I started working with SaraBay at the beginning of my Real Estate career in 2002. My choice to join SaraBay and stay with the company was and always has been due to the atmosphere in office.
I enjoy being part of the team and the encouragement to succeed that everyone provides. It is great to work somewhere that you know everyone you work with and can look for help, guidance, training and tips for working in the field on a daily basis.
Penny Walding
When you think about a Great Day you say “SaraBay where everybody knows your name “It’s Family” where you get the Warm and Fuzzies.
Michael B. Holderness
One of the many reasons why I choose to work for SaraBay is because we are a close-knit family that fosters a teamwork approach to achieving goals and providing the greatest service and values to our customers and the community.
Angie Ramos
SaraBay Real Estate is a great place to begin a career in real estate. It has the advantage of being a small office with all the opportunities of a large office. Everyone is very helpful and the broker is always available to discuss issues, not only during normal work hours, but after hours and weekends as well.
Everyone is treated with the utmost fairness which is conducive to a healthy work environment. One of the reasons so many agents have stayed here so long.
The location of the office, convenient to both Sarasota and Bradenton, is an added bonus!
Norm Luppino
I do not want to be anywhere else but SaraBay Real Estate. The support, knowledge, resources, professionalism, and the growth here is unsurpassed.
Debra Kelly
Become a SaraBay Real Estate agent and take your career to the next level. Our market is rapidly expanding! Our office has more leads than we can handle.
An up-and-coming real estate professional equipped with a Bachelor’s of Science in marketing, Jordan Sebastiano sets goals and achieves what he plans to accomplish. Jordan has a life-long passion for real estate which started right here on Anna Maria Island. That passion, coupled with his knowledge and experience in real estate photography, aid Jordan in finding the beauty in a range of properties and helping others appreciate that beauty, too.
Jordan has a noted background in the realm of digital marketing and hopes to add an influx of creativity to the process of real estate transactions. Spending time working on marketing plans for hotels and restaurants in Bali, Indonesia, Jordan built a diversified skill set in terms of the many different forms of online marketing. This experience is integral for Jordan to reach the international market that is formulating here in Sarasota/Bradenton area.
Jordan previously worked for an OTC (over the counter) brokerage firm out of Hongkong aiding institutions in large cryptocurrency transactions. He is an avid follower of the cryptocurrency market and hopes for the opportunity to incorporate this realm into the real estate business.
Although he has lived in quite a few different places, Jordan feels most at home here in Sarasota. His combined passion for nature and photography is a natural fit here.
Jordan’s favorite aspect of his career is giving others the opportunity to experience the hidden gems our area has to offer. When not assisting clients, Jordan can easily be found enjoying the Florida weather with his dog, Brady.
As you consider your real estate needs, know that Jordan finds clients that perfect home by providing a high level of attention to detail and staying focused on what really matters: the client’s needs, wants, and desires.
Jack has been a Sarasota native since 2004 and a graduate of Riverview High School. He went to the University of Florida with a minor in Innovation and also the University of Central Florida for Hospitality Management. He has a knack for hospitality and customer service and has been in the hospitality business for over 10 years from retail sales to now Real Estate.
He worked for Siesta Key Beachside Villas and Beachside Management on Siesta and also worked remotely for them in an online capacity. He helped develop a system for marketing multiple vacation rentals using Google my Business and has extensive knowledge using multiple platforms such as Booking.com, Expedia.com, Airbnb, VRBO, Google AdSense, Yelp, TripAdvisor and other booking/marketing tools. His extensive knowledge of Siesta Key and the broader Sarasota area has helped him find his customers their perfect dream home.
When he’s not providing stellar service to his devoted clients, you can find him playing music at local Siesta Key venues and also is an avid Golfer and very familiar with the local golfing community. Jack is also very involved with numerous local charities and has done multiple missions across the world. He spent a month in Laos/Myanmar volunteering at the country’s largest refugee camp where he helped build temporary foundations and provided assistance to the impoverished. He also spent time in Czech Republic teaching English to underprivileged locals in an effort to positively impact the literacy rate in the country.
