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Summer

I want summer to last forever for these reasons: 1. Hair gets lighter. 2. Skin gets darker. 3. Water gets warmer. 4. Drinks get colder. 5. Music gets louder. 6. Nights get longer. 7. Life gets better.

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Yes summer is upon us. School’s out and it’s time to reclaim our little piece of paradise. In this issue we head to the beach with Rich Heiles for some volleyball. Later we explore the West Indies at Spice Bay with Perrone Construction. Finally we check in with Suncoast Charities for Children, the host of the fabulous 4th of July Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival.

Summertime is here. Dip your toes in the water and enjoy. Read More

Suncoast Charities for Children

A Foundation for Success

By Lalaena Gonzalez-Figueroa

Suncoast Charities for Children has made a unique contribution to the well-being of children, teens and adults with special needs. The Sarasota-based charity offers (virtually) rent-free facilities to local area non-profits, allowing them to focus their funding on programs and services. As local needs have evolved, so have the efforts of Suncoast Charities; the organization has significantly increased its fundraising efforts, reaching out to the community with an array of opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others. Read More

“REALTOR Expo”

Hosts: Premier Sotheby’s International Realty & The Forest At Hi Hat Ranch

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The Clock Is Ticking -Check Your Watch,Your Customers Are

By Anne L. Weintraub, Esquire

Anne Weintraub P.A.

In the age of “technology mania”, time matters more than ever. Your clients now expect to hear from you yesterday and you must be prepared. If you do not respond to phone calls or emails immediately, there is a good chance your prospect will move on to another Realtor. It happens to me from time-to-time. A potential client will call-I will be out to lunch-and by the time I get back-sometimes even one hour later-they have already located another attorney. And, there is nothing you can do because once another professional is hired, it is just too late. You have already made your first impression-you are just not fast enough. Read More

Soul Takes Place This Summer

By Rebecca Z. Smith

Welcome to REAL Style, a fashion focused section of REAL Magazine where we explore the world of style and fashion. REAL style is on top of the trends this issue. Our style & fashion cred is in full gear. We continue to check out what’s what and what’s new for 2013.

REAL Style is luxury, and no one knows luxury better than Brunello Cucinelli ▬ the master of sublimely effortless luxury. Saks Fifth Avenue introduces us to Cucinelli’s newest collection in this REAL Style issue, its assertive shapes and clear-cut lines. When asked about Cucinelli, Saks Fifth Avenue’s Fifth Avenue Club and Designer Salon Sales Manager, Trissi Willis replied, “We are thrilled to be able to bring our Sarasota client this brand of extremely well made clothing which uses only the finest quality materials. It is sophisticated casual at its best.” Read More

Stress And Hair Loss

By Sheila Venancia

The hormonal process of testosterone converting to DHT, which then harms hair follicles, happens in both men and women. Under normal conditions, women have a minute fraction of the level of testosterone that men have, but even a lower level can cause DHT- triggered hair loss in women.

Mistakenly thought to be a strictly male disease, women make up a significant percentage of American hair loss sufferers. Forty percent of women have visible hair loss by the time they are age 40, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Hair loss in women can be absolutely devastating for self-image and emotional well-being. Read More

Bowler Hats, Briefcases and The Bank of England

British Icons in the City of London

By Patricia Tan

During my recent trip to England, I had several meetings in the City of London, Britain’s financial district, where I worked during the 1980s and 90s. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to be in “The City” doing business again – completely different from simply being a tourist and visiting the many historic sites there.

So much of being British stems from our ancient heritage and traditions, and nowhere are these more evident than in the City. The “square mile” as it is also known is the oldest part of London and yet still functions as the heart of Britain’s business and financial activities. Hard to believe that old customs, not to mention old buildings, can adapt to deal with the hi-tech age we live in today. I thought it might be fun to look at some of the things, big and small, that have become representative of the City and its financial lifeblood. Read More

Is Your Commercial Property “Grandfathered” To Offer Relief From Some ADA Requirements?

By William Henry PhD

How Does the Term “Readily Achievable” Apply to this “Grandfathering” Provision?

When addressing the challenges posed by American Disability Act legislation, business and commercial property owners often ask, “Is my property ‘grandfathered’ so as to alleviate the need for compliance?”

Compliance hinges on the date of occupancy of the inhabitable space. The operative date is January 1, 1991. Was the property inhabited prior to 1991? If so, then compliance may not be required if the cures to the design and construction are deemed to be not “readily achievable”. Read More

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Luxury On The Rebound

By Michael Saunders

It’s no coincidence that our region’s highest residential sale in two years occurred at the same time that the Dow was closing-in on an all-time high, restoring virtually all of the $16 trillion dollars in personal wealth that was wiped out during the Great Recession. Also restored is buyer confidence in the real estate market at precisely the moment when home prices have tilted upward after shedding as much as 50% of the artificially-induced appreciation that occurred during the boom years.

This confirmation that our market has bottomed is exactly what buyers were waiting for. Through mid-March of 2013, 41 properties over $1 million were sold in Sarasota and Manatee Counties—or just over four per week. I am especially pleased to report that agents from Michael Saunders & Company participated in 29 of these sales, or 70%. Moreover, the trend seems to be strengthening. During the same 10-week period, 91 properties over $1 million were placed under contract, with closings expected soon. Read More

Leave Emotions For The Movies – They Have No Place In A Home Closing

By Anne L. Weintraub, Esquire

Anne Weintraub P.A.

Since the beginning of time, a man believed his home was his castle. Not much has changed in 2013-almost every Seller believes his home is his castle and almost ever Buyer questions whether that castle is even good enough to purchase.

The Buyer may want to know everything about the Seller’s background. The Seller may want to know where the Buyer is from and what the Buyer does for a living. The Seller’s wife may dislike the Buyer’s wife. But, you know what? Does it even matter? Read More

Tips For Long And Healthy Hair

By Sheila Venancia

Have you ever wished that your hair were longer, thicker and healthier?  Who doesn’t!

Long, thick hair looks beautiful any way you wear it.  But for some of us, thin hair can be an obstacle. Maybe, you are so used to your short hair style that you are just simply afraid to make a change. Or possibly, you think that growing your hair out will take too much effort and look bad during the process. Fear not….. It is easier to get longer and thicker hair than you might think. Just try these easy tips. Read More

Spring Into Fashion

By Rebecca Z. Smith

Welcome to REAL Style, a fashion focused section of REAL Magazine where we explore the world of style and fashion. REAL style is on top of the trends this issue. Our style & fashion cred is in full gear. We are checking out what’s what and what’s new for spring 2013. Saks Fifth Avenue is putting it all together in this issue, showing us some hot trends for spring. Read More

Riverwalk 2013 Stone Soup!

By Sara Hand

Several years ago the world, or at least our world, went through an economic upheaval that experts say will take 15-20 years to recover to some new sense of normal. So we reeled in shock and cried at the scandal as friends and family lost so much they had worked their whole lives for. We breathed deeply as oil threatened our beaches and natural disasters struck our neighbors. Yet the truth is, as Americans there is a resilience that runs through us, as always. When it comes down to it, again and again we rise to the occasion; regardless of what any other nation may say about us. AND this time is no exception. Read More