Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, America's 250th Celebration, Cultural Life, Green Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will open on April 22, 2026 @ 8:00am.
Program Description
Sarasota in the 1930s: Sun, Sand, and the Sunset of the Mediterranean Revival Style
Presented by:
- Alecia Harper, Historic Preservation Specialist, Sarasota County History Center
A Florida History Lecture Series Spring 2026 "Building Florida" program
Program begins promptly at 2PM
About this Lecture
During the 1920s, the Mediterranean Revival style defined the city’s identity through ornate arches and romantic historicism. But as the decade closed, a new visual language began to take hold—not by ending the past, but by reimagining it for a modern age. How did Sarasota transition from the handcrafted textures of the Land Boom to the sleek elegance of the Great Depression? Join Alecia Harper from the Sarasota County Historic Preservation Board to explore the 1930s as a decade of transformation.
About this Series
What do pioneer families, historic neighborhoods, and bold modern architecture have in common? They all helped build Florida. From the earliest settlements in our region to the innovative designs of the Sarasota School of Architecture, the places people created tell the story of how communities grew and thrived. Join the Sarasota County History Center for the Spring–Summer 2026 Florida History Lecture Series, "Building Florida," as we explore the people, ideas, and structures that helped shape Sarasota County and the Sunshine State!