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REAL | letter from the publisher “People continue to be the most important component of The Amelia. They’re all “Car Guys” of one stripe or another. They are the reason people tell me that The Amelia is still, in our 24th year, the “Racers’ Concours” or “The Fun Concours”. These days, even with the rain, I still think it’s both.” Bill Warner Founder and Chairman Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
ANTICIPATION “The joy of looking forward to a favorite activity - Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance” 2018 rocked it and the 2019 event surely will be even better. The Concours is like a fine wine, getting better each year. Now in its second decade, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance is among the top automotive events in the world. The Amelia, always held the second full weekend in March, draws over 300 rare vehicles from collections from around the world. This is an automotive celebration like no other. Since the initial event in 1996 the show’s Charitable Foundation has donated over $2.5 million to deserving charities along Florida’s First Coast. Take a trip to the Concours. You won’t leave disappointed. Make sure to get your hotel reservations early or plan to face a drive (It will still be worth it!). Maybe I’ll see you there. Ed Bertha
Concours d’Elegance Winner 1929 Duesenberg J/SJ Convertible Harry Yeaggy
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CONTENT This Issue’s Features 22 | COVER - CHRIS COGAN F7 Motorsports/Garage, By Ed Bertha
4 | LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER Anticipation - Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, By Ed Bertha
12, 14 | TALK OF THE TOWN Artwork By Booker High Featured At Quay Sarasota TapSnap 1113 Receives Franchisee Of The Year Award Sandals International Honors Gail Miller Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix - Sponsorships Mackenzie Elizabeth Obtains Kundulini Yoga Certification Halfacre Construction Company Completes Haven Project
13 | MORTGAGE Team Fontanetta, Timing Is Everything, By Tom Heatherman
15 | PROFILES Christy May, REALTOR, Residential Community Commercial
16-19 | CLASSICS Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
20-21 | CARES Harvest House, By Kim Niemann
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32| HEALTH Healthy Options For The Man Who Has Everything, By Cheryl Valdebenito
33 | COMMUNITY Lakewood Ranch Golf Update, By Curtis Andrews & Mark Lawrence
35-42 | EXCLUSIVE PROPERTIES JONATHAN ABRAMS Michael Saunders & Company JUDY KEPECZ-HAYS Coldwell Banker Global Luxury GLO REBER & STEPHANIE SHAW Premier Sotheby’s International Realty GREGG BAYER & CREIGHTON FAUST Anna Maria Island Beaches Real Estate DEBORAH O’MARA Michael Saunders & Company BRANDY COFFEY Keller Williams Luxury Homes International SARABAY REAL ESTATE SaraBay Real Estate
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The Shelby Lonestar prototype was constructed by Gomm Metal Developments and shipped to Shelby American in August of 1967. Ford declined to finance production and the Lonestar project was abandoned marking the end of the ultra high performance cars from Shelby American. The car is owned by Michael Shoen and was restored just in time for the 2018 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. Photo by DeremerStudios.com
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REAL | talk of the town Artwork By Booker High School Featured At Quay Sarasota Students from the Booker High School Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) program recently contributed works of art which are on display at Quay Sarasota, a new mixeduse waterfront neighborhood destination with residential, retail, hotel and office opportunities under construction along downtown Sarasota’s waterfront. GreenPointe Communities, the developer of Quay Sarasota, is collaborating with students from Booker‘s VPA program, offering students the opportunity to showcase their talents in the heart of Sarasota’s Arts & Cultural District.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with students and faculty from Booker High School’s VPA program at the Quay Sarasota Waterfront District,” said GreenPointe Communities Development Manager Brett Blank. “This is a wonderful partnership and we appreciate the opportunity to recognize the outstanding work and contributions by students from the local area.” “I am so impressed with the talent and dedication I see from the VPA students at the Quay Sarasota site,” said Martha Flynn, President of Pathfinders Consulting Group, LLC, providing career readiness programs to Booker High School.“
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TapSnap 1113 Receives Franchisee Of The Year Award Blenda and James Vines were awarded the TapSnap Franchisee of the Year Award. A TapSnap franchisee for 5 years they started their first franchise in Manatee County. After a year in the business, they bought the Sarasota County Franchise. After realizing how many events they were doing in Orlando, they purchased the Orlando franchise last year, for a total of three franchises. Scott McInnis, CEO of TapSnap shares, “Jimmy and Blenda Vines, Franchisee owners of TapSnap1113, are long-time members of the FAC and have rarely, if ever, missed a meeting. Our Vancouver Digital
Graphics Staff enjoy collaborating with them on events that allow their clients get creative with animated green screens and overlays that really showcase the abilities of our photo booths. The corporate events team also knows that they can depend on Jimmy and Blenda to provide top quality service to our clients.” TapSnap is the perfect choice for corporate, socials, weddings, mitzvahs, or any event that deserves the world’s best photo booth – fun and interactive, with social media integration and amazing image quality. They’re your local digital social media photo booth company.
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Sandals International Honors Gail Miller Of GEM Travel Consultants Gail Miller, owner of GEM Travel Consultants, Inc was recognized by Sandals Resorts International for his continued support of the world’s most awarded International Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts.
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GEM Travel Consultants has been in the same location at 3737 Bahia Vista Street for the past 27 years as a full service agency. Whatever your In December of 2018, Gail and his travel needs may be, GEM travel wife Judy were honored to attend can handle them. Travel is the best the World Wide STAR Awards education that one can obtain. held at Ocho Rios, Jamaica at the combined resorts of Sandals and Beaches. During the 4 day retreat, there was time for education,
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By Tom Heatherman
Team Fontanetta Timing Is Everything
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iming — It is often said — can make a world of difference when introducing a new business or venture. That’s why Ann and Frank Fontanetta waited until just the right moment to team-up with Fairway Independent Mortgage. Frank was at the peak of a career that spanned over 25 years in the lending industry, having risen through the ranks from mortgage originator to company owner. Similarly, Ann was at the apex of a 20-year career, with
the office, Frank and Ann continuedon as team outside the office when they wed in 2013. Meanwhile, Fairway Independent Mortgage had also been on a successful long-term business trajectory. Now ranked as one of the top 10 mortgage companies in America by Mortgage Executive Magazine, the company has funded more than $50 billion in loans since it started more than 20 years ago; and over $21 billion in 2017 alone.
