Sarasota Junior League takes a peek into homes

The Tour of Homes expanded to six houses this year.

  • By Amelia Hanks
  • | 1:20 p.m. February 25, 2019
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If there’s a consensus from visitors to the Junior League’s Tour of Homes 2019, it would be this: It’s interesting to see how other people live.

Gillian Hagerty, chair for the Tour of Homes, said the tour grows every year.

“This is the first year that we’ve had six houses on the tour,” Hagerty said. “There’s something on the tour for everyone.”

The tour is a fundraiser for Junior League, which includes charitable donations the league makes to Hunger Outreach and others.

Hagerty said the tour had around 1,000 visitors to the six homes, which spanned from Sarasota to Siesta Key.

Joan Streit attended the tour and thought the Harry Higel house was interesting.

“I’m always curious to see how other people decorate,” she said. “This house isn’t as open because it’s older, and there’s a lot more wallpaper.”

The owner of the Round House, Charles Perret, said he’s proud of his home and is happy to share.

“This (house) is something to see. We love it so much. It’s something special,” said Perret.

Elle the Mermaid swam for attendees of the Junior League Tour of Homes.
Elle the Mermaid swam for attendees of the Junior League Tour of Homes.
The bathroom of the house on Alderman Street is one of the more modern designs.
The bathroom of the house on Alderman Street is one of the more modern designs.
Guests were intrigued by the sleek design of the kitchen in the house on Alderman Street.
Guests were intrigued by the sleek design of the kitchen in the house on Alderman Street.
The Harry Higel House on Bay Isle has a mix of modern and traditional design.
The Harry Higel House on Bay Isle has a mix of modern and traditional design.
The master bathroom in the Harry Higel house has a large shower and bath.
The master bathroom in the Harry Higel house has a large shower and bath.
Joan Campo, a member of the Junior League, volunteered to give a tour of the Harry Higel house.
Joan Campo, a member of the Junior League, volunteered to give a tour of the Harry Higel house.
One think prominent in the Harry Higel house was the use of patterned wall paper, as shown in one of the upstairs bedroom.
One think prominent in the Harry Higel house was the use of patterned wall paper, as shown in one of the upstairs bedroom.
The house on Siesta Key Circle had a large kitchen, with granite countertops.
The house on Siesta Key Circle had a large kitchen, with granite countertops.
The house on Siesta Key Circle had amenities like a pool table and a boat dock.
The house on Siesta Key Circle had amenities like a pool table and a boat dock.
The house on Siesta Cove Drive had an interesting color scheme, with most of its walls painted green or orange, like in the master bedroom.
The house on Siesta Cove Drive had an interesting color scheme, with most of its walls painted green or orange, like in the master bedroom.
The house on Hollywood Boulevard had a spacious guest house kitchen.
The house on Hollywood Boulevard had a spacious guest house kitchen.
Guests at the Hollywood Boulevard house could play ping pong while getting a glimpse of the bay.
Guests at the Hollywood Boulevard house could play ping pong while getting a glimpse of the bay.
The Round House even had a curved kitchen.
The Round House even had a curved kitchen.
The master bedroom in the Round House is the only bedroom in the house.
The master bedroom in the Round House is the only bedroom in the house.

 

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