His clients say that he is highly motivated, results-driven, and focuses heavily on creative problem solving and uses his comprehensive background in hospitality to find your ideal home.
Born and raised in Owensboro, Kentucky, and a graduate of the University of Kentucky, Lauren moved from the Bluegrass State to the Sunshine State 16 years ago. Her career in real estate began with a prominent Florida home builder selling new construction homes and eventually transitioned into resales where she could build a lasting rapport with customers for years to come. Whether building from the ground up, or searching meticulously for the perfect resale, Lauren will deliver a relentless pursuit to find your dream home.
When you are ready to sell, Lauren will be by your side every step of the process, making the process as seamless as possible. She will guide you through the selling of your home with honest feedback on pricing, staging, and the most marketable features of your home. She prides herself on bringing honesty, integrity, and hard work to each of her customers.
Before starting a career in Real Estate, Marilyn has always had compassion to help people. After graduating from Manatee High School, she went on to become a Medical Laboratory Technician and has worked at both Blake and Manatee Memorial Hospital’s.
Marilyn moved to Florida with her parents and siblings in 1968 from Kansas City, Missouri and has lived in the Bayshore Gardens area ever since. Married with two grown kids, a daughter in California and a son in Bradenton.
Marilyn understands that the Customer or a Patient, is the simple most valuable asset and is driven by the unrelenting pursuit of customer driven focus and going the extra mile to find the answers.
I look forward to helping you with your Real Estate needs whether it is finding your dream home or looking for an investment property.
Curtis has been in the local Sarasota/Bradenton area since since 1977. He graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management. He has an extensive background in luxury resort sales and management.
Early in his career he worked at the world famous Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego for 14 years. His love of history has taken him to properties like the Mohonk Mountain House in upstate New York, the classic Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park and the Gasparilla Inn in Boca Grande, Florida. All on the National Historical Landmark list.
Curtis has a passion for sports and worked for the Salt Lake Organizing Committee as Manager of Operations of the Olympic Village for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
Curtis knows the Siesta Key vacation rental market inside and out as he was General Manager at the Siesta Key Beachside Villas, Siesta Key Beach Resort and Beachside Management Vacation Rental Company which are Holderness family properties. He gained valuable experience in managing and producing maximum revenue for investment properties.
Curtis is the proud father of three wonderful children. Sam a FSU film school graduate and independent film maker in Los Angeles. Jack a graduate at UCF in the Hospitality program and Lilly a Freshman at the University of Florida.
Curtis is known for his dynamic, ambitious and results driven personality which serves his clients of SaraBay Real Estate very well.
Chris was born in southern Ohio, and moved to Nashville, TN when he was four years old. He spent his childhood and teenage years growing up in the music city. Upon turning 18 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and spent the next eight years actively serving his country foreign and domestic. Following his military service, Chris attended Middle Tennessee State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business finance. Chris spent the next 10 years working for Enterprise, where he eventually became the group manager for their Kentucky retail car sales division.
Chris had found his passion for helping people, combining that with a love for real estate, and Sara Bay Real Estate Inc was a natural fit. Chris is a caring and patient professional, that combines his customer-focused problem-solving skills to make sure that everyone he works with is his top priority. He will work tirelessly to ensure that you are completely satisfied with your home buying or selling needs.
Chris is a devoted family man, meeting the love of his life Danielle in 2010. They tied the knot in Nashville in 2013. Danielle spent her childhood in Sarasota, FL and has always had a soft spot in her heart for beautiful central Florida. After they welcomed their pride and joy Rowan into their lives in 2019, they decided the time was right to move to Florida to be closer to family. They also have a wonderful dog named Titan to complete their family.
When Chris is not working or spending time with the family, you most likely will find him on one of the area’s amazing golf courses, fishing, or on a boat. He loves nature and is looking forward to exploring everything that Florida has to offer. At the end of the day, Chris hopes to be remembered as someone who always treats people the way he would want to be treated.
