Casa Del Mar

Casa Del Mar at South Washington Drive is a residential building that combines Mission Revival and Art Deco elements, distinguished by its stucco walls and decorative tile roofing. The house blends several architectural styles that show in its structural details and overall appearance.

The house was designed by Thomas Reed Martin during a period when this architectural style was spreading through South Florida. Its recognition as a historic landmark reflects its importance to the building history of the region.

The house reflects Spanish Colonial design ideas that traveled from Southern California to Florida in the early 1900s and shaped regional building styles. Visitors can see these influences in the decorative features of the exterior and roofline.

The building is privately owned and protected by regulations that require approvals for any structural changes to maintain its character. Visitors should plan to photograph from the street, as the interior is not open to the public.

The house is one of over 100 properties listed on the National Register in Sarasota County and displays a rare combination of three distinct building styles in a single structure. This blend of Mission Revival, Moderne, and Art Deco is unusual in local architecture.