Inside Sarasota's Most Stunning Homes: Junior League's 2025 Tour Offers Rare Access
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SARASOTA, Fla. - Floridant -- Inside Sarasota's Most Stunning Homes: Junior League's 2025 Tour Offers Rare Access

The Junior League of Sarasota invites the community to experience its highly anticipated 48th Annual Simply Sarasota Tour of Homes, presented by Arbor Landscapes, on Feb. 21-22, 2025. This signature event offers a rare opportunity to step inside six of Sarasota's most distinctive residences, each showcasing unique architectural styles, breathtaking interiors, and inspiring design elements.

Open to the public, the Tour of Homes invites attendees to explore, shop, and celebrate Sarasota's vibrant community—all while supporting the Junior League's mission to develop women leaders and fund initiatives for young adults aging out of foster care.

"This event is more than just a home tour—it's a curated experience that highlights Sarasota's architectural diversity and design excellence while giving back to the community," said Junior League of Sarasota President Laura Conaboy. "Whether you're a design enthusiast, a lover of fine craftsmanship, or simply looking for a unique weekend experience, the Tour of Homes is an unparalleled opportunity to explore Sarasota's most stunning residences while making a meaningful impact."

The 2025 Tour of Homes Features Six Distinct Residences

This year's tour highlights an extraordinary lineup of homes that blend historic charm, modern luxury, and waterfront elegance:

• Siesta Hideaway – A mid-century modern masterpiece by Seibert Architects, designed with expansive glass walls and a serene courtyard pool. (Presented by Berlin Patten Ebling)
• Casa della Fontana – A grand waterfront estate on Siesta Key, featuring a two-story library, hidden staircase and breathtaking water views. (Presented by Neal Signature Homes)
• Bayou Oasis – A resort-style residence with interiors inspired by the homeowners' travels, a chef's kitchen and views of Hudson Bayou. (Presented by Arbor Landscapes)
• Storybook Cottage – A charming 1940s bungalow with circus history, pecky cypress paneling, a cozy loft bedroom and a guest house. (Presented by Michael Saunders & Co.)
• Southside Sanctuary – A newly built coastal-style retreat with a two-story great room, oversized kitchen island and wine room. (Presented by DutchCrafters Amish Furniture)
• Retro Retreat – A mid-century-style gem on Phillippi Creek, featuring a floating steel staircase, 1960s furnishings and a stunning outdoor entertaining area. (Presented by Arbor Landscapes)

Shopping, Exclusive Experiences and After-Party

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The Tour of Homes is more than just a visual experience. Guests can shop and enjoy exclusive in-home demonstrations from luxury vendors and artisans, including Blu Home, Café on St. Armands, Tippy Taylor, 99 Bottles, Simply Jo's Boutique, Lipstick Lex, Casa Brooks, Mojo Dates, B Woods Designs, Kendra Scott, Summit & Terrace, Mazzone Olive Oil, Driftwood Beach, Suncoast Shells and more.

All tickets include access to the Toast of the Tour Happy Hour at CMX CineBistro Siesta Key on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 4 to 6 p.m., where guests will enjoy complimentary drinks, hors d'oeuvres and the chance to win exciting raffle and auction prizes.

Featured items include:

• Sarasota Opera tickets
• A bubbles and blowouts package from Cutting Loose Salon
• Gift cards to top Sarasota restaurants
• A Pure Barre two-week pass
• An Elase Med Spa gift basket
• Marie Selby Botanical Gardens passes
• Kendra Scott jewelry
• And more

Tickets Available Online and On-Site

General admission tickets are $50. They can be purchased online or day of, at any of the six homes of the tour.

Visit the event website for a list of addresses and to purchase tickets: https://sarasota.jl.org/events/register-tour-of-homes-2025-tickets/

About the Junior League of Sarasota

The Junior League of Sarasota is an organization of women committed to advancing leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration and training. Since its founding in 1957, the nonprofit has served as a leading source of trained volunteers addressing critical community needs. Today, with nearly 700 members, the League continues its legacy of service and advocacy in Sarasota.

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PHOTO LINK: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1puq12c5yidqEX_8jrWxBtw1IDI5z6Fer?usp=drive_link
PHOTO CREDIT: Courtesy of Junior League of Sarasota