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.
Dr. Herbert Silverstein An Ear For Music By Ed Bertha Photography by Giovanni Lunardi Layout by Christian Lunardi Medicine Raised in the center city of Philadelphia, Herbert Silverstein was the number one son in the family. His father, a Neuro-Psychiatrist and Professor at Temple University, had big ideas for the boy. On Herb’s tenth birthday, his father informed him that he was going to be a doctor. Herb recalls, “In those days you did what you were told. And back then doctors were revered.” That being said, Herb’s future was slated to become a Neuro-Surgeon because, as his father had […]
Purmort & Martin The Value of Excellence By Lalaena Gonzalez-Figueroa A fixture within the communities of Sarasota and Manatee Counties, Purmort & Martin Insurance Agency is in the business of providing individuals and independent business owners with the information and professional consultation they require to protect their assets. But at its heart, the agency is so much more: it’s a locally-based group of highly qualified individuals committed to providing resources to the community they call home. A native of Sarasota, Jamie Purmort is a fourth-generation insurance professional. While he grew up in the business, he didn’t launch his career after […]
Val Vasilef Rags To Riches 1971 Elvis Aron Presley By Ed Bertha Photography by Giovanni Lunardi Layout by Christian Lunardi Acquaintance by Christine Vester If I Can Dream 1968 Elvis NBC-TV Special Val’s father, Bob, was from Bulgaria. His mother, Anna, was from Russia. At 16 they ran from oppression to the states and established the good life. Raising four children the good life suddenly changed when Val’s father was severely injured, plunging the family into a life of poverty and a journey of hardship. Without income the Vasilefs were moved from their comfortable home and found themselves without electricity […]
Around The Corner With The Niemanns, Surviving The Phantom 9 Crash One Year Later By Lee Volpe Photos Tom MacKnight Post Crash, Rodney Olson Crash Sequence Many of you already know, and for those of you who don’t, I am a humor writer. Imagine my surprise when Ed Bertha approached me about doing the one year anniversary story of the Phantom 9 Offshore Racing crash during Sarasota’s 2013 Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix? ReaLee?! How a boat crash is funny I have no idea, but…never judge a book by its cover, or the story, before you’ve met its characters. I met the […]
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 […]
RE/MAX Fine Properties Innovative Real Estate for Sarasota and Manatee’s Most Discerning Clientele By Lalaena Gonzalez-Figueroa Photography by Brian Breecher Click HERE to download the story As one of the world’s best-known real estate firms, RE/MAX has cultivated a reputation as an organization built by accomplished and experienced sales professionals with a focus on providing exceptional customer care. Founder and Broker Shaun Peens has taken this concept to a new level, creating a brokerage that has emerged as an innovative and exciting presence in the marketplace. RE/MAX Fine Properties offers an upscale experience for agents and consumers alike. “We’ve set […]
Get Intimate With LaBella Hosted By: LaBella Intimates & Boutique Featuring: Boys & Girls Clubs Click HERE to download event collage. Slideshow below.
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 […]
Art Meets Fashion Hosted By: Michael’s on Main Featuring: Boys & Girls Clubs Click HERE to download event collage. Slideshow below.
Bill Tagland Design for Life By Lalaena Gonzalez-Figueroa Photography by Chad Spencer His ability to successfully marry technical details with imaginative design has driven the flourishing career of architect Bill Tagland. The New Jersey native has integrated himself into the fabric of Sarasota’s communities with homes that are as rich and diverse as the area’s residents. His innovative approach engages clients from the onset; Bill thrives on the challenge of bringing the visions of others to light.
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.
Pamela Hagan Waterfront 7 Realty “Knowledge is Powerful” By Lalaena Gonzalez-Figueroa Photography by Giovanni Lunardi Design by Christian Lunardi She grew up in Sarasota, and for real estate professional Pamela Hagan, there’s no place like home. As the broker/owner of Waterfront 7 Realty, she is sharing her knowledge and skills with clients and agents alike, enthusiastically assisting them in realizing their individual goals. Pamela launched her real estate career in 1982, while studying Economics in Gainesville. “I wasn’t the greatest student,” she recalls with her trademark smile, “but I aced the state licensing exam!” It was, she says a natural […]
The Macalla Secluded Luxury By Ed Bertha The quaint area known as “West of Trail”, closely and quietly neighboring downtown Sarasota is full of charming homes of varied styles. The area ranges from small salt box homes to mansions, many new, many dating back almost a hundred years. The charm of this neighborhood is amplified by a mixture of the softly dominating style of Spanish Revival, to a drop of a contemporary home here and there. Most of the homes are outlined by the city sidewalks, creating a sort-of ‘Welcome’ mat for residents to enjoy their community as well as […]
Daniel Matusiak – Action Realty Of Sarasota A Worldwide Marketplace By Lalanea Gonzalez-Figueroa Photography by Giovanni Lunardi Design by Christian Lunardi For real estate professional Daniel Matusiak, the platform to success has been rooted in a strong work ethic and a relationship-driven business. The Canadian native, bilingual in English and French, has plied his skills throughout the course of his thirty-year career. Driven to excel, he continues to pursue opportunities to assist his clients in realizing their objectives. Daniel launched his real estate business after establishing a successful outside sales career with IBM. His professional acumen had earned the trust […]
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