”It’s not about the loans we do; it is about the hearts we change and the people we help.” Steve Jacobson, Founder and CEO the last 11 spent as Director of MSC Mortgage, the in-house lending arm of Michael Saunders & Company—the leading independent real estate firm on Florida’s Gulf Coast; and 53rd largest by volume in the United States. As luck would have it, much of Frank and Ann’s experience had come from working in tandem with one another at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, where Frank had been instrumental in forming the company’s highly successful joint venture with Michael Saunders & Company. Afterwards, Ms. Saunders—who is famous for choosing top-flight managers to help guide her high-performance luxury real estate company—persuaded Ann to lead the new mortgage division that arose from the venture. No longer a team inside
With their depth of experience in Florida real estate and mortgage markets, it was almost inevitable that Frank and Ann would eventually cross paths with Fairway Independent Mortgage. When they finally did, Florida’s economy was booming again after the Great Recession and its real estate markets were setting new records for solid and sustainable growth. Fairway Independent Mortgage was fresh off one of its most productive years ever and Team Fontanetta— as seasoned in Florida real estate as any pair of experienced lending professionals could be—was ready to join forces with the company to begin serving the mortgage needs of home buyers throughout Southwest Florida. Let them help you.
Ann & Frank Fontanetta Financing a home is one of the biggest commitments you will ever make. Let us help guide you throughout the entire loan process from application to closing and beyond. We look forward to putting our mortgage service to work for you!
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REAL | talk of the town Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix - Sponsorship Opportunities
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The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix returns to Sarasota, FL, June 28th - July 7th, for the 35th running of this prestigious multi-day event. Spanning 10 days, the festival attracts over 100,000 fans and racers to the area generating an economic impact of over 21.9 million dollars for the community. Last year’s event was live-streamed to over 99,000 viewers and worldwide television coverage reached 100+ counties and 80+ million households watched the action. Expect even more eyeballs this year!
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Mackenzie Elizabeth Receives Kundulini Yoga Certification Mackenzie Elizabeth received her Kundulini Yoga Certification in Rishikesh, India to grow her understanding of the connection between spiritual & scientific healing practices. Beginning as a gymnast at age 3 and progressing to certification in teaching yoga, Mackenzie continuously pushes her body beyond limitations of the mind. In her practice, she guides you through Shathkarma (purifying
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Halfacre Construction Completes Project For Nonprofit The Haven Halfacre Construction Company recently completed the aquatic amenity for The Haven, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the lives of those with unique abilities in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
“Aquatic therapy is a really an underutilized form of therapy for children, teenagers and adults and one that no one else offers in the region,” said Brad Jones, president and CEO of The Haven. “Judy’s Oasis was a great collaboration to create a therapeutic pool that would Dubbed the Judy’s Oasis Aquatic be fully accessible for all people.” Center, The Haven hosted a grand opening ceremony to commemorate The pool project was funded entirely the completion of the project on by the Fry Family Foundation, Nov. 15. The therapeutic amenity which has supported The Haven features a 1,248 square foot for nearly 12 years. Located at commercial pool, zero-depth entry 4405 DeSoto Road in Sarasota, The with a ramp entrance, restroom Haven currently serves more than facilities, a screened enclosure and 800 children/adults with disabilities an expansive brick paver deck. through educational, residential and employment programs/ 14 | REAL EXCLUSIVE | GetRealExclusive.com services.
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REAL | profiles
Christy May, REALTOR Residential Community Commercial
Christy May started her real estate career in Greater Boston in communications of large commercial projects. She named Fidelity’s FMR Properties Boscom for the acquisition of Massport’s Pier. It is now the heart of the thriving South Seaport area there. Producing a 9-minute summary video of the proposal was key to securing the Pier and surrounding land for Fidelity. Coming from TV News Production at Channel 10 in Miami where she received an AB in Liberal Arts and a BS in Marine Bio Chemistry from Rosensteil School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, she stayed in TV News at Channel 5 in Boston while pursuing her Master’s Degree in Communications from Boston University. Christy was also the constituent representative of Chinatown and the Leather District during the Big Dig and this reclaimed area became the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Her mom had a thoroughbred race horse farm in Myakka Ranches - 6 miles east of I75, off Clark Rd. When Boston winters became worse and worse, she and her husband moved
to Lakewood Ranch, which is now the fastest-growing community in the US! She joined Coldwell Banker when the Residential Community Commercial group called to her! Perfect!
Environmental, Educational Work Group for the 53 acres owned by the city on Sarasota Bay. Sarasota Garden Club is the gateway on Blvd of the Arts to Phase 1 which is a pedestrian pier of this new city park!
Lakewood Ranch is comprised of dozens of Communities! Actually, so is Sarasota for the most part especially recently. It is valuable to study the differences in the communities in order to help clients moving to the area. A good business plan has been, “Send me your retired, your frozen, your over taxed!” Christy brings tech companies she grew to know as she named and promoted the COMDEX (Computer Dealer’s Exposition) to being the largest computer show ever, eclipsing the Consumer Electronics Show while she was in Boston. Working with Softbank, she launched tech companies out of her Advertisinq and PR Firm, DM Communications. She promoted New England Enviro Expo and launched many tech companies.
A consortium of neighbors and neighborhoods was able to form a group that hired Sasaki for the concept and the development. The City of Sarasota awarded the first comprehensive development plan for this acreage in 47 years to The Bay Conservancy which is working with the City in all ways to bring us this fabulous city park.
She is launching Florida Ocean Technology Network = FLOTN. Bringing marine tech companies to a sunnier climate than those she knew up North is accomplished by engaging constituent audiences and associations and reminding them that they desire a warmer climate and a body of water in need of their services! Key scientists and employees will follow. Florida could use more technology companies and our current base of hospitality companies should also benefit. Meanwhile, she is a constituent representative for the Sarasota Garden Club and in the Ecological,
Phase 1 is to be completed in 2020. The rest of the park which preserves the mangrove area and includes new multi-level parking, a new Van Wezel, and the current municipallyloved buildings beside the Sarasota Garden Club, a boat inlet and launch, an outdoor auditorium and more! Not retiring anytime soon from residential real estate, Christy loves matching lifestyles to home buying. Bringing all her passions home; Real Estate, Science, Communications, Marine Environment, Ecology, Development, and Lifestyles! Yes!
Christy May (781) 258.6022 Christy.May@Floridamoves.com www.ChristyMayRE.com Coldwell Banker Central Lakewood Ranch Office 11215 State Road 70E Suite 105 Bradenton, FL 34202
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2018 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
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The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance is an automotive charitable
event held each year during the second weekend in March at The RitzCarlton Amelia Island in Amelia Island, Florida. A New York Times article about celebrity car ownership listed Amelia Island as one of the nation’s top concours d’elegances, along with Pebble Beach in California, Meadow Brook in Michigan and the Louis Vuitton Classic in midtown Manhattan.”
