Murray homes’ recently completed coastal contemporary waterfront residence on bird key is featured in the florida suncoast edition of home & design magazine in the article from water’s edge to welcome. set along the dolphin waterway where three canals converge, the 9,870-square-foot home occupies an unusual property with considerably more seawall than street frontage. the […]
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 […]
Remodeling an older home on Sarasota’s barrier islands comes with a unique constraint that many homeowners don’t encounter until planning begins: FEMA’s “50% Rule.” This regulation determines how much of an existing structure you can renovate before triggering requirements to elevate or bring the entire building into full floodplain compliance. For homes built between the […]
The 2025 hurricane season was one for the record books — three Category 5 storms in a single year, including the unprecedented Hurricane Melissa. Sarasota avoided a direct hit, but the message for waterfront homeowners is clear: the Gulf Coast’s next major storm isn’t a question of if but when. For residents of Bird Key, […]
Remodeling a coastal home in Sarasota means blending inspired design with engineered strength. At Murray Homes, every remodel is an opportunity to reimagine a space that looks extraordinary and performs flawlessly — built to meet Florida’s toughest wind standards while reflecting your modern coastal lifestyle. And while it may feel like Sarasota has been spared […]
In Sarasota, where you build a custom home directly shapes the design, the permitting process, and even the craftsmanship required. From waterfront estates on Bird Key to modern retreats West of the Trail, location determines every decision — from the way your home captures views to the materials that will endure in the coastal climate. […]
Along Sarasota’s Phillippi Creek, a new Creek Contemporary home is taking shape that proves you don’t have to choose between modern architecture and a welcoming, comfortable lifestyle. Designed with clean lines, natural materials, and a plan that opens to nature, this residence shows how a custom home can feel both strikingly different and completely livable. […]
Remodeling your kitchen isn’t just about making it look better — it’s about rethinking how the space works for you. Whether you’re in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat Key, or right in the heart of downtown, a great kitchen upgrade should blend luxury, comfort, and practicality. At Murray Homes, we’ve helped countless homeowners create kitchens that […]
At Murray Homes, Sarasota’s award-winning custom home builder, we understand that elevating a Florida luxury residence demands both inspired vision and precision craftsmanship. With more than two decades of experience and recognition from SRQ Magazine’s Home of the Year awards, our team has redefined what luxury means in Sarasota and along the Gulf Coast. Whether […]
As Sarasota’s premier luxury home builder, Murray Homes has long been known for coastal architecture that captures the essence of place. We recognize there’s a particular kind of magic to living in Florida, sunlight that dances across the Gulf, breezes that roll off the water, and a lifestyle that invites both barefoot ease and elegant […]
