The interesting architectural works of Gene Leedy

Sometimes called Sarasota Modern, the Sarasota School of Architecture is a modern style of architecture embracing Florida's climate that came to prominence following the end of World War II.

13. Leedy Residence 1518 Drexel Avenue NE Year Built 1956

14. Leavey Residence 1530 Drexel Avenue NE Year Built 1956

15. Whittinghill Residence 1541 Drexel Avenue NE Year Built 1956

16. Howell Residence 1549 Drexel Avenue NE Year Built 1956

17. Kaiser Residence 1550 Drexel Avenue NE Year Built 1956

18. Gaines Residence 1558 Drexel Avenue NE Year Built 1956

19. Sands Residence 185 Lake Otis Road (Lakewood) Year Built 1965

20. Ellerman Residence 950 North Lake Otis Drive SE Year Built 2006

21. Dormon Residence 550 West Lake Otis Drive SE Year Built 1963

22. Sparrow Residence 501 West Lake Otis Drive SE Year Built 1954

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Article by Ennis Davis, AICP. Davis is a certified senior planner and graduate of Florida A&M University. He is the author of the award winning books “Reclaiming Jacksonville,” “Cohen Brothers: The Big Store” and “Images of Modern America: Jacksonville.” Davis has served with various organizations committed to improving urban communities, including the American Planning Association and the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation. A 2013 Next City Vanguard, Davis is the co-founder of Metro Jacksonville.com and ModernCities.com — two websites dedicated to promoting fiscally sustainable communities — and Transform Jax, a tactical urbanist group. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com