There’s something for everyone at Amelia!
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By Kim Niemann
HARVEST HOUSE Revitalizing Neighborhoods. Transforming Lives. �The love and integrity Harvest House exemplifies throughout our community has made giving and working with them such a rewarding experience.� - Lee Wetherington, Legacy Giving Society Member
In 1992 Pastors Jim and Peggy Minor founded Harvest House with just 6 beds for men in recovery from substance abuse. Today, Harvest House has 9 supportive housing campuses and 30 affordable rentals encompassing 400+ beds and serves more than 900 individuals annually. Harvest House is one of the few nonprofit organizations in Sarasota working towards the development, preservation, and management of affordable, service-enriched housing. They serve homeless families, veterans, youth ages 16 to 24, and adults with a history of incarceration and substance abuse. Their model is becoming the standard for serving members of our community who are working to rebuild their lives. Harvest House believes that affordable and supportive housing programs improve economic status, revitalize neighborhoods, and stabilize lives. Harvest House programs are not a handout. Instead, they offer a hand-up to those willing to engage and work towards independence. A founding belief is that personal responsibility is a key component of success for the families, youth, veterans, and individuals they serve. 20 | REAL EXCLUSIVE | GetRealExclusive.com
Harvest House Manages Four Distinct Programs: 1) Family Services Providing Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing for families experiencing homelessness by moving them into stable housing as soon as possible. 2) Youth Services For young adults ages 16 to 24, coming from a history of insufficient support systems, various types of abuse, episodes in and out of the foster care system, parents with addiction, and homelessness who aspire to go higher. 3) Veteran Services Veterans Empowered through Transitional Services (VETS). The VETS program assists male veterans who have struggled with returning to civilian life after their service via transitional housing set in a therapeutic community, recovery and life enrichment classes, case management, and homebound services.
over reformation leads to successful, lasting recovery solutions. Freedom focuses on addressing the entire existence of the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. Barriers to effective addiction recovery typically include cost, lack of insurance, social stigma, convenience, and the lack of a comprehensive treatment. Harvest House has created an innovative model to address all of these barriers, believing in personal responsibility, so clients pay a minimal program fee that includes rent, utilities, and all services. The standard program plan covers nine months of residential recovery and one month of aftercare, however, all recovery plans are uniquely structured per the needs of the individual. The model is a hybrid between a halfway house and an inpatient center. Included with the program clients are set up in a dorm-style living accommodations with a shared common area, bathroom, and kitchen space. Freedom integrates Physical Health, Nutrition, Exercise, Sexual Health, Mental & Emotional Health, Anger Management, and Emotional Intelligence Therapy.
“The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. The opposite of addiction is connection.” Johann Hari, Best Selling Author 4) Addiction Services Providing Residential Addiction Recovery for Men & Women. Addiction is dear to my heart and something I want to focus on in this article. Hope is the foundation of recovery. Participants in Addiction Services enter “Freedom”. Freedom is a highly progressive, structured program that focuses primarily on skill mastery and concentrates on “Transformation over Reformation”. Harvest House’s goal is that program participants, clients as they call them, master personal health and wholeness skills to thrive and be contributors to their families and communities. For a truly holistic approach to health and wholeness, they recognize that transformation
Clients are required to stay engaged full-time as Harvest House believes that personal responsibility is key and purpose is found in completing meaningful activities from active employment to caretaking responsibilities to creative endeavors. Harvest House assists with job-placement through active case-management and their employee leasing program, Orange Works. Social connection is the key to living a happier, longer life and through enrichment classes 6 nights a week and shared living spaces, the men and women in recovery truly have an opportunity to bond and connect in ways that help establish the ability to maintain healthy relationships for a lifetime. Harvest House wants to connect with you! Have you seen what they do first-hand? Reach out, join up and hop on a facility tour. You’ll be changed forever!
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833 ◊ Men, women, and children served with supportive housing. 382 ◊ Individuals served with Residential Addiction Recovery Services. 267 ◊ Children were not homeless.
Chris Cogan
F7 Motorsports/Garage
By Ed Bertha
What do a 1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (L), and a 1953 Ferrari 250 Eur artistic coachwork and mechanical dexterity. Furthermore, they were and Concours d’Elegance of America, respectively. These cars are a smal
The Cogan’s involvement with classic motorcars began over four decades ago. Chris Cogan as a hobby evolved into a full-time business. The collection of cars has also evolved and gro more than ninety years of combined motorcar investing, collecting, racing, restoration, his son Connor to bring an expansion of the family’s decades of automotive prowess to Flo
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mong its many offerings, F7 provides traditional sales and service. They can find any car, in any market, saving you countless hours of searching for a particular vehicle. With F7’s worldwide network they can source classic, exotic and rare vehicles. Securing the ‘unobtainable’ is F7’s specialty. “With our extensive international customer base and knowledge, we pride ourselves on our reputation of sourcing the rarest vehicles in the world,” shares Chris. If vintage cars are not your thing, perhaps a modern super car or even the new class of hyper car may peak your interest. The Cogan’s also represent new car brands that are bespoke in nature. With models ranging in price from a few hundred thousand dollars to over three million, there is certainly something to satisfy every car enthusiast’s wildest dream. One brand they represent is Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus (SCG), a small volume hyper-car manufacturer based in New York. SCG was founded by world renowned car enthusiast and builder, Jim Glickenhaus, who took the automotive world by storm in 2005 when he created the Ferrari P4/5 and later the P4/5 Competizione which he campaigned successfully at iconic races such as the 24 Hours of Nurburgring in Germany. It was a common interest in racing which connected Chris and Connor Cogan to Glickenhaus. Together they formed Glickenhaus North American Racing (GNAR) to race in the most challenging races known around the world. Glickenhaus and the Cogan’s have exciting, if not ambitious, plans for GNAR which include major races and race series like the World Endurance Challenge (WEC) series in Europe which encompasses nine of the most famous races and tracks around the globe such as Silverstone in Great Britian, Spa Francorchamps in Belgium, The Six Hours of Fuji in Japan and, of course, the granddaddy of them all, the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France. GNAR plans to field a three car SCG factory team at Le Mans 22 | REAL EXCLUSIVE | GetRealExclusive.com
“Integrity and trust are fundamental to how F7 operates."
ropa (R) have in common? Both are outstanding examples of legendary award winning automobiles at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance ll glimpse into the private Cogan automobile collection in Louisville, KY.
