The Flex is a four-story mixed-use development in downtown Sarasota designed by Halflants + Pichette. The project combines multi-family residential architecture with street-level commercial activity to enhance walkability and strengthen the urban fabric of the neighborhood. Located at 414 North Lime Avenue, the building includes one hundred thirty-one residential units and nearly twelve thousand square feet of retail and office space. Along Lime Avenue and Aspinwall Street, shops and live-work lofts line the ground floor, creating an active, pedestrian-oriented frontage.
A secured parking garage is placed discreetly behind the commercial spaces and partially below grade, allowing the residential program to remain the primary focus. Above, three U-shaped courtyards provide light, air, and green space for residents. These landscaped areas are framed by three-story pergolas that introduce rhythm and shade while reinforcing the project’s architectural character. Shared amenities include a swimming pool, dog park, fitness center, clubhouse, lawn game areas, and private gardens. Ground-level residences feature fourteen-foot ceilings and direct access to the courtyards, blending urban living with privacy and outdoor connection.
