Please Help Us Feed The Hungry Food Benefits The Boys And Girls Club Drop off non-perishable food items in bags or boxes, or to make a monetary donation make checks payable to the Mayor’s Feed The Hungry. Safe drop off location: Floors 4 Pros 2108 Whitfield Park Loop Sarasota, FL 34243 Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm (941) 666-8640
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Pete Samuel Bryant Samuel Enterprises, Inc. By: Ed Bertha & Gabi Charity Photography By: Daniel Perales Studios & PIX360 “It was a big challenge to show the home’s potential and eventually we found the right buyer with the vision and the courage to take on the renovation of this home.” Gabi Charity Realtor/Listing Agent CHARITY & WEISS International Group BHHS Florida Realty This monumental waterfront estate home was built in 1972 by, at the time, well known Architect Erwin Gremli for his own use, explaining why the home was built with extraordinary strength exceeding current codes for the period.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
James M. Towery & Associates Juniper Landscaping Providing the best in market value for design building and maintaining quality landscaping. James M. Towery & Associates James M. Towery & Associates (JMTA) mantra is “The Art & Science of Design with Nature.” JMTA has been providing residential design and consulting services throughout Florida and the Caribbean for over 30 years. They are involved in all phases of residential design from conceptual design through landscape management quality control. Meet James M. Towery, “Jim”, an avid tennis player and devoted family man. Jim founded James M. Towery & Associates in 1989. As a […]
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
John Wolterman NetZero Construction By Ed Bertha Cover Photography by James Corwin Johnson “Protect Your Family And Your Investment” Concrete, we can trace the word back to the Latin verb concrescere, meaning “to grow together.” It’s been around since the Egyptians used gypsum and lime mortars in the pyramids and still forms the basis for construction today. John Wolterman’s industry experience is a comprehensive blend of educational knowledge and practical experience. Growing up in the suburbs of Cincinnati, John learned the fundamentals of construction firsthand. His father owned a company specializing in concrete projects, and thus his interest in the […]
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Ashton Oaks by Heritage Builders A Private Enclave In The Heart Of Sarasota By Ed Bertha Ashton Oaks is a private, gated new home community comprised of just 20 new single-family homes. These stunning luxury homes are conceived and delivered by Sarasota’s premier home builder, Heritage Builders. Ashton Oaks provides a rare opportunity to build a new home with the ability to customize in this coveted Sarasota area. This exclusive enclave is ideally located in one of Sarasota’s finest school districts and just minutes from downtown, the area’s finest shopping, cultural attractions and Gulf Beaches. “Ashton Oaks’ location is one […]
Friday, August 28, 2015
James M. Towery The Art and Science of Design with Nature By Ed Bertha Photography by Giovanni Lunardi Layout by Christian Lunardi Growing up in Michigan, outside Detroit, James “Jim” Towery’s life was like so many others in The Motor City. His father worked in the automotive industry and mother in the local church. Jim could have followed his father’s footsteps, but a summer stint with a local gardener changed his trajectory. It was the love of the outdoors that set Jim’s future course, and led him to enroll at Michigan State University. Jim shares, “I’ve had an artistic flair […]
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Saving Nature At The VUE Photography/story by Ed Bertha As the VUE continues to rise skyward we look back on the day a lone Reclinata Palm Tree, the only living thing on the job site except for the scurrying of craftsman and machines, was saved from obliteration by a move to the end of the Ritz Carlton driveway near 41. The tree was rumored to be planted in the early 1900’s, maybe predating the construction of John Ringling’s hotel. Where will this “tree on wheels” end up next? What was involved? 90 days of prep time 200 ton crane 68,000 […]
Thursday, February 19, 2015
DeVittori Custom Woodworks The Peak of Perfection By Lalaena Gonzalez-Figueroa With a surgeon’s precision he ensures that every cut is clean, every angle exact. Ryan DeVittori’s commitment to excellence is reflected in each project he handles, and has earned his company, DeVittori Custom Woodworks, a thriving customer base. He was just 23 years old when he launched his company, but Ryan had by then acquired a keen understanding of the needs of his industry’s most discriminating clientele. He had also established himself, early on, as a visionary and a go-getter for whom outstanding quality was a professional benchmark.
Friday, July 11, 2014
Carrie Riley A Splash Of Color By Lalaena Gonzalez-Figueroa Photography by Giovanni Lunardi Layout by Christian Lunardi A tenacious professional with energy to spare, Carrie Riley has made excellence a habit. Growing up, Carrie was attracted to interior design. Her parents owned a large flooring and counter top company, and at a young age she eagerly accompanied them to job sites. “I used to play interior designer,” she recalls. “I’d spend hours with remnant materials, putting together countertops, wood floors and tile accents to create and recreate dream homes.” By 16, Carrie had garnered a position as an assistant at […]
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Ryan Perrone Nautilus Homes Perfecting The Shell By Lalaena Gonzalez-Figueroa Photography by Giovanni Lunardi Design by Christian Lunardi “From Form Follows Function Until Form And Function Are One” The Nautilus has been revered and studied by mathematicians, biologists, and philosophers for ages. It has endured for millions of years, an exquisite specimen that exemplifies the relationship between form and function. “The shell,” says Ryan Perrone, “represents everything that can be accomplished in the building process: beautiful design, solid construction, and innovative use of space.” Ryan, who grew up working in his family’s construction business, launched Nautilus Homes to fulfill a […]
Thursday, March 27, 2014
David Vallone Restorations By Sheila Brannan Longo Photography by Chad Spencer Back in 1986, David Vallone worked as a trim carpenter for a high-end builder constructing a home in The Oaks. On the last few days of the job, Vallone noticed some men bringing in a very fine collection of antique furniture that was just restored. Talking with them, he realized restoring antiques would provide more enjoyment than doing construction work, and was hired by them soon afterwards.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
REAL Magazine Digital Edition Featuring: Jay Anderson & Edgewater Contractors, State of the Arts Gallery, Donte’s Den, Carl Abbott and more. Click on magazine cover to launch Digital Edition.
Monday, November 5, 2012
REAL Magazine Digital Edition Featuring: Steve Marino & Home-Tech, Neiman Marcus, American Cancer Society, Porsche Cayenne and more. Click on magazine cover to launch Digital Edition.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Dane Spencer: Landscape Architect By Lalaena Gonzalez-Figueroa Photography: Pool, Greg Wilson, balance Giovanni Lunardi Attorneys think with words, musicians think with notes, and mathematicians think with numbers. Dane Spencer, Landscape Architect, thinks with pictures. When visiting a site for the first time Dane uses careful observation to note the assets and limitations a project site has to offer. Every site is different: Where is the shade? Are there views, and from what vantage point? What and where should be screened? What indoor uses influence outdoor spaces?
Thursday, January 5, 2012
INNDESIGN INC: Where Custom Meets Creative By Kacey C. Krznaric INNDESIGN is a state-of-the-art innovative kitchen and bath design and remodeling company, specializing in home storage and space planning. In addition to INNDESIGN’s accredited team of professionals that share 100 years of combined experience in the industry
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