n and his brother Kevin began collecting, restoring, racing and showing cars. What started own with a focus on post-war to modern sports and racing cars. The Cogan’s legacy includes storic preservation and concours competition. Now Chris Cogan has partnered with Kevin’s orida with F7 Motorsports and F7 Garage (together referred to as F7), based in Sarasota. beginning with the 2020/21 season which will mark the first time since 1967 that an American manufacturer has competed for the overall win at the historic race. GNAR isn’t just building cars to race on the road either, they also have an SUV named the SCG Boot after legendary actor and motorsports racer Steve McQueen’s Baja Boot race vehicle on which SCG’s is based. The SCG Boot is approved to run in the Baja 1,000 off-road race in Mexico in November. They’re also developing a plan with sponsor and navigation expert GARMIN to participate in a trans-continent excursion from New York to Paris slated for 2020 which requires the vehicle to be equipped with pontoons. The excursion as they’re calling it, probably since they can’t find anyone crazy enough to race against them, will depart from Times Square in New York City. From there, the Boot heads west and doesn’t stop. The water crossing will occur at the Bering Strait, which is 53 miles across at its narrowest point. From there, the Boot will trek southwest to the Road of Bones and onto the Trans-Siberian Highway. The route will pass through Beijing, Moscow, St. Petersburg, and finally end in Paris. The Cogan’s relationship with SCG is multi-faceted, they secured exclusive distribution rights for SCG’s road vehicles including 17 states in the east and south U.S. and they plan to establish and manage sales and service centers for the brand in Sarasota and Palm Beach. SCG is the only NHTSA approved hyper car manufacturer in the US. Each model of road car they build is based on a similar version fully homologated to race in classes such as LMP1, GT3 and GT4. The road going cars are basically identical to their race brethren except with a few creature comforts added such as full leather and alcantara interior, DOT approved tires and, of course, obligatory emissions equipment. The Cogan’s, through their GNAR
entity, also have exclusive worldwide sales and distribution rights to SCG’s race vehicles. Regardless of what type of cars you drive or collect, F7 can be a valuable resource. Should you wish to sell a special car, F7 offers consignment services. Their experience and industry relationships will help you find the right buyer at the highest market value. F7’s goal is always to obtain maximum profit for those who consign an automobile with them. It starts with in-house services preparing the vehicle for sale and then determining the best route to sell the vehicle. Chris explains, “Often times it is best to sell privately through our worldwide collector car network.” He continues, “Under certain circumstances if an auction is the best venue for sale, we will advise which auction is the best option to maximize the sale price.” To build true diversification into personal investment portfolios, F7 also offers classic car portfolio investment advisory services. These include the development of clientspecific investment plans, research, sourcing and acquisition assistance as well as analysis of the specialized financing and insurance options required. Classic and collectible cars have been a top performing asset for the last thirty years. The right automotive investments are no longer simply a novelty for wealthy collectors, but a genuine alternative investment strategy. The Dow Jones even has an Investment Car Index of 50 noteworthy cars representing a microcosm of the collector car market. F7 conducts all of it business with the highest degree of integrity and professionalism, all while protecting their client’s privacy. “Integrity and trust are fundamental to how F7 operates and we understand our clients need for privacy. They have our total discretion at all times,” Chris advises. Need to store your prized possession? F7 offers short and long-term storage, protection and maintenance options for automobile enthusiasts. They will work with you to create a customized car-storage experience. In Sarasota for example, F7 has its own 18,000 square foot, climate controlled facility with 24-hour access and video surveillance, sophisticated alarm systems and ample outdoor lighting ensures your
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vehicle is safe. From professional valet service upon arrival to adding your vehicle to their comprehensive insurance for the duration of its stay to ongoing vehicle monitoring, F7 treats your vehicle like it is their own. Your vehicle receives the highest possible care while in F7’s possession. F7 also provides on-going support including factory-trained maintenance and mechanical service, restorations, complete detailing as well as track preparation and support. In other areas like Miami F7 may partner with an existing storage facility as long as it meets F7’s stringent requirements. The objective is to have a network of high-end storage facilities in major cities around the world. “F7 is not just a state-of-theart storage facility. It is a community of owners, enthusiasts and aficionados who share a common interest, automobiles,” quips Chris. Like their white-glove storage services, expert automotive mechanical service is a cornerstone of F7’s business. The foundation of F7’s service operations was the acquisition of RENN HAUS, one of the top European-auto service centers in Florida. RENN HAUS is an established and profitable business with an impeccable reputation going on two decades now. The founder and manager, Stephanie Havens joined F7 as Senior Vice President of Service and Customer Relations. The original RENN HAUS shop is located in Sarasota off Clark Road. The Cogan’s are completing renovations and expansion of the second facility located off Fruitville Road and Lime Avenue in downtown Sarasota and plans are in the works to open a major facility in the Palm Beach area soon. F7 Garage / RENN HAUS is focused on providing expert auto service across virtually all European brands from Aston
Martin and AMG-Mercedes to Ferrari, Porsche and Pagani. The Cogan’s employ only the most qualified, factory-trained and certified technicians. From routine service to building and supporting state-of-the-art race cars, F7 is equipped to handle the job. Looking to present your prized possession at a show or renowned concours event? F7 will make sure your vehicle is prepared to meet that particular event’s standards. The Cogan’s have restored everything from daily drivers all the way up to major concours winning cars. Services can range from a quick detail for the Friday night meet, a concours detail for the next show or a complete long-term 100-point concours restoration for Pebble Beach. F7 maintains relationships with the major marquee manufacturers worldwide ensuring your vehicle’s service or restoration is done to factory specifications. Chris shares, “You need to know what they’re going to be looking for before you enter an event. How a judge looks at your car depends on the show. The Devil is in the details.” F7 will help you choose the right show, get your paperwork together and make sure your vehicle is the best it can be. If you are looking for transportation of your prized possession look no further than F7. Whether you are shipping a car down to Florida for the winter or participating in a show half way around the world they will coordinate door-to-door auto transportation services for you. In addition to their own fleet of local and long-haul trucks and trailers, F7’s preferred carriers are hand-selected, DOT certified and licensed, carry more than sufficient cargo insurance and offer open or enclosed services depending on the situation. Furthermore, with worldwide shipments F7 can manage the intricacies of
international carriers, customs and duties as required. With all their automotive experience and involvement at the highest levels within virtually all aspects of the global motorsports world, it’s understandable the Cogan’s are regularly crossing the globe to attend events. From Pebble Beach to Daytona and Monaco to Le Mans, they are front and center for some of the most notable motorcar events in modern times. Whether it’s a record-breaking Ferrari GTO sale on-stage at auction, viewing classic works of motoring art on the lawn at Amelia Island, feeling the thunderous power of a GTLM race car pass within feet on the straight at Le Mans, or taking a few laps in a factory built race car, the Cogan’s are often there. More importantly, they enjoy sharing those experiences with friends and clients. That’s why they have a designated team constantly working to arrange VIP events, trips and adventures. For those of us enthusiasts who are not as dedicated or involved, even if you are not a current client, you can signup to receive F7’s newsletter or read their blog, and still be invited to private track day events, rallies and other motorsports events. You can also receive valuable gifts and discounts as well as team apparel and automotive related merchandise.
