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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 […]
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 […]
Anne A. Versary – Were you there? Anne Weintraub P.A. celebrates one year in business. The 7th floor courtyard was filled with attendees and assorted delicacies of all kinds. Look for your photo below.
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 […]
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 […]
Center for Building Hope: A Thriving Community of Individuals Affected By Cancer By Lalaena Gonzalez-Figueroa Every person impacted by cancer has a unique story, but invariably, the collective tales follows a similar plot line. “It’s like being thrown into a foreign country where you don’t speak the language,” observes Program Director Andrea Feldmar, LMHC. “The first thing many people feel, aside from panic, is alone.” Processing volumes of information related to everything from blood count, drugs, interactions and reactions, says Andrea, is akin to trying to learn something new while hopping on one foot, blindfolded. “It’s pretty challenging and isolating,” […]
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.
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 […]
Becca Z. Smith Life, Styled By Lalaena Gonzalez-Figueroa At an early age, Becca Z. Smith was drawn to fashion. Playing dress up with treasures from her grandparents’ trunk, she delved into the glamour of frilly dresses, charming hats, ladylike handbags, unique jewelry and high-heeled shoes. “I remember how beautiful I felt parading up and down the sidewalk, stumbling in heels five sizes too big,” she reminisces. She never quite grew out of it. For Becca, the idea of fashion evolved from the simple excitement of a new look, to the significant impact of well-placed pieces. Her passion drove her to […]
REAL Magazine Digital Edition Featuring: David Rooks, McCarver & Moser Jewelers, Dale Rieke & Wood Street Studio, Pines of Sarasota, 1850 Boyce Street and more. Click on magazine cover to launch Digital Edition.
Bonnie Allen: Exceptional Client Care By Lalaena Gonzalez-Figueroa Photography by Peter Acker She established herself in the hospitality industry as an astute businesswoman with solid leadership skills, and Bonnie Allen has utilized these strengths as a knowledgeable and affable real estate professional. Her experience in tourism and commercial investments provides her with a unique perspective, and she applies this in her work with residential buyers and sellers. As a member of the team at Kelly Gettel & Co., Bonnie offers her clients an exceptional level of representation and care.
REAL Magazine Digital Edition Featuring: Ines Lunardi, The Algorythm, 1850 Boyce Street, Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix, Easter Seals of Southwest Florida, Designer Christopher Roy, The Budweiser Turn Boat, Sarasota Yacht Club and more. Click on magazine cover to launch Digital Edition.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2015
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