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REAL luxury – Royal Luncheon At The Concession

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Royal Luncheon At The Concession Hosted By: Deborah O’Mara & Tom Cinquegrano Michael Saunders & Company Click HERE to download event collage. Slideshow below.

Chef Paul Mattison, Concession, Deb O'Mara, Deborah O’Mara, Michael Saunders, Paul Mattison, Tom Cinquegrano

REAL adventure – 70th Birthday Cruise

Friday, February 26, 2016

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70th Birthday Cruise Photography/Story By Deborah O’Mara Recently I had the opportunity to surprise my husband, Charlie, on his 70th birthday with an extended cruise on the SS Catherine (Saone River & Rhone River) & SS Antoinette (Rhine River). The trip was organized by Pat and Randy Lyon, Realtors at Berkshire Hathaway through their company, Cruise Planners. We had a group of 28 (14 couples) and it was truly amazing! I even visited with two clients in Amsterdam! If I can share one thing about River Cruises, it’s like being at the Ritz Carlton 24/7. I was very fortunate to […]

Cruise Planners, Deb O'Mara, Deborah O'Mara, Pat Lyon, Randy Lyon

Cover – The Ultra Luxury Property Group – RE/MAX Alliance Group

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

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The Ultra Luxury Property Group Christy Travis-Hey, Jay Travis and Kimberly Mills Flying High By Becca Z. Towery Photography by Giovanni Lunardi Layout by Christian Lunardi Meet Christy Travis-Hey, Jay Travis and Kimberly Mills, founders of the Ultra Luxury Property Group. The three real estate experts bring a level of market knowledge that few other real estate groups can match. They deliver an exclusive concierge real estate experience to their clients. With over 25 Elite Business Partners, including currency converters, translators, private jet services, luxury car rentals, personal shoppers and more. They truly have an established relationship with businesses that […]

Christy Travis-Hey, Jay Travis, Kimberly Mills, The Ultra Luxury Property Group

Cover – Giovanni Lunardi – Giovanni Lunardi Photography

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

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Giovanni Lunardi’s View of the World By Richard F. Corrigan It is said that to understand a man’s life you have to walk in his shoes. You can’t, really. But for the first time, you will be allowed to look through another man’s eyes. This is an invitation to view something you have never before been allowed to experience. It’s not scary, but it may cause you to gasp. Your jaw may drop, and you may hear yourself utter words like, “Unbelievable! Amazing! Phenomenal! WOW!” There is not any one of your friends or acquaintances you are even close to […]

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Cover – Lori Davis – JustaBasketCase Wedding & Event Planner

Monday, October 26, 2015

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Lori Davis Wedding & Event Planner Just a Basket Case By Ed Bertha Photography by Giovanni Lunardi Layout by Christian Lunardi Poor, living in a laundromat as a young child, Lori Davis did not go without. Her mother worked two jobs to make ends meet and keep food on the table. Growing up Lori didn’t comprehend the sacrifices her mother made. With a tear running down her cheek Lori reflects, “I have the smartest, talented, most caring mother one could have. At that time I didn’t think so. It took age and maturity for me to appreciate everything.” Now her […]

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REAL Luxury | 2017 Bentley Bentayga

Saturday, October 24, 2015

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2017 Bentley Bentayga, Uniquely Yours By Fred Krasne Named after the 4,200 foot mountain rock, Rocque Bentayga, in Spain’s Grand Canary Island, Bentley has launched an incredibly rapid (0-60 mph in 4 seconds, top speed of 187 mph), all new powerful (W12 engine producing 600 hp/664 lb ft torque), and ground breaking luxury sport utility vehicle that will be truly bespoken for the new owner. It will provide an astonishing experience in not only its ride and handling but by its limitless capabilities to traverse through ice, snow, sand, mud, gravel and off road trails. Drive Dynamics Mode offers the […]

Bentley Bentayga, Dimmitt Automotive, Fred Krasne

Cover – James M. Towery – Coastal Gardens

Friday, August 28, 2015

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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 […]

Becca Towery, Coastal Gardens, James Towery, Jim Towery, Rebecca Towery

Cover – Rick Lamb – RE/MAX Platinum Realty

Thursday, July 23, 2015

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Rick Lamb The Other Waterfront Guy By Lalaena Gonzalez-Figueroa Photography by Giovanni Lunardi Layout by Christian Lunardi Rick Lamb has been involved in the growth of Sarasota’s housing market, famous for exceptional growth, over the last three decades. He specializes in marketing and advertising waterfront properties located in tropical areas of Sarasota that attract global attention and appreciate in value as market demand increases. One of the benefits of living in the Sarasota area is the amazing accessibility to the Gulf waters but there is a demand for waterfront property other than the Gulf. The ‘Other Waterfront’ represents an exclusive […]

Rick Lamb, The Other waterfront Guy

REAL cares | URBANITE THEATRE Launch Party

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

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URBANITE THEATRE Launch Party Special Guests: Harry Lipstein, Brendan Ragan & Summer Wallace, URBANITE THEATER Hosts: Brandy Coffey Ruiz del Vizo and Debra Garrett, Keller Williams Luxury Homes International Click HERE to download PDF. Slide show below.

