If you're searching for Downtown Sarasota real estate, you've probably checked out Towles Court, Washington Park, Laurel Park and Burns Court.  Be sure you don't miss Towles Court.  Last night, Sandy Whitehead and I, stopped by Towles Court to visit Karin Riccardi's art gallery.  Karin's gallery is located on the second floor, first gallery to the left at the top of the stairs in the main building of Towles Court.  If you haven't visited this wonderful artist colony, keep in mind that new exhibits are hung the third Friday of every month from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  Unique paintings and artwork line the walls of the center hall of the main building.  Private galleries are featured throughout the main building and also sprinkled around the neighborhood in individual bungalows.  The grounds ... 08/23/2013

Towles Court - Sarasota Artist Colony Neighborhood One of my favorite neighborhoods in Sarasota is Towles Court.  Sprinkled through this downtown area are colorful charming homes, restaurants, shops and professional business.  My dentist's office  is a quaint cottage surrounded by lush tropical foliage.  Going to the dentist is a joy these days. Many of the buildings in Towles Court were built in the 1920s and some have historical designations.  This popular Sarasota neighborhood is home to many residents who live and work at home.  Walking through Towles Court, you can see cottages, galleries, a selection of choice restaurants which have been cleverly renovated.  Homesowners have added all the designer touches in kitchens, bathrooms and tropical walk-through gardens.  This beautiful Sa... 12/11/2008