Trolley Tours

Guided Trolley & Walking Tour of Lido Shores

Sponsored By Nautilus Homes

Each Tour Limited to 30 Guests

Join renowned Hiss expert Morris (Marty) Hylton III on a limited-seating trolley tour of Lido Shores, the neighborhood just north of St. Armands Circle on Lido Key developed by Philip Hiss in the 1950s and 60s. Enjoy a guided walking tour led by Hylton with special emphasis on properties that were designed by Hiss. Interior visits will be available for most properties. Also includes interior visits of Paul Rudolph’s Umbrella House and Hiss Studio designed by Tim Seibert, Bert Brosmith and Philip Hiss.
 

$160 Saturday

$150 Sunday

Saturday
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Includes boxed lunch
Trolley departs from
College Hall, New College
351 College Drive
Sarasota, FL 34234

Sunday
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Trolley departs from
McCulloch Pavilion
265 South Orange Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236

Guided Trolley Tour of Hiss-Commissioned Schools

Sponsored By Nautilus Homes

Each Tour Limited to 30 Guests

Join architectural historian Dr. Christopher Wilson on a limited-seating trolley tour of educational buildings commissioned by Philip Hiss between 1954-1964. The intention of the tour is to demonstrate the range of Hiss’ contributions to the Sarasota County Schools Program, realizing his vision of creating exceptional learning environments through good design.

 Please note: some schools have been severely altered or completely demolished.  In those cases, Dr. Wilson will provide historic photographs and drawings to bring the structures to life.

$85 Saturday

$75 Sunday

Saturday
12:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Includes boxed lunch
Trolley departs from
College Hall, New College
351 College Drive
Sarasota, FL 34234

Sunday
12:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Trolley departs from
McCulloch Pavilion
265 South Orange Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236