SRQ Magazine | October 2021 | Women Who Roar Special Feature

WOMAN WHO ROAR | FALL 2021

BRENDA BOYD MAY

BROKER/OWNER, BOYD REALTY LLC

"We are the oldest same-family, same-owner company in Manatee County, Est. 1952."

I WAS REARED IN A FAMILY THAT HAS "ROARED" FOR GENERATIONS.

My mother, Fay Boyd was well known in Manatee and Sarasota counties for her philanthropy. My father, Wilbur Boyd and my grandfather, H.E. Boyd served in the Florida Legislature for many years. My cousin, Senator Jim Boyd is serving today, so I grew up in the Florida Senate. My children grew up in Major League Baseball. I met my husband, Milt May at Manatee Community college, when he was a rookie with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Milt has spent the last 8 years as hitting instructor for the Orioles in Sarasota. He is a 30 year veteran player and coach in the major leagues. It’s great for him to be home and work with young players. Today, my personal focus is on Christ centered philanthropy. I am proud to support The Paul and Toni Azinger Compassion Center.

I am the owner of Boyd Realty, LLC., the oldest samefamily real estate company in Manatee and Sarasota Counties. It was established by my father in 1952. We aren’t the biggest fish in the sea but we swim with the sharks everyday. I’m proud to be the leader of bright young professionals who use their energy to better our community. To percolate in this competitive business, I have chosen to put my whimsical personality in the Boyd logo. Our “Fun Fish For Sale” signs stick out in the sea of Navy blue!

An old attorney friend once told me “Brenda, you are like a good old boy in a skirt!“ Yes, that’s exactly who I am!

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