The Starfish Cottage in Gillespie Park!!! Enjoy mornings on your front porch, tropical landscaping with a backyard patio and a fenced backyard for privacy. Gillespie Park is a unique, front-porch community graced with both historic homes and new construction. The neighborhood has a ten-acre park that includes a tennis court, a scenic pond, and gorgeous trees. Living in this neighborhood easily allows for enjoyable walks to downtown Sarasota, so whether you’re strolling to the Farmers Market on a Saturday morning, enjoying an evening at a world-class restaurant, or admiring the sunset sky over the Bayfront, the best of this city is right at your doorstep.