Choosing the right REALTOR is one of the most important decisions you will make on your real estate journey, and Chris would like the opportunity to earn your trust and business.
With 18 years of Real Estate experience, coupled with 4 years of Mortgage Loan Origination Experience, Steve brings a unique skill set to SaraBay Real Estate, Inc.
Prior to moving to Florida Steve was the Sales Manager for Catalfio Homes, a 127 new home community in White Lake, MI.
In 2013, Steve moved to Bradenton, FL and continued his real estate career. In addition to new construction, Steve has extensive experience listing and selling Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac owned properties.
Steve is currently a Loan Originator with In Network Mortgage Group, providing low rate mortgage programs for purchasing or refinancing mortgage loans. In addition to cash out programs INMG has a special program for adding a pool to a Florida Home. Visit FloridaPoolLoans.com for details.
So, if you are looking to finance a new home, existing home or a bank owned fixer upper, Steve can help every step of the way!
Real estate has been a major part of my life, for over thirty years with currently special emphasis on the senior population. Early in my career and while my husband and I were raising my two boys, I completed my degree as a paralegal in CT and had a degree in Educational Psychology. After working in the legal field, education, and banking, I decided that real estate afforded the best avenue to work with people and use my background to better advantage. Before I left Ct, I worked for Coldwell Banker as an acting manager and then worked as a real estate agent in selling and listing for Dereseth Builders. In the early 90’s during my father’s battle with cancer, I moved to Sarasota and settled into Sapphire Shores in Sarasota and then later moving to Whitfield Estates. Again, after obtaining my Florida real estate license, I worked in real estate in various areas in Sarasota and Bradenton with a lot of focus on Palm Aire and the developing areas to the east. Now my sales and listings extend from Northport to Palmetto. Today’s technology has allowed me to reach many buyers and sellers throughout the United States and the world.
Serving people who are in the process of making one of the biggest decisions of their life is my passion. Caring personally for my clients, advising each one through my experience as a realtor and utilizing my life experience to guide them through this essential process in buying a home, an investment, or a business. I am proud of my profession and to work with the people who are my co-workers at SaraBay Real Estate.
As a side note, I have two fantastic sons, two smart and affectionate grandsons, a sister, two nieces, one nephew and thirteen great nieces and nephews. Cannot forget my two felines: Panther and Caliente. Life is good!!
Michael S. Gallatin offers the expertise, experience and industry intelligence that clients and developers seek in a professional. Over his more than 25 years in both commercial and residential real estate he has successfully closed many complex transactions, achieving a career sales volume of $70 million.
Michael joined the Commercial Real Estate world after serving as a Senior Investment Advisor for the Sperry Van Ness Commercial Advisory Group. He continues to specialize in the sale and lease of industrial property, retail, office and land in Florida. Michael’s comprehensive background in real estate also includes serving as owner and president of Michael Gallatin, LLC, in Annapolis, Maryland, where he engaged in and oversaw every element of operations— from contract preparation and negotiations to construction planning and quality control. Also on Michael’s extensive resume is his time as owner and president of Terrain, Inc., a successful engineering and surveying company where he planned, organized and managed all aspects of civil engineering projects in both commercial and residential land development.
Michael holds real estate licenses in both Florida and Maryland. He is affiliated with the U.S. Green Building Council, the Florida Green Building Coalition and he has been awarded the titles of LEED® Accredited Professional (LEED AP) and Maryland Home Improvement Contractor (MHIC) (PAST).
A graduate of Frostburg State University in Maryland where he earned a B.S., Michael holds a commercial pilot license and is a certified flight instructor for both land and sea multi engine airplanes.
Hello and Thank You for your interest in allowing me to represent your real estate needs on behalf of SaraBay Real Estate, Inc. Choosing the right REALTOR is an important decision, and the success of this relationship is based upon mutual trust that your REALTOR will act in your best interest. As a member of the SaraBay Real Estate, Inc. sales team, we proudly offer our clients many years of local expertise listing and selling property in Sarasota and Manatee County. Our long term history of success is directly proportional to our ability to anticipate customer needs, to provide you with a detailed understanding of the local market, and to assist you along the process from discovery through the often complicated closing process.