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REAL | health
By Kim Burns, OTR/L CLT
Boost Your Health: 3 Senses you should attend to more
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e have so many great ways we can use knowledge of the body’s inner workings to heal and maintain wellness. When we look to our sensory systems and support our “involuntary muscles”, we reduce the work the body has to do on its own to run more efficiently and maximize health. 1. Proprioception is the body’s awareness of movement. We are not always aware of how our insides are working, especially the diaphragm. Jobs that require sitting, overhead reaching, bending for long periods of time contribute to a breathing pattern that does not benefit you. By learning Diaphragmatic Breathing, you can train your diaphragm to move in the correct manner influencing better health. You can easily incorporate this breath before you get out of bed in the morning and after you get back in for the night. I recommend diaphragmatic breathing to be done only when the body is not engaging abdominal muscles to reduce injury such as hernias and prolapsed bladders. What a good way to start and end your day knowing you have taken the time to care for yourself. 2. The Vestibular sensations tell us how we are interacting with our environment, to be oriented in space and time and perception of gravity enabling us to do almost everything that we do in our daily lives. Our ability to maintain a calm but alert state is influenced by this sense. As gravity is continuously pushing us towards the earth, we need to support our body by going with gravity not against it. A fun way to do this would be to get outdoors and hang upside down from a tree or monkey bars at a park. It can also be done at home on a therapy ball. Downward dog is a good pose that supports rehydrating the spinal discs keeping us tall! 3. Smell is typically related to emotions. We smell something and feel happy, calm and peaceful. It can also make you sad or disgusted. Through inhalation of essential oils, the limbic system is influenced and can lead to a change in your body chemistry for better health and a positive mood. Adding the natural strategy of inhaling essential oils during your breathing practice will double the benefits. I like to start with Frankincense. Place a drop in your hand, rub together and inhale through the nose and exhale allowing the sensation to take over. I always like to find ways to infuse wellness into all that I do. Being in real estate is no different. I met up with Laurel James who does aroma wellness along with interior decorating. We share the same passion of aromatherapy. I would like to share a brief word from her. “Did you know our first sense entering a room is smell? Imagine how aromas affect your clients as a Realtor when selling a home! Why are aromas not considered in our living spaces when they can help us flourish? Many enhancing effects for our mood and health are supported with quality essential oils in our spaces. I am excited to teach individuals, Realtors, and design experts the uplifting aroma benefits for our environments with consultations and classes. What affects our decisions to buy, decorate, or design our homes? In this fast changing world, what grounds us and keeps us thriving in our living spaces? If you are interested and want to know more, I am offering whole-life preliminary interior design consultations. With my studies of design psychology, humanology, and our vital need for a connection to nature, I integrate the home owners’ unique selves and needs into their living spaces. This process is collaboration between Realtors, builders, architects, and interior designers to streamline a great design process for the home owner and design team.” Laurel James, Aroma Wellness & Interior Design Consultant Stay tuned for next month when Laurel shares her article You + Nature = Home, where you will learn about the benefits of bringing nature into your home! Kimism: Maximize health and well-being by combining two or more natural strategies! The information in this article is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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REAL REAL || estate beauty
By Colleen Quinn
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scalp, improving blood flow to the hair follicles. It also strengthens your hair follicles which allows your hair to grow longer. INGREDIENTS: - 1 tablespoon of Coconut Oil (I recommend using an organic product) - 1 teaspoon of cinnamon DIRECTIONS: 1. Vigorously mix these two ingredients in a small bowl
Coconut oil stimulates hair growth and adds luster, shine and softness to the hair. It also prevents hair breakage and split ends. Because of coconut oil’s high moisture retaining abilities it penetrates deeper into the hair shaft than regular conditioners. Also, because it is loaded with fatty acids you are left with beautiful, soft, silky hair.
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By Cheryl Valdebenito
Healthy Options For The Man Who Has Everything
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a sense of connectedness between yourself and the grass, somehow elevating and stimulating at the same time.
Some of the best gems for relieving life’s little discomforts are essential oils. While it is usually the women who lean toward this solution, Men…
Gearing up, you remember the last time you played. You like to carry your golf bag, but lately you’ve noticed it tugging on your shoulder, and you feel your gait is dragging the swing. Even when you switched to pulling the bag, it was noticeable. Movements have caused some muscle stress and can feel it with every swing. A little swipe of Valor Roll-on could do the trick, aligning your energy before you begin. It is also very calming and can give a boost of confidence as you glide
oday’s focus is on the men ~ How can we help support your healthy life style in a natural holistic way? Men are pragmatic – generally you deal with something when it happens. Although you’re experiencing different stressors every day, you treat those little annoyances like pesky mosquitos, simply to be brushed away. When the bug’s venom r-e-a-l-l-y starts itching, your awareness says, “what can I DO about this?”
Listen up! Your turn has come. The science behind the use of pure essential oils is revealing, so as you dip your foot into the scented oils a few times, you likely will find yourself stimulated by the results of your research. Quality, purity and effectiveness are key elements to their viability. Let’s have a look at what benefits are possible using oils if golf is your passion. On the drive over, you’re telling yourself, ‘Today is par or better; get your head in the game.’ In moments like these, a drop or two of Frankincense comes in handy. Put it in your palm, breathe in the earthy, uplifting aroma, and pat your neck. The scent is grounding you, giving you
through the first nine holes. Next? Three oils may help support that shoulder before your game: Start with Deep Relief (roll on). Simply massage a few drops into the troublesome spot. Then chase them with a drop of Aroma Siez and Copaiba to amplify the benefits. Use as often as you want throughout the day. When the game is done, you’re ready to have a great night with your gal? Shower with Shutran soap; and don’t forget the Shutran oil afterward. This is an empowering blend specially formulated for men to boost feelings of masculinity and confidence. It can be worn as a cologne, too!
