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Why Image Matters

By Rebecca Z. Smith

Welcome to REAL style, a fashion focused section of REAL Magazine where we explore the world of style and fashion. What is REAL style? It is the triumph of individual style. It represents the unique you.  It’s about presenting all the best of your personality and lifestyle. It shows the world who you are through highly individualized clothing, jewelry, cosmetic and where-you-live choices. Whether you are a man or woman who loves fashion or just needing style or image advice, my goal is to provide information, stories and photos relating to fashion, style and image to assist in the discovery of your REAL style. Read More

Answers From Behind The Chair

By Sheila Venancia

During my 14 years “behind the chair” as a hair stylist and Master Colorist I have answered many questions from my clients. I would like to share some of the more common ones. Perhaps sharing this may answer questions you have about hair care. Read More

The Gulf Coast Venture Forum

By Sara Hand

Photo by Lori Sax

We already know that Southwest Florida (SWFL) is a great place to retire. Yet more than just a place to retire, golf and fish; SWFL has also become a place where entrepreneurs looking for quality lifestyle are choosing to build their businesses and choosing to relocate. With many of these companies at an early stage of development and often pre-revenue, they may not yet be headliners for news. However, in an economic climate that becomes more and more entrepreneur friendly, it won’t be long before they do become known. Read More

Florida’s Island Neighbor -Life In The Bahamas

By Patricia Tan

Just 50 miles off the coast of Florida, the Bahamas is our closest neighbor, and one that offers relaxed island living – a short boat ride and an easy escape from the hustle and bustle of Miami, and a quick flight from Orlando’s busy city life. Read More

Reinvent Yourself To Become A Building Doctor

By William Henry PhD

Solution to Economic Setbacks Suffered by Architects and Interior Designers in Current Downturn– Reinvent yourself to “Become Building Doctors”

Design and Construction Industry is inherently Cyclical
The construction industry economy has always been typified by cyclical ‘ups and downs’. However this latest economic downturn has not been succeeded by a robust rebound. Read More

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.

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2012 Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix

Benefiting Suncoast Charities For Children

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1850 Boyce Street, West Of Trail

Sarasota Estate Home For Sale

Tropical Paradise Awaits

By Ed Bertha

Photography by Chad Spencer

Heading west of the “Trail” one soon finds a tropical paradise that immediately invokes the feeling of the Florida Keys. Navigating lush foliage you climb the stairway and enter the foyer, where the charm of Key West takes over. Eye catching colors, intricate wooden flooring, highly crafted millwork and a festive décor confirm this home is alive. Read More

Christopher Roy McConnell

The Evolution of Design

As an artist and designer, Christopher Roy McConnell has become known for the international influences and sensual layers that define his portfolio of work. His design firm, Christopher Roy, creates spaces ripe with atmosphere and energy; environments that straddle the divide between practicality and quixotism but which nevertheless maintain a sense of luxe ambiance that transcends space and time. Read More

14 Annual Sarasota Film Festival

Event Recap

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The New Porsche Boxster

By Fred Krasne

It’s hard to believe that 15 years have passed since the introduction of the Porsche Boxster. It has been a design classic, a powerful mid-engine sports car whose heritage was inspired by the Spyder 550 that placed Porsche on the racing map back in 1953 at the Panamericana races in Mexico, a grueling 2,200 mile road race through Mexico. The 550 was called the “giant killer” beating out other race cars with larger engines and winning it’s small displacement class. Read More

Jack R. Wolff

Investment Financial Services

By Annette Duda

Jack R. Wolff, President, Investment Financial Services, Inc. (IFS) considers his work his second family. Blessed with a terrific staff and clients, Jack feels lucky that he stumbled upon a career in financial planning when his wife accepted a part-time position for a financial planner in 1978. Quickly she recognized that Jack would love the role of providing clients with an opportunity to build a solid financial foundation. At the time, Jack was a marketing executive for IBM, specializing in the finance industry. AT his wife’s’ suggestion, he opted to meet with her new boss and liked what he heard. As Jack says, “The rest is history!” Read More

Tips For Better Make Up

By Sheila Venancia

FOUNDATION
Don’t wear the same foundation with a summer tan as you would in the winter. Skin color changes with the seasons, so your foundation should change, too. For the most professional application, use your fingertips or a triangle sponge to apply foundation. Also try foam wedges—the smooth surface strokes on evenly, the tapered edge blends make-up into tough to reach spots like corners between the eye and nose. Read More

Political Clout?

By Patricia Tan

Have you ever thought of a Realtor® as having political clout? No? Read on …….

As the largest professional trade association in the United States, the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) represents more than 1.1 million residential and commercial Realtors® involved in all facets of the industry. NAR advocates policy initiatives that will result in the continued creation of a sound and dynamic U.S. real estate market, fostering vibrant communities in which to live and work. Easy to say, but what does it really mean? Read More

News From The International Shopping Center And Retail Convention

By William Henry PhD

“Jobless Recovery”, “Urban Food Deserts”, “Demalling” and rationales for “Political Gridlock.”

Once every year retailers, shopping center owners, and their service providers come together in the Nevada desert to discuss industry performance and trends. An array of best-selling authors, media personalities, political pundits, and industry insiders are assembled at “ReCon,” the flagship event of the International Council of Shopping Centers, or ICSC, held in Las Vegas. Tone setters at this year’s conference included best-selling author of The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell; Joan Lunden of Good Morning America fame; former U.S. Senate leaders Trent Lott (R) and Tom Dashle (D); and other industry gurus. Read More