On a personal note, I have been a Florida resident since 2005 and have had the opportunity to visit most of the beautiful destinations you may be considering during my prior pharmaceutical sales career. My wife Lesley and I had an opportunity to relocate from New Jersey to Florida with our 2 children Dennis and Sophia. We were immediately enamored by all that Florida has to offer from a quality of life perspective, and made a commitment to building a foundation for our future in the Sarasota community. Sophia is currently a student at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, and Dennis is preparing for a career of service at Sarasota Military Academy Prep. My wife and I both enjoy the active Florida lifestyle. Lesley enjoys several Pilates classes a week, I like to play golf or go fishing in my free time, and we both enjoy the many community activities offered throughout the year in Sarasota.
Lastly, my personal mission has always been to “Make a Difference” in the lives of others. My undergraduate degree in Health and Wellness has helped me to understand the many variables that contribute to Quality of Life. My professional goals are rooted in my desire to be the difference in your real estate experience by helping you to make informed decisions and maximize the return on your valuable investment.
Thanks again for your consideration, and please contact me directly to discuss relocation needs or to request a complimentary comparative market analysis in preparation to sell your existing home.
Michael Holderness, Jr. has been licensed as a Realtor for nearly 20 years working in the family brokerage, SaraBay Real Estate. However, his career really began much earlier. “I remember going to open houses as a kid and I started showing properties in high school,” he explains. “As a third generation Realtor, I guess you could say it’s in my blood.” This early experience has given Michael a solid foundation in providing families with the best possible service.
He is consistently in the top 1% of agents in sales and he believes that his success is due to his desire to help all of his clients achieve their goals. He receives referrals and repeat business from customers, which he considers the ultimate compliment. Michael devotes full attention to each transaction, whether he is representing the buyer in the recent purchase of a $5.67 million home or helping a newly-widowed customer sell her modest home.
A native of Sarasota, Michael has a first-hand appreciation of all the area has to offer. Since I grew up here, I know that it is a great place to raise a family but it is also perfect for retirees and seasonal residents.” He also studies the Sarasota/Manatee market, particularly as the economic recovery continues and expects real estate transactions to soar within the next 12 months. “This past year’s hard winter convinced many people to move to the Florida sunshine and I predict that sales will skyrocket in 2015,” he says.
Michael recently acquired several bungalows on Siesta Key and is in the process of transforming them into a boutique resort. He is enthusiastic about this new project since the location is in the heart of Siesta Village and he recognizes that the area has a shortage of vacation rentals with a personal, yet upscale feel. He says, “I want to give vacationers a beautiful place to stay while they are here. They will have memories that last a lifetime.”
Lisa is a very modest, yet accomplished professional with a broad customer base – any of which would attest to the fact that she puts her customers above and beyond anything else, always making them her top priority.
She is a full-time real estate agent and couldn’t imagine working any other way. In our fast paced market, one must always be on the move and in the know, otherwise a detail will probably go unnoticed and a deal will fall apart. Somewhat new to the industry, Lisa obtained her license in 2010 and has since been mentored by seasoned agent Mike Holderness, Sr. and his late wife Judy. Mike brings 40 years of knowledge to the table as the Broker and Owner of SaraBay Real Estate. Lisa and Mike immediately formed a team and between the two of them have sold hundreds of millions in real estate, across all avenues — commercial, high-end waterfront, new construction, land development and everything in between.
Before stepping into the world of real estate, Lisa was a successful sales associate in commercial printing, starting her career in her native Chicago, then relocating to Las Vegas and finally settling in Sarasota in 1998. Printing was in her blood, and having the ability to work in the family business since the age of 15, she had the pleasure of working with the top ad agencies throughout the country — Chicago, LA, NY and internationally with her high profile clientele.