Last thing before bed, RutaVaLa (Rollon) is a soothing option. Roll a bit behind your neck or on the bottoms of your feet. Its benefits may include calming stressed nerves as its natural oil chemistry can be both relaxing and revitalizing while inducing a better quality of sleep and rebalancing to the energy levels of the body. Great for being mobile, these eight little bottles can be popped into your bag, handy for the gym, too, or even throwing horseshoes. Women love these too. Switch out the Shutran for StressAway to make a nice little “Love You, Too” gift, just because.
Oh, about those mosquitoes -- they can sure ruin a guy’s swing, right? An effective skin care option I enjoy includes Vitamin E along with seven essential oils in a sesame carrier oil. Young Living’s Insect Repellent has a naturally-derived, hypoallergenic formula that leaves skin feeling smooth and moisturized instead of greasy or sticky. Great on the golf course and safe for the family too.
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REAL | community
By Curtis Andrews & Mark Lawrence
Lakewood Ranch Golf Update There are more than 1,250 Floridian golf courses, more than any other State, and many are open to the green fee paying public, however if you want to play the very best golf courses in the area it will require effort and skillful networking.
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akewood National Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch recently hosted the inaugural PGA “Suncoast Classic” tournament the second week of February. 156 players competed for a $550,000 purse. A five-year deal is in place with the PGA and Lakewood National through 2023. This year’s tournament was won by Colorado native Mark Hubbard who secured his first Web.com Tour title in his 65th start, firing a four-round total of 26-under to secure a two-shot win over Maverick McNealy. Developed by Lennar Homes, in conjunction with the Lakewood National Golf & Country Club masterpiece community, Lakewood National is a 2017 Arnold Palmer Design course featuring a layout unique to the western central Florida landscape that encompasses a natural, rustic feel with a classic touch rooted in the Golden Age of golf course architecture. If you are a golfer, Lakewood Ranch offers a variety of courses to take a swing at. Some of the courses in Lakewood Ranch are: Esplanade Golf & Country Club www.esplanadelwr.com/golf (941) 306-3500 Public Holes 18 Year Built 2014 Course Architect Chris Wilczynski Par 72 Length 6,756 yards Slope 132 Rating 72.1
Course Architect Arnold Palmer Par 72 Length 7,008 yards Slope 131 Rating 73.2
Lakewood National Golf Club www.lakewoodnationalgc.com (941) 900-2424 Public Holes 36 Year Built 2017 Course Architect Arnold Palmer Par 72 Length 7,184 yards Slope 138 Rating 74.5
Royal Lakes Holes 18 Year Built 2007 Course Architect Rick Robbins Par 72 Length 7,339 yards Slope 124 Rating 74.0
Legacy Golf Club www.legacygolfclub.com (941) 907-7067 Public Holes 18 Year Built 1997
Originally from the San Francisco Bay area, Mark made his way to Lakewood Ranch by way of Scottsdale, Arizona where he lived “in the dry heat” for twenty-two years, working at Pepsico and Sara Lee. Mark’s enjoyment of the outdoors brought him to Florida to live the Florida lifestyle. While Mark’s true passion is golf, nothing is more gratifying to him than helping his client’s meet their real estate needs.
Lakewood Ranch Country Club www.lakewoodranchgolf.com (941) 907-4700 Private
Cypress Links Holes 18 Year Built 2001 Course Architect Arnold Palmer Par 72 Length 7,141 yards Slope 135 Rating 74.2
Mark Lawrence, Realtor (941) 402.3741 marksellsflorida@gmail. com marksellsflorida.com Curtis Andrews, Realtor (941) 914.3253 andrewscurt625@gmail. com curtandrews.com
Kings Dunes Holes 18 Year Built 2005 Course Architect Arnold Palmer Par 72 Length 7,324 yards Slope 142 Rating 75.2 Ritz-Carlton Member’s Club www.rcmcmsarasota.com (941) 309-2521 Private Holes 18 Year Built 2006 Course Architect Tom Fazio Par 72 Length 7,417 yards Slope 133 Rating 75.6 The Concession www.theconcession.com (941) 322-1922 Private Holes 18 Year Built 2006 Course Architect Jack Nicklaus Par 72 Length 7,474 yards Slope 155 Rating 77.6
Curtis has an extensive background in luxury resort sales and management spanning establishments like: Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, Mohonk Mountain House in upstate New York, Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park, the Gasparilla Inn in Boca Grande and most recently Siesta Key Beachside Villas and Beachside Management vacation rental company.
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25 Lighthouse Point Drive, LONGBOAT KEY MLS A4213438 • 4BR, 6/1BA, 6,025 sq ft • $ 5,500,000
Exquisite 6,000 sq. ft. Mediterranean waterfront estate on a private gated peninsula that is home to only 16 custom homes. This gated paradise resides behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club on the beach, and enjoys year round sunsets overlooking protected boating waters! Walk to the golf course, tennis, beach and have your yacht in the back yard! Home has floor to ceiling windows, chef’s kitchen with Wolf gas stove and elevator. Private master bedroom with access to lanai and study, both on the main level. Tropical pool, spa and large sundeck overlooking private lagoon. Boat dock with lift and water supply. 3 car garage.
The Beach Residences, LIDO KEY 2-4BR, 2/0-4/1BA, 3,330-5,254 sq ft • $ 1,465,000-$ 5,200,000 Five star Ritz-Carlton managed Lifestyle! Feel like you live on vacation every day with exceptional island living at this Lido Key residence. You’ll be amazed by the absolute beauty of this home! Lovingly finished w/rich & warm colors, this home offers a casual & relaxing feel. You will have sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico and/or of the Sarasota Bay & skyline w/magical sunrises through walls of glass or on your oversized-deep wraparound terrace. Enjoy the best of Sarasota in Ritz-Carlton tradition. Features: resort style pool/spa, social room w/ caterer kitchen, billiards room, theater w/tiered seating, massage room, state of the art fitness center, 2 guest suites, gas BBQ grills. Minutes to world famous St. Armand’s Circle & Sarasota’s Cultural & Arts community. 2 pets (dog run area) no weight limit, 2 parking spaces.
511 & 525 Putter Lane, LONGBOAT KEY 4BR, 2/0-4/1BA, 2,576-4,280 sq ft • $ 1,500,000-$ 1,895,000 Putter Lane located in Country Club Shores on the south end of Longboat Key is a very desirable enclave with wide, deep, protected sailboat waters and direct access to Sarasota Bay. Owners in this enclave enjoy deeded beach access. These updated properties feature split floor plans for optimal privacy and updates throughout. Both homes have exceptional indoor/outdoor spaces with pools, large sundecks, walls of glass, fireplaces, volume ceilings, and gas stove. 511 Putter Lane has a boat dock and 2 car garage. 525 Putter Lane has a boat dock and lift and a 2 car garage. These homes are serene, beautiful and will capture the feeling of complete privacy and exclusivity with every detail.
