Archive | Awards/Designations
Kundulini Yoga Certification Obtained In Rishikesh, India. Mackenzie Elizabeth received her Kundulini Yoga Certification in Rishikesh, India to grow her understanding of the connection between spiritual & scientific healing practices. Beginning as a gymnast at age 3 and progressing to certification in teaching yoga, Mackenzie continuously pushes her body beyond limitations of the mind. In her practice, she guides you through Shathkarma (purifying the body), Pranayama (breathing exercises), nutrition & specific meditations to unblock the subconscious mind waking up the brain to unite the mind & body. By doing this you are detoxifying, ridding of mental blockages & following your […]
Sandals Resorts International Recognizes GEM Travel Consultants. Gail Miller, owner of GEM Travel Consultants, Inc was recognized by Sandals Resorts International for his continued support of the world’s most awarded International Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts. In December of 2018, Gail and his wife Judy were honored to attend the World Wide STAR Awards held at Ocho Rios, Jamaica at the combined resorts of Sandals and Beaches. During the 4 day retreat, there was time for education, recognition and some down time to enjoy the resorts. GEM Travel Consultants has been in the same location at 3737 Bahia Vista Street for the […]
Booker High School Artwork Makes Quay Sarasota Construction Site Visably Appealing. Students from the Booker High School Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) program recently contributed works of art which are on display at Quay Sarasota, a new mixed-use waterfront neighborhood destination with residential, retail, hotel and office opportunities under construction along downtown Sarasota’s waterfront. GreenPointe Communities, the developer of Quay Sarasota, is collaborating with students from Booker‘s VPA program, offering students the opportunity to showcase their talents in the heart of Sarasota’s Arts & Cultural District. “We are thrilled to collaborate with students and faculty from Booker High School’s VPA […]
Blenda and James Vines TapSnappers Of The Year. Blenda and James Vines were awarded the TapSnap Franchisee of the Year Award. A TapSnap franchisee for 5 years they started their first franchise in Manatee County. After a year in the business, they bought the Sarasota County Franchise. After realizing how many events they were doing in Orlando, they purchased the Orlando franchise last year, for a total of three franchises. Scott McInnis, CEO of TapSnap shares, “Jimmy and Blenda Vines, Franchisee owners of TapSnap1113, are long-time members of the FAC and have rarely, if ever, missed a meeting. Our Vancouver […]
Princeton Review Once Again Ranks New College Highly. New College of Florida is one of the nation’s best colleges for students seeking a superb education with great career preparation at an affordable price, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company profiles New College in the 2019 edition of its annual guide, The Best Value Colleges: 200 Schools with Exceptional ROI for Your Tuition Investment. The Princeton Review crunched more than 40 data points to tally return on investment (ROI) ratings for more than 650 colleges before selecting the 200 it included in the book. The data comes from […]
Have A Newsworthy Activity Or Event? Submit it to REAL Exclusive Magazine! Click HERE to download the submission guidelines. Talk of the Town Submission Guidelines The Talk of the Town section of REAL Exclusive Magazine is designed to inform consumers, businesses and Realtors of noteworthy information and events within our local community. To submit items for consideration in an upcoming issue of REAL Exclusive Magazine, and/or on GetRealExclusive.com please adhere to the following guidelines: SUBMISSION IDEAS: Awards, New designations earned, Promotions and anniversaries, Announcements, News and press releases, Office moves or openings, Builder/developer updates, Community news, New hires, Educational opportunities, […]
Premier Sotheby’s Realtor Takes Key Venice Role. Realtor Victoria Stutlz of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty became the new 2018-9 Chairman of the Board of Venice Area Chamber of Commerce at the 94th Installation of New Officers. Originally from Boston, Victoria has worked in the real estate industry for over 18 years. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from Northern Kentucky University in Alexandria, Kentucky. Victoria obtained her business experience in Cincinnati, where she worked in sales for a Fortune 500 company for several years before transitioning into real estate with a prominent brokerage. In 2001, she and […]
