New Custom Homes and Luxury Remodels Taking Shape Across Sarasota
Across Sarasota and the surrounding coastal communities, Murray Homes has a wide range of custom homes and remodels taking shape. Some are landmark waterfront residences in premier island and bayfront locations. Others are highly personal remodels that make an existing home brighter, more functional, and more closely aligned with the owner’s vision.
Together, these projects show the planning, coordination, site response, design collaboration, and construction precision required to build and remodel well in Sarasota’s most demanding locations. From Gulf-front custom homes and Bird Key waterfront residences to kitchens, baths, outdoor living spaces, whole-home remodels, and structural transformations, each project shows a different way Murray Homes helps clients move the right property closer to the way they want to live.
New Custom Homes and Remodels Moving Forward Across Sarasota
The current Murray Homes project collection includes completed and underway custom homes in some of Sarasota’s most recognizable locations, including Siesta Key, Bird Key, Lido Shores, Lido Key, Indian Beach, Gillespie Park, Phillippi Creek, and Roberts Bay in Venice.
The scale and setting vary from project to project. Some are large Gulf-front or bayfront residences designed around views, resilience, and entertaining. Others are more private custom homes shaped by trees, creek frontage, courtyard living, or downtown infill conditions. The remodels add another side to the story, focusing on kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor living areas, and whole-home planning that help existing homes work better for the owners who already value their location.
What connects the work is not a single architectural style. It is the process behind the home: understanding the property, coordinating the right design team, planning around local conditions, and executing the details with precision.
Landmark Custom Homes Completing in Premier Sarasota Locations
Several of the custom homes currently completing show the scale and complexity of building in Sarasota’s premier waterfront neighborhoods.
At Point of Rocks on Siesta Key, Murray Homes recently completed a Gulf-front Coastal Contemporary V-Zone custom home with 5,529 square feet of living area and 10,284 square feet under roof. Designed by Shawn Ambrose of CAD Design, with interiors by Carrie Riley of Riley Interior Design and landscape architecture by Michael A. Gilkey, the home brings together open-plan living, two levels of family entertaining space, a 4-car garage, a kayak garage, tropical landscaping, and an elevated coastal construction approach suited to one of Sarasota’s most demanding waterfront settings.
On Bird Key, Murray Homes is also completing a 9,870-square-foot Coastal Contemporary waterfront residence designed with MHK Architects, Riley Interior Design, and Michael A. Gilkey landscape architecture. Built for multi-generational living along the Dolphin Waterway, the home combines long canal views, expansive outdoor living, elevated construction, impact-rated openings, and a storm-resilient building envelope.
These homes show the larger end of custom building in Sarasota: major waterfront residences where architecture, engineering, lifestyle, and long-term performance all have to work together.
But the current project collection is not limited to Gulf-front and bayfront estates. Creek Contemporary brings a different kind of Sarasota setting into the story. Located on a 2-acre Phillippi Creek property surrounded by mature 100-year-old oaks, the 4,046-square-foot residence by Derek Pirozzi of PS Design Workshop uses organic materials inside and out to respond to the natural environment. It is a strong reminder that a true custom home should be shaped by its site, not forced onto it.
In Lido Shores, Murray Homes is building a custom waterfront residence designed around expansive water views, a courtyard layout, and a perspective back toward the Ringling Bridge. The project brings together Michael Marti of Cooper Johnson Smith Peterson Architects, interior designer Sybil Webb, and Michael A. Gilkey, Inc. for landscape architecture.
Nearby on Lido Key, Dutch Coastal adds another waterfront example, with a 5,973-square-foot home on an open bay lot near the mangrove tunnels. Designed by Don Cooper of Cooper Johnson Smith Architects, the home includes five bedrooms, six bathrooms, an independent guest suite, a second-floor home office, and a three-car garage.
On Bird Key, a 6,900-square-foot Palm Beach Art Deco waterfront home adds a more personal and highly styled example. Designed around family, grandkids, and large-scale entertaining, the home includes a roof deck and terrace overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway toward downtown Sarasota, along with a kitchen that opens on two sides with a Eurowall system for indoor-outdoor cooking and dining.
