Nestled among new developments in the Rosemary District stands the historic Colson Hotel. Built in 1926, it was once a sanctuary for Black travelers during segregation. Decades later, it was used as a ...
The Colson Hotel, a symbol of Sarasota's Black history and one of its most significant cultural heritage landmarks, has been saved from demolition through a groundbreaking effort that brought together ...
Preservationists and leaders in Sarasota raised concerns at a Sarasota Historic Preservation Board meeting Tuesday night in hopes of preserving the city's historic Colson Hotel. The two-story U-shaped ...