What does the world of printing and real estate have in common? Lisa’s experience in printing brings a stable skill-set to her real estate career. She learned how to manage million dollar budgets, extreme deadlines, quality control, stressful situations, and above all else, 24/7 customer service — all making her real estate career the most enjoyable and effortless “job” she’s ever had in her life.
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Cameron Keating was born and raised in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. The son of a custom home builder and land developer, real estate has been and continues to be a cornerstone of his life.
Cameron is currently Vice President of Construction for his family-owned custom home building business. This experience gives him an edge in the real estate market. While he is knowledgeable is all areas of real estate, Cameron specializes in waterfront properties as well as vacant land. His unique skillset and out of the box thinking help to ensure his clients dreams become a reality.
In his spare time, Cameron enjoys working on cars and spending time out on the water with his family and friends.
Debra lived in Cape Canaveral, Florida as a child and teen. Her father worked for NASA so her family was able to go out in the yard and watch Apollo rockets launch… very exciting. She moved to East Tennessee for high school and later earned a degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
Debra married, had 2 daughters, then moved to Nashville, Tennessee where she enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the music scene for many years. During that time she returned to school and received her Occupational Therapy degree. After many vacations in Florida, Debra and her husband decided to move to the beautiful and sunny Gulf of Florida.
As a devoted real estate professional she will make every effort to ensure your experience is as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Whether you are seriously interested in getting into the real estate market, or simply just looking, Debra can help you find the answers to your questions about homeownership or selling your home. Her goal is to assist you in finding that perfect home. No matter what your desires, Debra will find you that special property. Her experience will ensure that you are satisfied.
I love to help people. It truly encompasses who I am to the core. I grew up in New York and left after high school to earn a BS in Exercise Science from the University of Arizona. I went on to achieve a Master’s in Physiology with an emphasis on Aging from the University of Illinois. I enjoyed a 17 year career in developing health and wellness programs for seniors, both in Chicago and in Sarasota. I made a career move in 2007 to Sales and Marketing and have been an Authorized 3M dealer in our community since this transition, specializing in Solar and Security films in both the Commercial and Residential Market. I have always been very active in our community and as an animal enthusiast, was instrumental in the conception of one of the largest shelters we have here. I have a wonderful son that is currently working on his Masters at FSU, and I’m a family girl through and through. I’m a fitness enthusiast and I love to stay active. You can find me at one of our local Yoga studios at any given time.
I love being a part of the SaraBay team. I truly pride myself on the service that I provide, my attention to detail and earning the trust in all the clients that I have the pleasure to work with.
Allie Lodzhansky’s passion is to help everyone achieve their Real Estate goals and needs. With a background as a pharmacy technician, Allie gained the ability to focus in on details and be extremely organized which she has carried over in to her Real Estate career. She is bilingual and speaks fluent English and Russian. Personally owning and investing in rental properties and growing up with a family in the construction business has given her the knowledge of maximizing on your investment. In her free time Allie enjoys spending time with her two beautiful children, baking and enjoying the beautiful outdoors.
A FIVE STAR rated agent by Zillow, RatedAgent.com, and SARASOTA Magazine, Norm has been a consistent multi-million producer since becoming a Realtor in 2011. A resident of Sarasota-Bradenton for 30 years, prior to becoming a licensed Realtor® Norm was a Planning Manager with Manatee County where he worked for 23 years. He was the case manager for many of the largest developments in the area, including Lakewood Ranch, University Park Country Club, Heritage Harbour, Harrsion Ranch, and Waterlefe.
Norm is active in many civic organizations and has maintained numerous leadership roles; Chair of the Crosley Estate Foundation, President of the Whitfield Ballentine Manor Association, Team Captain for Keep Manatee Beautiful and the American Heart Association. He has coordinated successful Historic Homes Tours and the Crosley Festival of Trees. Norm has also authored a number of historical and neighborhood based articles for the Sarasota Herald Tribune, University Palm Lakewood Ledger, and Scene Magazine. A native of Michigan, Norm earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from Lawrence Technological University and a Masters degree in Urban Planning from Michigan State University. Let Norm’s knowledge and expertise address your real estate needs!
