Amaryllis Park, Sarasota
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Amaryllis Park is a quiet residential community in Sarasota known for its mix of modest tract housing and semi-rural, wooded surroundings. The area offers a steady suburban pace with moderate walkability and consistently clean air, making it a functional choice for a diverse range of residents.
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About Amaryllis Park
Amaryllis Park is located within Sarasota’s historic Newtown neighborhood, a community established as a center for the city's African American population. The site is historically significant for its role in Sarasota’s early public housing efforts; it originally contained Newtown Heights, a 60-unit segregated housing project built around 1941, which was designed by architect Ralph Twitchell. Following decades of disrepair, the site has undergone a major urban transformation beginning in 2020. The former housing project was replaced by Amaryllis Park Place, a multi-phase, sustainable affordable housing development focused on senior residents. This redevelopment marks a shift in the neighborhood's landscape, moving from mid-20th-century segregated public housing to modern, transit-oriented, and income-restricted residential infrastructure.
The neighborhood maintains a balanced, semi-rural feel characterized by open land and scattered residential pockets. While the architectural style remains simple and consistent with standard suburban development, the area benefits from minimal industrial presence and high air quality. Residents enjoy a steady rhythm of daily life, with local services and independent shops accessible within the community and nearby corridors.
For those considering this location, the neighborhood offers moderate privacy through suburban spacing and a generally quiet acoustic environment, despite some traffic noise from main roads. The community is served by the Sarasota County School District, which is recognized for its stable academic programs and strong community support. While the area has limited public space for pets, it provides a stable, liberal-leaning environment suitable for families, young professionals, and seniors seeking a straightforward residential experience.
Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities
Residential spacing is slightly higher than the Sarasota average, providing a balance of suburban separation and proximity to neighbors. While some houses sit close together, industrial lots and school grounds offer additional structural buffers throughout the area.
Sidewalks are available along main corridors and residential blocks, though some paths are obscured by dense tree canopy. Walking conditions in Amaryllis Park are roughly comparable to the Sarasota average, with safe crossings present despite occasional gaps in the sidewalk network.
Standard tract housing and small yards characterize the area, which offers less visual variety than the Sarasota average. According to iHuus data, some parts of the neighborhood feature proximity to industrial zones and simple architectural styles.
Greenery in this area is primarily confined to private residential yards rather than wide public verges. According to iHuus data, the lack of nearby dog parks and sidewalks makes this neighborhood slightly less pet-friendly than the Sarasota average.
Open land and scattered homes characterize this area, reflecting a landscape that is consistent with the Sarasota average. According to iHuus data, residents will find a mix of wooded spaces and residential pockets.
Local activity levels are slightly higher than the Sarasota average, providing a balanced mix of residential life and accessible dining. Residents can find a steady rhythm of services ranging from independent shops to nearby cafes near local parks.
A steady hum of local traffic from a nearby busy street is present; however, acoustic comfort levels remain slightly above the Sarasota average according to iHuus data.
Air quality remains consistently high with minimal health concerns, outperforming the Sarasota average according to iHuus data.
Heavy industry is largely absent from the neighborhood, with only light warehousing and commercial yards located near the eastern edges. This level of industrial proximity is consistent with the average for Sarasota.
Health insurance coverage among residents is below the Sarasota average, according to iHuus data. This indicates a higher proportion of uninsured individuals living in the area compared to much of the city.
Voting patterns and census indicators show a significantly more liberal leaning than the Sarasota average, according to iHuus data.
A varied mix of young adults, families, and seniors defines the local community. This demographic spread is less concentrated than the Sarasota average, according to iHuus data.
Flood risk in this area remains difficult to assess because FEMA has not yet finished a detailed study of the local terrain. According to iHuus data, the level of safety from flooding is roughly comparable to the average found throughout Sarasota.
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| Dimension | Amaryllis Park | 17th Street Neighborhood Association |
|---|---|---|
| 🚶 Walkabilityavg 6.86 | ||
| 🔊 Acoustic Comfortavg 3.78 | ||
| 🤫 Privacy Indexavg 5.65 | ||
| 🎨 Visual Appealavg 6.96 | ||
| 🐕 Dog Friendlinessavg 5.53 | ||
| 🗺️ Urban-Rural Indexavg 6.49 | ||
| ✨ Neighborhood Vibeavg 4.35 | ||
| 🏥 Health Insurance Coverageavg 6.22 | ||
| 🌿 Air Qualityavg 9 | ||
| 🏭 Industrial Proximityavg 7.68 | ||
| 🌊 Flood Safetyavg 5.13 | ||
| 🗳️ Ideological Leanavg 5.52 | ||
| 👥 Population Age Profileavg 6.02 | ||
| 🔥 Fire Safety | ||
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