Mayor’s Feed The Hungry Program Receives $1,115. Music Compound presented Mayor’s Feed the Hungry Program with a donation in the amount of $1,115. The donation was raised at the 4th annual Beer, Bands, and BBQ event. “The Mayor’s Feed the Hungry Program was delighted to receive a generous donation from the recent fundraiser. We appreciate the gift from all who participated in this event. This is just in time for the holidays to provide gift cards to many needy local families, and continue our ongoing campaign to feed as many as we can.” Scott Biehler, Executive Director of Mayor’s Feed […]
William M. Seider Is One Of Three Attorneys In Sarasota With Dual Certification. Williams Parker announced that partner William M. Seider, a Florida Bar board certified Real Estate attorney, has achieved an additional Florida Bar board certification in Condominium and Planned Development Law. He is one of three attorneys in Sarasota to hold both designations. Seider handles a range of real estate matters and specializes in representing developers to structure, finance, construct, and develop condominiums and subdivisions. He also handles high-end residential sales and has helped form more than 100 condominiums and subdivisions in the region, including Fairway Bay III, […]
Every 49 Minutes A Drunk Driver Kills Someone In The U.S. In 1998, John Saputo – CEO and President of Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, Steve White – owner of Steve White’s Auto Repair and AAA’s Gene DeToma got together in Sarasota, Florida to discuss what they could do to help curb the growing epidemic of impaired driving. Too often, they witnessed how lives were destroyed because drivers would get behind the wheel impaired, thereby endangering themselves and other roadway users. Thanks to those discussions and the ongoing support of AAA and Budweiser (Anheuser Busch), the Tow to Go program keeps […]
Suncoast Charities For Children Thanks Sarasota Board Of County Commissioners. Suncoast Charities for Children recognized the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners for their grant support, through Visit Sarasota, towards the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival during their November 27th meeting. The Grand Prix Festival has become a destination event and continues to generate a strong economic and charitable benefit to the area. The 2018 Festival generated an Economic Impact of $21 Million, 14,800 room nights, and $322,000 in total resort & state sales tax recovered by the county. Over the past five years, a combined estimated economic impact of $140 […]
Kim Pettit Now Operations Specialist. Caldwell Trust Company announced the promotion of Kim Pettit to the position of operations specialist according to R. G. “Kelly” Caldwell Jr., CEO and president. Pettit joined Caldwell in 2017 as operations associate, bringing decades of financial experience that began in 1994, just after she completed high school. The Pittsburgh native moved to Florida in 1985. Prior to joining Caldwell she had been with Northern Trust for 16 years as a senior client service support officer, working in private banking, lending and trust services. Pettit is based in the Venice office, reporting to Elaine Griffin, […]
SAS Owner Jesse White Opens New Showroom. Sarasota Architectural Salvage (SAS) owner Jesse White recently opened a new showroom at 5265 University Parkway, Unit 105, Sarasota (Kohls location). White founded SAS in 2003 and the new location represents a departure from the company’s long standing 15 year history of warehouse operations as the new location is in a shopping center. The retail store features salvage materials transformed into up-cycled products. The grand opening takes place at 2pm, Friday, November 2nd. Sarasota Architectural Salvage Warehouse & Garden (Original Location) 1093 Central Avenue Sarasota, Florida 34236 941-955-6699
Sirius Day Spa Lakewood Ranch Ribbon Cutting. The Manatee Chamber of Commerce and Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance will host a ribbon cutting celebration for Sirius Day Spa Lakewood Ranch. The ribbon cutting takes place on Thursday, November 1st at 4pm at their location. Sirius Day Spa Lakewood Ranch is the first of three Sirius Day Spa locations to open in the state of Florida. Sirius Day Spa features more than 40 services at their location. Services include facials, massage, infra red treatments, waxing, teeth whitening, body wraps, manicures/pedicures, full boday massage chairs, hair styling and more. Sirius Day Spa The […]
Working Mother Magazine Ranks Aimee Cogan As A Top Wealth Advisor Mom. Morgan Stanley announced that Aimee Cogan, CFP®, CIMA®, a Managing Director, Financial Advisor in the firm’s Sarasota Wealth Management office, was named to Working Mother magazine’s list of Top Wealth Advisor Moms. This listing recognizes a select group of individuals who, while pursuing careers as successful Financial Advisors, also juggle the responsibilities of having one or more children under the age of 18 living at home. “We congratulate Aimee Cogan for her inclusion on this list,” commented Giovanni Renteria Branch Manager of Morgan Stanley’s Sarasota office. “She continues […]
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
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