On April 19, 2024, the Newtown Historic District was officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places. This designation made it the largest historic district in Sarasota and the largest Black historic district in the state of Florida.
Established in 1914, Newtown was originally developed as a community for African American residents who had been displaced from other areas. Today, the district includes more than 700 contributing historic resources, including homes, churches, and cultural landmarks that collectively tell the story of resilience and community-building.
