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Posted by Beth Ward on July 15, 2010
Michael Saunders is please to welcome Linda Thompson to the St. Armands office.
A results-oriented, energetic and highly focused professional, Linda strives to maintain a clear focus on each customer’s individual needs and preferences—and she has been successful with this philosophy.
A native of Audubon, New Jersey, and longtime resident of York, Pennsylvania, Linda has been a Sarasota County permanent resident since 1992. In her real estate career, she brings a high level of service and customer support to meet the needs and concerns of her clients. She is a member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing and the ILHM Million Dollar Guild, and has earned designation as a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) by the Senior Advantage Real Estate Council® and the National Association of Realtors, is ICREA® Transnational Certified, and is experienced in property and project Management.
You may contact Linda at 941.400.0805 or LindaThompson@michaelsaunders.com
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Posted by Beth Ward on June 28, 2010
Michael Saunders is pleased to welcome Sharon Ross to the St. Armands office.
A native of Butler, Pennsylvania, and an alumna of Michigan State University, Sharon relocated to Sarasota in 1983, where she began her career at the Woodlands II at Bent Tree, Prestancia, and The Oaks. She further honed her skills as the leading salesperson for ten years at The Venice Golf and Country Club, where she established her reputation as a knowledgeable specialist who listens carefully and anticipates the desires of discerning buyers. At the completion of the Venice Golf and Country Club, Sharon continued her career with the sale of new homes and home sites at University Park Country Club.
In 2002, Sharon became part of US Assets Groups, selling Orchid Beach Club on Lido Key, where she was responsible for over $73 million in condominium sales in 18 months. Simultaneously, she was involved in the successful sales at Beau Ciel on Sarasota Bay. When The Founders Club, a community and club valued at $425 million, was launched, Sharon, as director of sales, lead the community in a successful opening with 50 percent of the community selling in just 18 months. After her five-year tenure at The Founders Club, Sharon joins the team at Michael Saunders & Company.
You may contact Sharon at 941.320.4190 or SharonRoss@michaelsaunders.com
Posted by John Butzko on December 8, 2009
The St. Armands area offers a variety of lifestyle options.
Barbara Roberts, managing broker of our St. Armands Circle offices, reports an increase in walk-in activity. During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the agents of her office noted return customers coming in to inquire about the status of the real estate market.
St. Armands Office Agents – News and Notes
We are pleased to welcome Karen Lyons Nowadly to our St. Armands offices. Karen brings over 10 years of real estate experience Michael Saunders & Company.
A premier property was just listed by Jenifer Schwell in the Grand Bay condominium community on Longboat Key. This residence is elegant and sophisticated with top-of-the-world views of the city and Sarasota Bay. This newly listed property is priced at $1.295 million. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on October 13, 2009
Unique shopping and dining venues attract visitors to St. Armands Circle from around the world. Photo courtesy of visitflorida.com.
The St. Armands area continues to garner attention for its exceptional location among beautiful beaches and world-class shopping and dining venues. To further introduce the many charms of their remarkable destination to potential homebuyers around the world, the agents of our St. Armands office have participated in blogs and engaged the web’s most popular social networking sites, according to branch Managing Broker Barbara Roberts.
The Power of the Web
Recently, St. Armands agent Barbara Dumbaugh received a lead through Trulia.com, one of the web’s most widely viewed real estate resources. Here, she was able to hand select and present a collection of area properties based on the buyer’s requirements for characteristics, amenities and neighborhoods. The buyer agreed, was satisfied with the selection, and made the trip here for an in-person tour. Barbara sold him a property listed by Yolanda Kaufman, also an agent of the St. Armands office. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on August 25, 2009
St. Armands Circle
The casually elegant St. Armands Circle on Lido Key stands as the southern gateway to Longboat Key, and presents a superlative collection of boutiques, art galleries, restaurants and outdoor cafes. Encircling a well-manicured park and enveloped by a tropical Florida ambiance, St. Armands Circle provides a memorable experience for residents and visitors alike, who seek the charms of a world-class shopping and dining destination. For those who desire their own piece of this exclusive location, the agents our longstanding St. Armands real estate office are area experts who specialize in matching people with the perfect properties.
Areas of Interest
Barbara Roberts, Managing Broker of our St. Armands office, has noticed a heightened buyer interest in available properties located on the southern end of Longboat Key and throughout Lido Key. These residential opportunities vary from elegant beachfront penthouses to modest single-family homes, so the choices are sure to please any taste. Agents working out of our John Ringling office are greeting more and more people who stop by to inquire about what “great buys” are around for them. We are also seeing more buyers who are planning to retire within the next several years and want to know how the market is faring. (more…)
