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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.

Annual Heritage Awards

The Annual Heritage Awards celebrate the best preservation work in Sarasota County. Each year, we gather to spotlight the individuals, projects, and organizations protecting and enriching our understanding of the past to shape our future. 

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We believe in recognizing the efforts of preservationists and appreciate their hard work. Thank you for sharing.

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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

Learn about our 2026-29 Strategic Plan

Become a Preservationist!

Here We Grow!

As Sarasota County continues to grow and evolve, we are expanding our capacity to ensure the region’s history remains part of its future.

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This summer we implemented a new strategic plan to expand programing and community impact thanks to a grant from the Edward K. Roberts Emerging Needs Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

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“This plan gives us a clear path forward and positions us to make a greater impact.” Tom McArdle, board secretary and treasurer told the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, “The grant will help drive historic preservation efforts that are needed now more than ever.”

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Click here to read the full article.

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Meet Erin DiFazion

Leading us into this growth is Managing Director Erin DiFazio. In September, she was featured  in West Coast Woman magazine. Click here to see the full feature article.  

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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.
 
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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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