Even in downtown Sarasota, the project range continues. In Gillespie Park, just northeast of downtown, Murray Homes is building a 3,127-square-foot transitional courtyard-style home designed by Visbeen Architects, with Murray Homes handling interiors and Bev Murray serving as real estate advisor. With five bedrooms and five baths across the main house and an ADU above the garage, the project adds a downtown infill example to Murray Homes’ current custom home work.
The Gillespie Park Courtyard Home brings Murray Homes’ custom building approach into downtown Sarasota, with courtyard living, ADU planning, and a compact infill setting near the city core.
Together, these homes show a broad picture of custom building across Sarasota. Some are shaped by Gulf exposure and elevation. Some by canal views, bayfront sites, mangroves, or mature trees. Some by family use, guest suites, ADUs, or indoor-outdoor entertaining. The common thread is that each project starts with the specific property and the way the client wants to live.
New Custom Homes Starting Across Sarasota
Several new Murray Homes custom residences are preparing to move forward, each shaped around a different site, owner vision, and way of living. The upcoming projects include homes planned for Siesta Key, Venice, and Indian Beach, with settings that range from beachside island living to Roberts Bay waterfront views and rare wooded bayfront property near downtown Sarasota.
On Ocean Drive, just steps from the beach, Siesta Key Coastal Retreat is planned as a 3,202-square-foot Coastal Contemporary home with 5,034 square feet under roof. Designed by Justin King of J King Designs, with cabinetry by Magnolia Cabinet Co., the six-bedroom residence includes a private pool, covered outdoor kitchen, open-air dining, and rooftop terrace for relaxed island living.
Farther south in Venice, Roberts Bay Modern expands the story into one of the region’s most distinctive waterfront settings. Positioned along Roberts Bay near the confluence of the Intracoastal Waterway, Venice Island, Casey Key, and access toward the Gulf, the 8,750-square-foot modern waterfront residence is designed by Michael Bade of HausDesign Studio, with interiors by Bespoke. The home captures 180-degree views across Roberts Bay toward the Venice Yacht Club and Bird Island while elevating primary living spaces above flood zones for long-term resilience and comfort.
In Indian Beach, Murray Homes is preparing a 7,614-square-foot waterfront modern estate on a rare 2-acre wooded lot overlooking downtown Sarasota and the Ringling Bridge. Designed by Rick Areno, with interiors by Bespoke and cabinetry by Magnolia Cabinet Co., the home brings Sarasota School of Architecture influence, expansive indoor-outdoor living, a 5-car garage, covered decks, a dramatic pool setting, and a memorable motor-court arrival over a koi pond.
Also in Indian Beach Sapphire Shores, Indian Beach Bayfront shows another side of coastal design after the 2024 hurricane season. Designed by Michael Bade of HausDesign Studio with interiors by Bespoke, the 6,139-square-foot elevated bayfront residence combines impact-resistant construction, elevated main living spaces, views toward Longboat Key and downtown Sarasota, Moroccan-inspired interiors, indoor-outdoor gathering areas, and lower-level wellness spaces.
Indian Beach Bayfront shows how elevated coastal design can respond to post-hurricane realities while still creating a warm, personal home with bay views, indoor-outdoor living, and wellness spaces.
These starting projects show where Sarasota custom homebuilding is heading next. Clients still want light, views, outdoor living, and strong design. They also want confidence. They want homes that respond to coastal conditions, protect long-term value, and make sense for the way their family will actually use the property.
Remodels Bringing New Life to Homes That Owners Already Love
Where the new custom homes show Murray Homes working at landmark scale, the completed remodels show the more personal side of the work.
A remodel may not have the same public visibility as a new waterfront estate, but for the homeowner, the impact can be just as significant. These are the spaces people use every day: the bathroom that starts and ends the day, the kitchen where people gather, the outdoor living area that turns a waterfront property into a place for relaxing and entertaining.
Recent completed remodels include waterfront bathrooms opened up with freestanding tubs, glass showers, modern vanities, cleaner spa-like layouts, and finishes that keep the focus on natural light and water views. Other bathroom remodels replaced darker traditional finishes with integrated lighting, frameless glass, floating vanity details, polished stone surfaces, and more refined modern layouts.