Judy Kepecz-Hays (941) 587.1700 kepecz@judyhays.com www.LongboatKeyLuxury.com Coldwell Banker Global Luxury 201 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 1 Longboat Key, FL 34228
3331 Founders Club Drive, FOUNDERS CLUB MLS A4206591 • 4BR, 4/1BA, 4,114 sq ft • $ 1,779,000
Live the Founders Club lifestyle in this exquisite London Bay home. The Founders Club is set on 700 acres of verdant lakes and a Robert Trent Jones designed golf course, with no waiting for tee times. The proximity to downtown gives you quick access to Sarasota’s cultural treasures. This exquisite home boasts both lake and golf course views. It affords over 4000 sq. ft. of gracious living space with 4 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths. The open floor plan accents its many fine features. The outdoor living space is perfect for entertaining with the pool/spa and summer kitchen. A exceptionally fine home! www.3331FoundersClub.com
6903 Westchester Circle, LAKEWOOD RANCH CC MLS A4202104 • 3BR, 3/1BA, 4,189 sq ft • $ 850,000
Elegance combined with light sets the home’s gracious and inviting tone. Live the fabulous Lakewood Ranch Country Club lifestyle in 4,200 square feet in an open floor plan perfect for both entertaining and quiet relaxation. Volume ceilings, crown moldings, granite and marble kitchen and master bath are just a few of the high-end finishes. Formal living room with gas fireplace, elegant library and two huge offices with beautiful built-ins enhance your personal lifestyle. Generous master suite provides a luxurious oasis with two walk-in closets and grand master bath with separate vanities areas.
Founders Club Glo Reber (941) 400.5384 Glo.Reber@PremierSIR.com www.GloReber.PremierSothebysRealty.com
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5005 Gulf of Mexico Drive #5, LONGBOAT KEY MLS A4420808 • 4BR, 4/1BA, 3,595 sq ft • $ 3,975,000
Extraordinary property in the intimate coastal community of BONAIRE at Longboat Key. Brand new British West Indies home is only steps away from a private beach access and has everything you could dream of in a coastal luxury home. This home has been meticulously designed and built with high end finishes including hardwood flooring, 2 large master suites, 2 additional en suites, large decks on all levels including a rooftop deck with sweeping Gulf, and Intercoastal Waterway views. A stunning chef ’s kitchen comes complete with high end Wolf and Subzero gas appliances, a huge breakfast bar, pantry and volume ceilings. Outside a resort style pool awaits with wrap around swim area, extra- large swim up table, and an oversized heated spa surrounded by custom waterfall features. Turnkey furnished with coastal decor.
5005 Gulf of Mexico Drive #6, LONGBOAT KEY MLS A4419308 • 4BR, 4/1BA, 3,340 sq ft • $ 3,379,000
Masterfully combining quality, class and elegance, this luxurious newly constructed West Indies style home, is situated just steps from the beach, in the intimate coastal community of BONAIRE at Longboat Key. Outdoor features include: large heated pool with spa and waterfall surrounded with travertine tile, covered lanai just off the pool, second level cabana equipped with outdoor kitchen, multiple covered porches and rooftop deck with fabulous views of the Gulf of Mexico and the bay. Inside features include: hardwood floors, upgraded trim and lighting, four ensuite bedrooms all with exquisitely tiled bathrooms, custom designed closets, chef’s dream kitchen with solid wood recessed cabinetry, top of the line appliances, natural gas cooking and beautiful granite countertops, elevator. It is turnkey furnished with coastal decor. Gregg Bayer - #5 (941) 799.9096 Gregg@AMIBeaches.com www.AMIBeaches.com
Creighton Faust - #6 (941) 720.2234 CreightonFaust@gmail.com www.YourBeachToBayConnection.com
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7443 Greystone Street, LAKEWOOD RANCH CC MLS A4414743 • 3BR, 3/0BA, 3,107 sq ft • $ 925,000 Commanding lakefront and private golf course views, this elegant residence is the jewel of one of the top selling master planned communities in the country. Upon arrival, you will immediately appreciate the serene setting, surrounded by emerald fairways, before stepping in to discover volume ceilings in the gracious living area, complete with stone fireplace, formal dining room and views to the pool and golf course. The island kitchen features granite countertops and stainless appliances and opens to a casual dining area overlooking the sparkling pool. The family room is framed by a sleek grid ceiling and is perfect for hosting together time with loved ones. Catch up on your favorite Netflix series with televisions and Bose outdoor speakers included in purchase price.
7021 Brier Creek Ct, LAKEWOOD RANCH CC MLS A4422152 • 3BR, 3/1BA, 3,710 sq ft • $ 874,900 This home reflects the ideal Lakewood Ranch lifestyle of leisure and convenience. Overlooking the 13th hole of King’s Dunes Golf Course it delivers modern finishes, architectural interest and smart-home technology. Upon entering the central living room you find a circular tray ceiling, crown molding and statement lighting. Open to the dining room, you’ll love entertaining during formal occasions. A chef’s kitchen with solid wood, European-style cabinetry and stainless steel appliances awaits. Adjacent is the family room that’s perfect for conversing while prepping and plating. Bay windows with plantation shutters in the master suite allow tremendous natural light and a large en-suite bath features his-and-her vanities and tub. The outdoors are fully embraced on the paver lanai with gas-heated pool and spa.
7509 Mizner Reserve Ct, LAKEWOOD RANCH CC MLS A4407817 • 3BR, 2/1BA, 3,352 sq ft • $ 825,000 With crowning majestic emerald fairways, this Lakewood Ranch Country Club residence exudes elegance & beauty but is nonetheless welcoming & comfortable. The drama begins in the magnificent living room, complete w/gas fireplace, tray ceiling, perfect spot for piano, & sliding glass doors onto the terrace. The formal dining room extends the area for entertaining, creating an intimate setting for good food, conversation, & laughter. Prepare your favorite family recipes in the gourmet kitchen then kick off your shoes in the family room & get lost in a thrilling action movie w/surround sound. Let your interior activities spill onto the screened terrace for breezy indoor/outdoor living with breath taking views of the golf course from the luxurious pool.
