An accomplished Coldwell Banker Realty property broker and sales associate, Roger Pettingell holds specialized credentials as a Luxury Property Specialist. He recently listed a Florida waterfront mansion that was formerly owned by Adrienne Vittadini.

Acclaimed fashion designer and lifestyle luminary Adrienne Vittadini built an eponymous brand that drew international attention for its blend of European heritage and American sensibilities. Her original Palazzo-style waterfront home in the Lido Shores neighborhood of Sarasota, Florida, was recently listed for nearly $12 million, making it one of the most expensive homes in the city.

A Property Unique to Vittadini

Adrienne Vittadini’s unique mix of European and American aesthetics is evident throughout her former Sarasota home. This six-bedroom property spans 7,700 square feet, maintaining what Coldwell Banker Realty calls “an artful balance of contemporary and traditional elements.” The real estate brokerage goes on to describe the mansion as a “stunning, custom palazzo-inspired fantasy brimming with luxurious accommodations.”

Roger Pettingell’s listing was designed by Vittadini a little more than 15 years ago, inspired by her travels to Italy but the house was never actually her own. Specifically, she based its Palazzo-style layout on the villas she had encountered in Venice and recently sold for $11,500,00 as well.

Working with renowned architect Cliff Scholz and luxury homebuilder Perrone Construction, Adrienne Vittadini brought her visionary, Venetian villa to Florida’s Lido Shores. Like her clothing designs, this property takes a thoroughly modern approach to classic European style.

Jon Boscia, the former CEO of the Lincoln Financial Group, purchased the Vittadini mansion along with his wife in 2005. The couple continues to own the property today. Over the years, they completed more than $2 million in home renovations including a massive project in 2013. To safeguard the architectural integrity of the mansion, the Boscias contracted with Cliff Scholz and Perrone Construction to complete these renovations.

Key Features of the Vittadini Mansion

The Vittadini palazzo is structurally defined by its high ceilings, arched doorways, and classical columns. Its spacious open concept is complemented by exterior impact glass walls that stretch ceiling to floor and open the home to stunning Western sunset views of the New Pass Inlet, Sarasota Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico.

The gourmet chef’s kitchen at the heart of the home features quartz countertops with an inset cutting board, custom cabinets with glass cutouts, and a breakfast nook with wraparound bench seating. The home’s lower level includes a large bedroom suite, a library, and a secluded guest suite. Upstairs, there are three additional guest suites and a second primary suite with a spa-inspired ensuite bathroom, a sitting room, an office nook, a makeup room, a morning kitchen, and a private balcony.

The listing by Roger Pettingell is surrounded by a Travertine terrace and an outdoor entertaining space that spans thousands of feet. The verdant and colorful landscaping beyond is covered by orange, lemon, lime, coconut, and banana trees.

About Roger Pettingell

Over the past 35 years, Roger Pettingell has listed and sold over $2.6 billion in luxury residential real estate. He is widely regarded as a leading broker/agent in Florida’s Sarasota and Manatee counties, maintaining annual closing sales volumes of approximately $200 million despite the ongoing challenges of a real estate market ravaged by a global pandemic.