Gillespie Park

Aug 24, 2024
- Faith Burton

Gillespie Park

by | Aug 24, 2024

Gillespie Park

by | Aug 24, 2024

Gillespie Park

by | Aug 24, 2024

Walking through Sarasota’s Gillespie Park neighborhood is nothing other than a charming journey filled with charismatic homes and a stunning park. Around the neighborhood you’ll find houses with all different kinds of styles; from Mediterranean, Spanish, & Italian influences, to small cottages, “Old Florida” homes, and modern or contemporary designs.

Located right next to downtown, Gillespie Park and its surroundings are a perfect oasis for anyone who has a creative side & cherishes the variety of things to do that comes with city life. Most of these homes were built between the 1920’s and 1940’s and have been remodeled or renovated.

Gillespie Park gets its name from John Hamilton Gillespie, the very first mayor of Sarasota. It originally was part of an experimental farm that ended up failing and was transformed into a golf course during the 1880s. Eventually, the real estate boom of the 1920’s in Sarasota caused the subdivision to become platted for residential use.

The city then created the recreational park in the center of the neighborhood, on 10 acres of luscious green land. In 1926, Gillespie Park even won an award in the National Playground Beautification Contest! Today, this park and its shimmering pond is home to many different species of wildlife and plants. It has a great selection of picnic spots, a tennis court, and of course, an updated playground for the kids.

Walking through Sarasota’s Gillespie Park neighborhood is nothing other than a charming journey filled with charismatic homes and a stunning park. Around the neighborhood you’ll find houses with all different kinds of styles; from Mediterranean, Spanish, & Italian influences, to small cottages, “Old Florida” homes, and modern or contemporary designs.

Located right next to downtown, Gillespie Park and its surroundings are a perfect oasis for anyone who has a creative side & cherishes the variety of things to do that comes with city life. Most of these homes were built between the 1920’s and 1940’s and have been remodeled or renovated.

Gillespie Park gets its name from John Hamilton Gillespie, the very first mayor of Sarasota. It originally was part of an experimental farm that ended up failing and was transformed into a golf course during the 1880s. Eventually, the real estate boom of the 1920’s in Sarasota caused the subdivision to become platted for residential use.

The city then created the recreational park in the center of the neighborhood, on 10 acres of luscious green land. In 1926, Gillespie Park even won an award in the National Playground Beautification Contest! Today, this park and its shimmering pond is home to many different species of wildlife and plants. It has a great selection of picnic spots, a tennis court, and of course, an updated playground for the kids.

Walking through Sarasota’s Gillespie Park neighborhood is nothing other than a charming journey filled with charismatic homes and a stunning park. Around the neighborhood you’ll find houses with all different kinds of styles; from Mediterranean, Spanish, & Italian influences, to small cottages, “Old Florida” homes, and modern or contemporary designs.

Located right next to downtown, Gillespie Park and its surroundings are a perfect oasis for anyone who has a creative side & cherishes the variety of things to do that comes with city life. Most of these homes were built between the 1920’s and 1940’s and have been remodeled or renovated.

Gillespie Park gets its name from John Hamilton Gillespie, the very first mayor of Sarasota. It originally was part of an experimental farm that ended up failing and was transformed into a golf course during the 1880s. Eventually, the real estate boom of the 1920’s in Sarasota caused the subdivision to become platted for residential use.

The city then created the recreational park in the center of the neighborhood, on 10 acres of luscious green land. In 1926, Gillespie Park even won an award in the National Playground Beautification Contest! Today, this park and its shimmering pond is home to many different species of wildlife and plants. It has a great selection of picnic spots, a tennis court, and of course, an updated playground for the kids.

Hi! My name is Faith Burton,

I’m the photographer for Mast Drafting & Design. Photography, writing, & design are my biggest passions. In addition to creating these blog posts, I provide virtual 3D Home Tours created with Matterport cameras. This technology greatly assists our drafters and designers here at Mast to complete projects efficiently. We offer these virtual tours & photography services to real estate agents & homeowners listing properties, as well as contractors looking to advertise their work.

To book a service with us, visit the scheduling link below or simply give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!

Hi! My name is Faith Burton,

I’m the photographer for Mast Drafting & Design. Photography, writing, & design are my biggest passions. In addition to creating these blog posts, I provide virtual 3D Home Tours created with Matterport cameras. This technology greatly assists our drafters and designers here at Mast to complete projects efficiently. We offer these virtual tours & photography services to real estate agents & homeowners listing properties, as well as contractors looking to advertise their work.

To book a service with us, visit the scheduling link below or simply give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!

Hi! My name is Faith Burton,

I’m the photographer for Mast Drafting & Design. Photography, writing, & design are my biggest passions. In addition to creating these blog posts, I provide virtual 3D Home Tours created with Matterport cameras. This technology greatly assists our drafters and designers here at Mast to complete projects efficiently. We offer these virtual tours & photography services to real estate agents & homeowners listing properties, as well as contractors looking to advertise their work.

To book a service with us, visit the scheduling link below or simply give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!

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You can gather more information about us on Google too! Be sure to visit our listing for a detailed account of who we are and to learn more about us.

Mast Drafting & Design

Service Locations

Sarasota, FL

Bradenton, FL

North Port, FL

Check us out in Google Maps

You can gather more information about us on Google too! Be sure to visit our listing for a detailed account of who we are and to learn more about us.

Mast Drafting & Design

Service Locations

Sarasota, FL

Bradenton, FL

North Port, FL

Check us out in Google Maps

 

You can gather more information about us on Google too! Be sure to visit our listing for a detailed account of who we are and to learn more about us.

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Office:  (941) 342-7600

hello@mastdraft.com

3407 Magic Oak Ln, Sarasota, FL 34232

CONTACT US

Mast Drafting & Design

 

Office:  (941) 342-7600

hello@mastdraft.com

3407 Magic Oak Ln, Sarasota, FL 34232

CONTACT US

Mast Drafting & Design

 

Office:  (941) 342-7600

hello@mastdraft.com

3407 Magic Oak Ln, Sarasota, FL 34232

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