Deborah Angelo O’Mara (941) 730.0777 DeborahOMara@ MichaelSaunders.com Check out my video at: www.DeborahOMara. MichaelSaunders.com
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1011 Gulf Winds Way, CASEY KEY ESTATES MLS A4419473 • 4BR, 4/0BA, 3,742 sq ft • $ 1,299,900
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This custom built home has all of the features you need in an estate home. This home comes well equipped with an oversized 3 car garage and is ideally positioned on over 1 acre in this sought after gated community. This spectacular pool home is ideal for entertaining your favorite guests with the spacious outdoor space. The second level has 4 bedrooms plus a den. The first level has additional bedrooms and a family room. The kitchen features a large island and eat in space. The French doors lead out to the lanai with serene views of the stunning pool! This home was built in 2013 and is the perfect place to live the Florida lifestyle with amenities including: tennis courts, beautiful deeded beach front park, intracoastal fishing pier, and day dock access. Your dream beach home awaits!
NEW CONSTRUCTION BELLORA • $ 800K-$ 2M - SARASOTA • $ 400K-$ 800K BELLORA AT INDIAN BEACH - Build your dream home in one of the most sought-after areas in Sarasota! The community of Bellora has 23 home sites and is located West of the Trail, in the heart of the Cultural Center of Sarasota. New College, John Ringling Museum and Ringling School of Art are located within walking/biking distance. Sarasota International Airport is 5 Minutes by car. Downtown Sarasota is under 10 minutes to Main Street, St. Armand’s Circle, Marina Jack’s Restaurant, Van Wezel Performing Arts Center and more. DOWNTOWN SARASOTA - Enjoy urban island-style living in downtown Sarasota! These contemporary new construction homes in and near the Gillespie Park neighborhood are close to parks, beaches, shopping, schools, restaurants, and more!
1185 Bayshore Drive, ENGLEWOOD GARDENS MLS A4208439 • 8BR, 6/1BA, 11,200 sq ft • $ 2,199,900 Rare opportunity to own this custom built bay front home with amazing views uniquely positioned on 2.26 acres. This tropical oasis includes a pond w/ a charming bridge and tennis/basketball court. This home is ideal for entertaining your guests w/ a 40x20 pool with summer kitchen. Spend the weekend on your 150 ft fishing pier into Lemon Bay w/ serene views. The interior features a large kitchen w/ a separate built-in Hibachi grill and impressive dining room w/ crystal chandelier. Living and dining areas are perfect entertainment spaces including a sunken fireplace and seating-in-the round. Ultra grand master suite that includes two enormous walk-in closets and a private den area. The second floor includes a dramatic spiral staircase and custom chandelier, game area, catwalk, den w/ double-sided fireplace, and peek-a-boo glass floor.
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3544 San Remo Terrace, SAN REMO ESTATES MLS A4403580 • 5BR, 5/2BA, 6,710 sq ft • $ 4,990,000 Lake Tahoe came to Sarasota Bay in 2009…and they built a house together. This spectacular, custom-designed home offers 2 full Master Suites, each with their own private terrace, and 3 guest suites for visiting family or friends. Pulling in to your over-sized two car garage, you proudly view your custom front façade stonework. The warm ambience of your new home awaits you as you unwind and pull a bottle of your favorite wine from your 1,000-bottle wine room. You let her breath while you embrace the setting sun over Sarasota Bay. You hear your favorite song lightly playing via your 17 audio zone SmartHome System and pull a steak out of your Viking Refrigerator. The wine is ready. You pour yourself a glass and walk out onto your terrace with 360 degree views of Sarasota.
3911 Spyglass Hill Road, COUNTRY CLUB OF SRQ MLS A4404657 • 4BR, 3/1BA, 4,110 sq ft • $ 749,900 This museum-quality home was custom built by Ammon Schrock, one of Sarasota’s most respected builders. Hand-crafted double wrought-iron doors lead to the great room & combines the Living & Formal Dining Room. Open Floorplan w/ Hampshire slate, reminiscent of European manors & mansions. Twelve-foot ceilings w/ floor to ceiling plate glass windows allowing natural light to flow. Tall French doors open to a covered loggia & oversized screened pool, ideal for entertaining. The landscaping on this oversized lot will leave you breathless. Watch the sunrise & sunset through floor-to-ceiling arches, Florida wildlife on the lake waters, & the Prestancia TPC golf course as your home’s backdrop.
26655 Gill Rd, MYAKKA CITY MLS A4201411 • 3BR, 2BA, 1,945 sq ft • $ 899,000 Beautiful natural setting on the Manatee River!!! Experience life at a slower pace on this 37+/- acre ranch. The home is modeled after the famous “Florida House” design featuring 3 lanai areas (all ensuite), large overhangs, and a cupola that invites the natural Florida breezes. The other major structure is a 40 x 40 clear span building perfect for the home workshop, a large garage, or can be converted to stables. There is also a small barn at the front that can serve as a stable for this amazing property. There is plenty of room for horse and cattle (some cattle already on site), this property is fenced and crossed fenced!! Both buildings have metal roofing. This acreage is suited for multiple opportunities, raise horses, cattle, and more or simply build your dream garden and spend your days fishing along the more than 1200 feet of frontage on the Manatee River.
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OFF MARKET OPPORTUNITIES Development Opportunity, CAPE CORAL www.EdithEsplanade.com 1 - 15 UNITS Waterfront site primed and ready to build upon! Situated on the protected waters of Bikini Basin that opens to the Caloosahatchee River and the bay, offering over 165-feet of water frontage. This homesite is the ideal location to begin your dream. Zoned for multi-family it is sub-dividable. This charming Cape Coral community is comprised of custom-built, waterfront homes just a stone’s throw away from deep-sailboat water.
Yachter’s Dream, LONGBOAT KEY www.BayouCircle.com 100’ DOCK - MINUTES TO THE BAY Located at the southern end of Longboat Key this residence boasts an elevated site, tongue and groove cathedral ceilings, custom teak interior doors, an open living area with fire place, an office, a 20kw gas generator, reverse osmosis pool and full house window storm protection This custom residence sits on a wide deep water canal with views out to Buttonwood Cove of Sarasota Bay.
Serenity, CASEY KEY www.CaseyKeyRoad.com GULF TO BAY Come back home to a tropical oasis. Located on the widest part of Casey Key this estate home has a 75-foot unobstructed easement just out your front door. A large covered patio, overlooks a lush tropical landscaping while a three-level waterfall/ Koi pond offers movement and soothing Island sound. Stroll out back to the day dock at the end of your private street.
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