To ensure that his dream of a neighborhood with distinctive architecture nestled along Sarasota Bay was realized, Walter sent his son, Walter Bryson Jr. and son-in-law William Harvey, to Sarasota to market and develop Brywill Realty's subdivision. Houses for the two young men were built at the cross roads of the new development on lots given by Walter Bryson.

By Spring of 1925 Bryson's paving company had completed their work on the subdivision. There efforts resulted in paved streets, sidewalks and majestic palm trees planted along Bay Shore Road, to access the mansions of the Ringling Brothers (Charles and John) and the Caples family.

The Emphasis in Sapphire Shores upon Mediterranean Revival style architecture was so great that is was included as a deed restriction on those lots conveyed. Building materials were limited to hollow tile or cement (concrete) block. Disdain for the rural character of other portions of Sarasota was expressed in a regulation that excluded all livestock.

The Harvey House has maintained it's architectural integrity through two renovations and it's exterior has remained the same since it was constructed. The only exterior changes have been the addition of the privacy wall and pool that were added by the present owners. The major change made to the interior was the addition of the two-tone terrazzo floor that was done during the first renovation. The theme of the work that the present owners have done is to utilize the fabric to the house and improve on it. Of special importance was the restoration of the beams, the addition of the mural in the dining room, the decorative paintings over the windows and doors, and the Tromp l'oeil in the master bedroom. All of this work was done by Jim Hoskins.