welcome!

thank you for your interest in my hometown, bradenton, florida, adjoining sarasota. if you have not been to bradenton and sarasota already, i would love to hear from you so that i can tell you all about it. did you know there is an alternative to orlando for your florida vacation? would you like to visit a quieter area than orlando that is within close proximity to some of florida's most beautiful beaches, rivers and wildlife yet within easy reach of orlando theme parks? be near the van wezel performing arts hall, ringling museum of art, myakka river state park, jungle gardens, mote aquarium, pittsburgh pirates & cincinnati reds spring training. our white sandy beaches on the gulf of mexico include bradenton beach, coquina beach, siesta key beach, lido beach, venice beach and we are near longboat key, saint petersburg and clearwater. whether you enjoy boating, golfing, shopping or just exploring, bradenton is centrally located to a wide variety of recreational activities. take a 45-minute trek to tampa to see the tampa bay buccaneers football season as well as other sports and our tampa theme parks claim-to-fame, busch gardens and adventure island. see the florida guide page for links to our attractions. you can fly into to the sarasota-bradenton international airport (srq) or tampa international airport (tia) on one of the top airlines. orlando is only 1.5 hours drive away and miami is only 3 hours drive away.

experience america from the florida perspective!

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• bradenton vacation & seasonal home rentals-

vacation and seasonal rentals are available. see the rental page to be introduced to these fine florida homes. if you are looking for something different, you are welcome to make special requests. private pools at most homes. contact me for your self-catering accommodations to make your florida gulf coast vacation plans a reality. if you are building a home and need a temporary residence while building, longer term accommodations may be made.

• sabal harbour with tennis & basketball courts, resort - like community swimming pool
• regal oaks for a quiet family neighborhood near to golf
• greenfield plantation golf community - public course
• heritage harbour golf community - public course - enjoy stoneybrook at heritage harbour
• braden river lakes- waterfront community with tennis courts & playground
•  river pointe lake & river front homes with community boat ramp with gulf access
• waterlefe golf community, waterlefe golf & river club, community pool & dining
• linger lodge area (annual)  old florida charm on braden river private boat launch
• other bradenton-sarasota area homes and villas available
• rental referrals available if i do no have what you look for!
• orlando referrals available for the two centre holidays!

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  • vacation home management-

  have your florida property managed by a dedicated, educated, licensed realtor with experience in vacation properties! let your holiday home by the week, month, season or longer. property management is also provided for those wishing to use their home as a second home without renting. each management program is tailored to the individual homeowner.    

  visit the gulf coast of florida!

• bradenton-sarasota residential real estate sales-

when opportunity knocks, you should open the door!

whether you would like to purchase a new construction or resale florida property, i can help you find the best home, or villa, to suit your needs and wishes. while vacation home sales are my area of specialty, i also help those wishing to relocate or move within bradenton. working with someone who is a lifetime florida resident can help save your valuable time in your search! because of my lifetime interest and training with horses, i may also be of particular service in locating a horse property for the equestrian.

vacation home purchase quest tips: waterfront (lake, pond, river, bay, gulf) or preserve area view & private swimming pool will help your rental appeal. work with a specialist agent who is knowlegable about the local regulations. 

• licensed, educated, experienced and dedicated 
   
• remax gulfstream realty is the #1 real estate company in the bradenton-sarasota area for sales
• bradenton, florida native
• property management experience since 1998
• state licensed realtor since 1999
• member, remax international
• member, manatee association of realtors & national association of realtors, multiple listing service
  member, wealthbuilders, 1031 exchange group
• continuing real estate education
• awards:
• 2004 remax president's club
• 2005 remax international executive club
• equine experience
• boating knowledge