2) and a slate of volunteers.  Our volunteers donate their time, talent and energy to accomplish our mission.  If you care about preserving Sarasota County's historic resources, and are willing to volunteer, we would love to hear from you!

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