Everyone loves a parade-of homes, that is. Every year the Sarasota and Manatee Home Builders Associations present a showcase of more than 100 luxurious new homes to the public. It's the perfect venue for culling ideas from builders, landscapers, pool companies and interior designers.

This year the parade starts February 21 and runs through March 7. Bookmark this site for further details: http://www.paradeofhomesinfo.com, and watch your local newspaper.