The completed kitchen remodels show the same practical shift. Warmer traditional layouts were replaced with cleaner modern spaces designed around openness, storage, sightlines, and better circulation. Updated cabinetry, waterfall-style island forms, integrated shelving, new flooring, and simplified materials helped create kitchens that feel more architectural while working better for cooking, gathering, and entertaining.
The outdoor living remodel adds another important piece of the story. By replacing an enclosed screened pool area with a more open waterfront retreat, the project created a brighter, more resort-style setting with travertine decking, integrated spa features, wider lounging areas, and clearer views across the water.
Together, these remodels show that renovation is not just about changing finishes. It is about making an existing Sarasota home feel lighter, more functional, more current, and more aligned with the way the owner wants to live now.
Renovate or Rebuild? Choosing the Right Path for a Waterfront Remodel
At the larger end of remodeling, the first decision is not always about finishes, floor plans, or selections. Sometimes the most important question is what construction path makes the most sense for the client and the property.
[photo of whole-house lift – “For some waterfront remodels, the best result starts with choosing the right construction path, whether that means phasing, rebuilding, or lifting the existing home.”]
For one current waterfront whole-house lift project, Murray Homes evaluated several possible paths, including a potential teardown, a phased FEMA-compliant remodel, and lifting the existing home. After planning through the options, the team determined that lifting the home was the most efficient and cost-conscious way to move forward for the client and the waterfront location.
That is a very different kind of remodeling decision. It requires looking beyond the immediate scope and considering the structure, elevation, waterfront conditions, permitting path, FEMA implications, budget, timeline, and long-term value of the home.
In coastal Sarasota, the best answer is not always the most obvious one. A teardown may be right for one property. A phased remodel may be right for another. In some cases, lifting the home can create the best path forward. The value is in understanding the options clearly enough to make the right recommendation before the project gets too far.
This is where remodeling becomes strategic. The goal is not just to complete the work. The goal is to choose the best path for the homeowner, the property, and the future of the home.
Upcoming Remodels Continue the Story into 2026
Murray Homes’ remodel pipeline continues into 2026 with projects ranging from waterfront interior updates to larger whole-home transformations.
Some of these upcoming remodels focus on the spaces homeowners use every day, including kitchens, living areas, baths, fireplaces, stairs, gathering spaces, and indoor-outdoor connections. Others require broader planning across architecture, interiors, circulation, materials, and long-term value.
That range matters because many Sarasota homeowners already have the right location. They may love the neighborhood, the view, the lot, the water access, or the memories attached to the home. The opportunity is to make the home better match the way they want to live now.
For some owners, that means a more open kitchen or a brighter primary bath. For others, it means reworking larger portions of the home, updating the interior direction, improving the connection to outdoor spaces, or planning a more complete transformation.
The upcoming remodels show continued demand for high-quality renovation in Sarasota homes where the property is already worth keeping, but the home is ready for its next chapter.
What These Projects Say About High-End Home Building in Sarasota
Taken together, the homes and remodels currently taking shape show how personal, technical, and site-specific high-end home building has become in Sarasota.
Waterfront homes are being planned with more attention to resilience, elevation, impact resistance, and long-term confidence. New custom homes are being shaped around highly specific sites, from Gulf-front V-Zone properties to Bird Key canals, Roberts Bay views, Indian Beach tree canopies, Phillippi Creek, Lido Shores courtyards, and downtown infill lots.
At the same time, remodels remain a major part of the story. Many homeowners do not need to leave the location they love. They need the home to work better. They need better light, better flow, more refined materials, stronger outdoor living, and spaces that feel more connected to the way they live now.
That is the larger point behind this project collection. Sarasota luxury residential work is not moving in just one direction. It is happening through landmark new homes, deeply personal remodels, structural transformations, and strategic planning that helps owners make the right decision for each property.
For Murray Homes, the work is not about repeating a style. It is about understanding the site, the client, the design team, the technical realities, and the long-term value of the home.
See What Is Taking Shape With Murray Homes Across Sarasota
Explore the full Taking Shape Across Sarasota project collection to see new custom homes, remodels, and major transformations currently moving forward across the region.
Planning a custom home, waterfront residence, or major remodel in Sarasota? Murray Homes can help evaluate the right path for your property, your goals, and the way you want to live.
