Neighborhood Spotlight

Condo on the Bay

By: Barbara Verhey, MBA, Realtor®, eXp Realty, LLC Sarasota

Decisions, decisions... what to do today? Residents at Condo on the Bay can enjoy all phases of the best that Florida life has to offer! Imagine enjoying amazing, unobstructed views of Sarasota Bay from your personal balcony with the sunset every evening! Days can be filled with activities like tennis or pickleball, boating, kayaking, jet-skiing from the deep-water condo docks, and walking to downtown Sarasota for dining, shopping, and the world-class arts community; or taking a short drive to Lido, Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island or Siesta beaches.

Tired yet? Then relax at either of the two heated pools or join in the monthly social, trivia, or BBQ nights.

Condo on the Bay, located at the western most point of Blvd. of the Arts, offers elegant condominiums in a variety of floor plans from 2-3 bed units ranging from 1,288 SF to 1,729 SF in two 18 floor towers, and 20 townhomes of 2,685 SF with personal boat docks.

Residents enjoy the security of a 24/7 manned entrance gate, concierge service, and designated covered parking.

Development in the area surrounding Condo on the Bay can only assure the value of its residences in the future. The Quay is a 14-acre ‘extension’ of downtown Sarasota offering shopping, dining, boutique hotel, and residential opportunities in a scenic setting. Also under construction is the 53-acre waterfront revitalization project known as The Bay, which will provide shaded biking and walking paths, kayak launch, and health and wellness programs, and much more.

Condo on the Bay combines a beach and urban lifestyle with amazing views! How do I know? I live there… Who says you can’t have it all!

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RASM NEWS Employee Anniversary

RASM happily recognizes the workplace anniversaries of our professional staff.

RASM CEO, Jeff

Arakelian, celebrates five years with the Association this month. “It has been five years since becoming RASM CEO. In partnership with the leadership, our Association has Reached Further™ than we could have imagined. With almost 9,000 members, RASM has grown to the 44th largest local association in the U.S. and the 7th largest in Florida. We are celebrating our 100th anniversary and accomplished a long-sought RASM goal to open a firstclass facility to serve our Manatee members.”

Jeff maintains that “it has been an honor and a privilege to serve as RASM CEO. I am looking forward to several more years with RASM.” •

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JOIN A RASM COMMITTEE

Business Partner Committee: Review, organize and support activities and events. A Business Partner membership is required.

(Meets as needed) Open to Business Partners.

Community Outreach Committee: Evaluate, recommend, and organize projects to benefit the community and enhance the image of REALTORS®. Selects community service activities for REALTORS® to volunteer time and/or donate items in need.

(Meets monthly) O Open to both. Global Business Committee: Develop and implement education programs, networking events, and provide resources to prepare REALTORS® to successfully handle issues that are an integral part of working with international buyers and sellers. GBC Membership is required. (Meets monthly) Open to both.

Grievance Committee: Review ethics complaints and arbitration requests to make preliminary evaluation to determine if a Professional Standards hearing is warranted. Annual training is

required. Three-year term. (Meets as necessary) Open to REALTORS®.

Leadership Academy Committee: Oversees the development and implementation of the Leadership Academy program. Committee members are expected to take an active role in each phase of the program. (Meets monthly) Open to REALTORS®.

Political Action Advisory Committee: Identify opportunities for Association members to become better acquainted with candidates running for elected office. Conducts candidate interviews and recommends PAC contributions and support of

candidates. (Meets as needed) Open to REALTORS®.

Professional Development Committee: Provide professional career development opportunities to enhance the skills, knowledge, and professionalism of all members. (Meets

monthly) Open to both.

Professional Standards Committee: To provide hearing panels as required to hear matters of alleged unethical conduct by members or to provide arbitration to resolve a dispute between REALTOR® principals. Service for two years on Grievance Committee is a prerequisite. Annual training is required. T Three-year term. (Meets as selected for each hearing) Open to REALTORS®.

Property Management Council Committee: To create a strong network of connected and well-educated property managers in Sarasota and Manatee County that uphold the REALTOR® Code of Ethics through a high standard of professionalism.

(Meets every other month) Open to both. Public Policy Committee: To address local public policy issues that affect RASM’s membership and the real estate industry generally. Recommend allocation of local issues advocacy funds to be used to support RASM public policy

positions. (Meets as needed) Open to REALTORS®.

REALTOR® Attorney Joint Committee: Plan periodic legal programs for members and provide monthly articles or Q&A for ELEVATE magazine. Duty to stay current with real estate

laws and FREC changes. (Meets every other month) Open to REALTORS®.

RPAC Fundraising Task Force: To fundraise and increase awareness of RPAC amongst our members. To develop and implement programs to encourage member investment in

RPAC. (Meets monthly) Open to both.

RRCF Fundraising Committee: To develop and implement fundraising ideas to raise funds for the RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation. (Meets as needed) Open to both.

RRCF Grant Task Force: Identifies and evaluates local charitable organizations with real estate-related missions as potential grant recipients. Reviews grant proposals and makes recommendations for grants to the RRCF Board of

Directors. (Meets as needed) Open to REALTORS®.

RRCF Scholarship Committee: Reviews applicants and awards annual RASM Scholarships. The Committee supports the program by establishing scholarship criteria, selecting recipients, recommending policy changes. Two-year term.

(Meets as needed) Open to REALTORS®.

YPN Committee: To assist young real estate professionals excel in their careers by providing business, networking, leadership and volunteer opportunities to support their career development. (Meets monthly) Open to

both.

Reach Further with Your Service

2023 Committee Applications are due on September 30, 2022