Brandy Coffey, Brandy Coffey Ruiz del Vizo, Brendan Ragan, Debra Garrett, Harry Lipstein, Summer Wallace, Urbanite Theatre

REAL Luxury – Hand Rolled Cigars By Ernesto

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

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Hand Rolled Cigars With Ybor City’s Ernesto The Way A REAL Cigar Is Meant To Be! Photography by Chad Spencer Click HERE to download PDF. A cigar, like many masterpieces, exemplifies simplicity, a bunch of tobacco leaves rolled together. Yet a cigar is much more than a skilled laborer’s routine assembly of the parts; it is the gift of craftsmen who rely on their hands to forge an elixir of simple pleasure. For cigar lovers, the artistic genius lies in the touch of hands. Ernesto courtesy of Maduro Cigar & Bar. Photo carousel below.

Maduro Cigar Bar

Cover – Jessica Montalvo – DWELL Real Estate

Thursday, May 28, 2015

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Jessica Montalvo Living The Dream By Ed Bertha Photography by Giovanni Lunardi Layout by Christian Lunardi Jessica Montalvo grew up in Sarasota, and for a real estate professional there’s no place like home. She launched her real estate career after working for a local landscape architect. Her draw to real estate was the ability to assist individuals and families in making one of the most important decisions of their lives. Jessica entered real estate as an assistant to a Realtor and then worked as a closer for a real estate law firm before getting her license and actively practicing real […]

DWELL, DWELL Real Estate, Jessica Montalvo

REAL Luxury – 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Thursday, May 28, 2015

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2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport Design Excellence and Engineering Integrity By Andy Wise General Manager, Land Rover Southpointe Recently, Land Rover Southpointe revealed the new Discovery Sport, the world’s most versatile premium compact SUV, and the first member of the new Discovery family. Unique to its segment, Discovery Sport’s dynamic design combines 5+2 seating with design and engineering integrity in a compact footprint. A host of Land Rover innovations debut, including the next generation multi-link rear axle, a pedestrian airbag that minimizes the consequences of a collision, an all-new touchscreen infotainment system and a state of the art high strength […]

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Cover – Robert Stettler and David McLaughlin – Inlanta Mortgage

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

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Robert Stettler and David McLaughlin No Horsing Around By Ed Bertha Photography by Giovanni Lunardi Layout by Christian Lunardi Based in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Inlanta Mortgage is a thriving mortgage banker in business since 1993. They offer Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac agency products, as well as a full suite of jumbo and portfolio programs. The company is an agency approved lender for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, FHA/VA, FHA 203K and USDA. Inlanta Mortgage also offers numerous state bond agency programs. While Inlanta Mortgage may be relatively new to the Florida Suncoast, Team Stettler’s Robert Stettler and David McLaughlin, are two of […]

David McLaughlin, Inlanta Mortgage, Rob Stettler, Robert Stettler

Kimberly Burns, OTR/L, CLT – Perspectives – REAL Health

Saturday, April 18, 2015

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April Is Occupational Therapy Month! What Can Occupational Therapy Do For You? By Kimberly Burns, OTR/L, CLT The World Federation of Occupational Therapists provides the following definition of Occupational Therapy: “Occupational Therapy is a profession concerned with promoting health and wellbeing through occupation. The primary goal of Occupational Therapy is to enable people to participate in the activities of everyday life. Occupational Therapists achieve this outcome by enabling people to do things that will enhance their ability to participate or by modifying the environment to better support participation.” When we hear the word “occupation”, we almost automatically think of something […]

Kim Burns, Kimberly Burns, Lymphedema Therapy, Occupational Therapist, Sensory Intuition

REAL Luxury – Charity & Weiss International Realty

Friday, April 10, 2015

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Charity & Weiss International Realty Exceptional Real Estate Services With A Global Reach By Lalaena Gonzalez-Figueroa When they founded their real estate brokerage in 2006, Gabriele “Gabi” Charity and Ruediger “Rudi” Weiss were establishing a company focused on meeting the needs of a diverse – and demanding – clientele. With a cache of European clients, the pair recognized the opportunity to assist foreign nationals navigate the complex process of buying, selling and managing properties throughout the coveted Gulf Coast region. Born and raised in Munich, Germany, Gabi was a seasoned educator by the time she relocated to Sarasota. She and […]

Charity Weiss International Realty, Gabi Charity, Gabriele Charity, Rudi Weiss, Ruediger Weiss