Mike has lived in the Sarasota-Bradenton area for several years. Prior to becoming a Realtor, Mike worked in the computer industry.
Mike can help you to find your dream house in the beautiful Sarasota and Bradenton area. If you are selling, I will market your home professionally and work to get you the best price.
In his free time, Mike enjoys golfing, painting, and traveling.
Angie is an exceptionally passionate, hard-working, results-oriented individual who has a lot to offer her clients…she’s a devoted wife and mother of two, loves animals, and has an uncanny knack for being an excellent listener and advice giver, both personally and professionally…when you meet her, you will soon feel her energy and see that she is truly caring, genuine, and trusting in every sense of the words! Angie would certainly feel honored and privileged for an opportunity to help make your real estate dreams come true too!
You’re thinking about selling your home, or perhaps buying a home. Maybe you’re retiring, downsizing, or a major life event has made you consider a move, or maybe you’re a first time home buyer. Lori Collins Rodriguez, Realtor®, SRES®, having over twenty years of unique training and experience in helping home buyers and sellers in your situation, is the best choice.
Lori understands that the decision to buy or sell can be difficult.
Buying or Selling a home can be an emotional time, potentially involving other life decisions. Sheunderstands the issues that you are facing. By taking a no-pressure approach, she will help you navigate your choices and make the process smooth and seamless.
She will patiently support you through each step and will take the time needed to make you feel comfortable with the complex selling or buying process. As a Specialist, she understands the demands a sale can make on you and works hard to minimize them. She will tailor the process to your specific needs, and be there when you need her. Lori has helped many satisfied buyers and sellers throughout the years, and offers her knowledge and experience to make your unique situation come to a happy closure.
Formally from New Jersey, Lori has lived in Sarasota with her husband and children since 1987. Her entrepreneurial nature has involved her in business ownership, management, volunteerism, film, media and advertising projects and of course, personal Real Estate investments.
When you’re ready to buy or sell or refer a friend or relative, locally, nationally, or internationally
Lori Collins Rodriguez is the one to contact. 941 320-6164
A fifth generation native of Florida, with ties deeply rooted in the Sarasota area and loves all it has to offer. She enjoys fishing, boating, the arts and culture.
Kristine has over 20 years in the construction industry combined with extensive experience in Commercial and Residential real estate.
Dion Souza grew up on the East Coast of Florida and after graduating High School enlisted into the United States Airforce. Joining the military was to follow after a long list of family who have served as well. He spent 4 years in Biloxi, MS (Keesler Air Force base) while serving in labor and delivery, along with being an emergency Medi-Vac specialist.
In 1998 Dion moved to Sarasota and started his career at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Clinical Systems, where he later then became an Information Systems Engineer. With his 16 years at the hospital and his extensive background in computers it allows him to stay current with technology. With Dion’s knowledge of technology it allows him to assist his clients in obtaining their real estate goals.
Dion’s extensive knowledge of technology also helps with assisting with Skype walk-throughs, anything internet and emailing. He can assist you locally, or around the globe. Emails are always sent or received promptly and he always answers his phone.
Dion has been married to an extra awesome, beautiful and supportive wife since 2005. They have an equally incredible daughter who was born in 2010. In Dion’s spare time (which is rare), he spends days at his daughter’s soccer games, boating and enjoying the beautiful sunsets On Siesta key. Siesta Key holds a special place in his heart as that is where he got married and where their daughter was Baptized in same spot.
As a person, as an Agent, Dion values his Customers. Customers are not just a Seller or Buyer anymore, they become family. Whether you like it, or not! 🙂
Penny was born in Key West, FL and graduated from our local Bayshore High School.
She started working at SaraBay Real Estate at the young age of 20, which has provided her with years of experience, knowledge and skills in buying and selling real estate. Penny believes that real estate is one of the best investments you can make in your life for you and your family. She finds joy in her ability to help others obtain their dream home and investment goals.
