We are proud to share that Holliday Group has been featured in the February 2026 issue of Sarasota Magazine. The article, titled “Curated Living: Building a Legacy of Excellence,” highlights our 30-year history as a dedicated custom home builder in Sarasota, FL.
The feature covers our comprehensive approach to high-end residential builds, from navigating the severe environmental demands of the Florida coast to executing complex urban additions.
Mastering Coastal Residential Construction
Building a luxury home on the barrier islands or directly on the water requires specialized engineering. The Sarasota Magazine feature spotlights our approach to waterfront luxury home building, specifically noting our recent four-story home in Oyster Bay.
Engineering for FEMA V-Zones & Severe Wind Codes
When building on the coast, the environment is unforgiving. Our structural engineering regularly exceeds ASCE 7-22 wind-load codes, and we specialize in building safely within strict FEMA V-Zones. By integrating heavy structural elevator cores, we provide vital lateral stability against high-velocity hurricane winds.
Defeating High Water Tables & Coastal Humidity
Salt air, high water tables, and coastal humidity quickly destroy standard residential materials. We protect the client’s investment by implementing proactive moisture control and stopping capillary wicking at the foundation level. The shell is completely sealed and climate-controlled long before any bespoke millwork or high-end finishes are installed.
Executing Complex Residential Renovations and Additions
Beyond new estate construction, the magazine highlighted our technical capabilities in high-density areas. The article details our recent modern residential vertical addition in Downtown Sarasota.
Precision Structural Retrofitting
For this project in the Rosemary District, we successfully engineered and constructed a luxury residence directly on top of an older, fully operational commercial photography studio. This required extensive beam retrofitting and foundation underpinning to support the new vertical load safely.
Zero Downtime for Mixed-Use Properties
We used advanced dust containment and noise mitigation to protect the active studio below, ensuring zero loss in commercial revenue for the client. This project serves as a prime example of how our team uses commercial-grade structural discipline to execute highly complex residential additions without disrupting the surrounding environment.
A Unified Custom Home Design and Build Process
A major theme of the Sarasota Magazine feature is our focus on total project control. The Sarasota real estate market demands exact craftsmanship. When architects and builders operate in silos, clients face delays and unexpected costs. We eliminate this gap by bringing our construction team to the design table early to provide a single point of accountability.
Zero-Tolerance Structural Alignment
We eliminate structural errors during the pre-construction phase by running comprehensive digital field-verifications. This ensures heavy steel headers align perfectly with delicate frameless glazing tracks before any fabrication begins, keeping the project on schedule and on budget.
Retaining Elite Master Craftsmen
A luxury home builder is only as good as the tradesmen on the site. From the initial framework to the final installation of bespoke finishes, we utilize a curated network of master craftsmen. Because we manage highly organized, safe job sites, we retain the elite talent required to execute an architectural vision flawlessly.
Read the Full Feature
We are honored to be recognized by Sarasota Magazine as a standard-bearer for luxury construction in our community. You can read the full article on the Sarasota Magazine website.
If you are planning a new waterfront estate or a highly technical addition, contact Holliday Group to start the pre-construction planning phase.
