Posts Tagged ‘Siesta Key’
Posted by shelleywhiteside on December 30, 2011
Sarasota natives and longtime real estate professionals, Kim and Patty have become one of the most successful teams in Sarasota with over 1,000 closed transactions and even more satisfied clients.
A member of the Sarasota Association of Realtors (SAR) since 1976, Kim has earned many awards for his sales production and customer satisfaction, including “The Legend” award for over five consecutive years in the top three percent of agents in the United States. Kim is also a past president of SAR and has served regularly on many committees. Patty has been a Realtor alongside Kim for over 10 years. Among her many talents, Patty has an excellent eye for decorating and seeing the attributes or the potential in any property.
Posted by John Butzko on December 21, 2011
Located along Midnight Pass Road on beautiful Siesta Key, seven-story Harbor Towers is the perfect place for those who enjoy the feeling of a grand hotel while having their boat at their door. Upon entrance to the community, a welcoming waterfall creates the ambiance of a luxurious tropical vacation enveloped by lush, meticulously kept landscaping. Both spacious and relaxing, the attractive lobby offers a quiet atmosphere and comfortable seating. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on October 27, 2011

This incredible custom residence is set at the tip of Point Crisp. Pictured: 1456 Point Crisp Rd.
Named after a robber-baron and an exquisite and historic part of Siesta Key’s past, the peninsula of Point Crisp extends into the Intracoastal Waterway and Little Sarasota Bay on the east side of Siesta Key—just south of the Stickney Point Bridge. This exclusive enclave of 16 properties lines a lush, tropical, meandering road. Of these, nine properties are set on a point of land that juts out into Little Sarasota Bay, affording beautiful water views from both the front and rear of the homes. One special property even boasts its own private island. In addition to its proximity to one of the world’s most gorgeous beaches, this prized location offers exceptional boating water. Point Crisp is truly a unique tropical paradise and a pleasure to call home. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on September 22, 2011
Located just off the mainland and downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle and Lido Key make a unique community of single-family homes and condominiums amid a string of world-class shopping venues.
Just over the magnificent Ringling Bridge and you enter the historic and beautiful St. Armands Circle, where 130 stores on the circle pamper customers from all areas of the United States and many foreign countries. These stores range from fine shops to restaurants, as continental flavor and charm grace this synthesis of past and present. Adding to the casually elegant atmosphere, lush tropical plantings surround visitors and future home owners. (more…)
Posted by shelleywhiteside on September 15, 2011
Originally from Cambridge, Massachusetts, Anna entered the real estate industry in 1997 after a successful career in education, serving as a teacher’s assistant and later as a guidance counselor.
A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Lesley College in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Anna earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in counseling psychology. This background aided the transition to her role as a Realtor, where she served home buyers and sellers with DeWolfe/ Coldwell Banker Real Estate Company in Cambridge for 14 years. She was honored in the Chairman’s and President’s Club for many years.
A top-performance producer, Anna is known as a confident, engaging and tenacious professional who proudly provides her clients with detail-oriented needs assessments tailored to meet individual real estate goals. Her thorough knowledge of the market provides an expert basis for negotiating positive outcomes with maximum return on investments.
Posted by shelleywhiteside on August 31, 2011
Originally from Oslo, Norway, Vidar relocated to Siesta Key in 1993, where he began his real estate career with Exit Creative Realty. Schooled in Norway for business, construction and technical drawing, Vidar brings a diverse professional background to his career.
All-around knowledgeable in all forms of residential real estate, Vidar’s superior personal skills and proven market familiarity help lead his clients to the successful results they deserve.
Posted by John Butzko on August 17, 2011

Enjoy the vibrance of Siesta Village, just a breath away from Sara Sands.
Located on beautiful Siesta Key, boaters will enjoy the quick proximity to the Grand Canal with only one bridge to the bay from properties within Sara Sands. It is also just a bike or short car ride to the world-famous Siesta Key Beach and the vibrant Village, home to shops and restaurants and a host of year-round festivals. The neighborhood is mostly comprised of homes built in the 1950s and ‘60s. (more…)
Posted by shelleywhiteside on July 15, 2011

Having graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor’s degree in business administration/marketing, Rick provides his clients with the advantages of effective marketing strategies complemented by his remarkable customer service. A Realtor since 2008, he joined Michael Saunders & Company after working with Coldwell Banker, where he specialized in Short Sales.
Rick earned a Community Association Manager (CAM) license in 2011 to further his knowledge pertaining to homeowners associations. Additionally, he is a member of the Community Association Institute, and has been on the board of County Oaks since 2008.
Posted by shelleywhiteside on July 15, 2011
A graduate of Illinois State University with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics, and a master’s degree in education, Deborah brings a diverse background to her role as a Realtor.
Having served for over 10 years in medical nutrition sales in the Sarasota area, Deborah has developed a number of relationships with some of the leading physicians on the Suncoast. By the time she transitioned to the real estate industry in 2011, Deborah gained a wealth of area knowledge, community information and customer service savvy to complement her new role in helping homebuyers and sellers achieve their goals. To enhance the service she provides her clients, Deborah has completed Solution Based Selling and Pathways to Leadership Graduate training programs.
Posted by shelleywhiteside on June 22, 2011
Originally from Wisconsin, Stephanie lived in San Francisco for 20 years before locating to the Sarasota area in 2003. With an extensive background in marketing, she owned and operated a marketing company for 18 years in the San Francisco Bay area. During this time, she also served as the US representative for a French transfer of technology firm.
After gaining experience working for a commercial developer in San Francisco, Stephanie obtained her real estate license in 2003 in Sarasota where she specializes in waterfront properties, the second-home market and investment real estate. Additionally, she has earned the Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI) REO Specialist (REOS) and Transnational Referral Certifications (TRC) designations. Prior to joining the Siesta Key office of Michael Saunders & Company, Stephanie was the broker for the Gulf & Bay Club here on Siesta Key.