Active With Contract. Do yourself a favor and don't miss this unique take on Sarasota School architecture in one of the city's most desirable neighborhoods. Built in 1948 on a former mango grove, this home sits on a Pleistocene ridge, 2 inches off the highest property inSarasota well above the flood zone. Built creatively for one of the Ringling Circus staff, said to be the agent of the Munchkins of the Wizard of Oz. The builder, who included identical flourishes and floor tiles featured in the Crosley Mansion, had beenresponsible for building the Church of the Redeemer as well as the old Iron Works on Orange Ave. The spacious living room features Cuban Tile flooring, impossible to replicate today, and Weldtex ceiling panels, a post-modern technique no longer availabledue to a trademark dispute. The south wing of the home includes arguably the finest terrazzo craftsmanship in Sarasota, never covered or abused with wall to wall carpet, and it's virtually crack free. The upstairs bonus suite features vintage cedar paneling and ironwork from the venerable Kreissle Forge. The plumbing and electrical systems have been updated, appliances replaced in 2002, and the home has been plumbed for natural gas. This large West of the Trail lot contains an ancient and prodigious mango tree along with a well for irrigation. Located within walking distance to Southside Village, Publix, Southside School and just around the corner from Southgate Mall & fabulous Siesta Key, #1 beach in the world. Time to come home!