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Outdoor Adventures Await in Sarasota and Manatee Counties
Life in the Sunshine State is sweet! Our year-round warm weather and gorgeous natural spaces make Florida the perfect place for outdoor adventures. Sarasota and Manatee Counties offer residents the perfect mix of land and sea excursions that people of all ages can enjoy. Here are some of our REALTORS® favorite outdoor adventures from Bradenton to Englewood.
- Florida West Scuba & Charters – 509 N. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL 34285
After you've toured Venice homes for sale, discover what colorful fish and wildlife make their homes under the sea with excursions from Florida West Scuba & Charters. Known as the Shark Tooth Capital of the World, Venice is the perfect place to dive into adventure and go searching for your own shark teeth. The crew at Florida West Scuba & Charters has never come back from a trip empty-handed, so you're sure to see shark teeth and fossils on your journey. With basic, advanced and refresher open water dive classes available, there's a sea of adventure waiting for you just off the Venice coast.
- Around the Bend Nature Tours – P.O. Box 1136, Bradenton, FL 34206
Around the Bend Nature Tours invites you to discover the area's natural and cultural history with guided tours throughout the county. They'll take you exploring in the estuaries around Palmetto, teach you about Florida pioneer history at Duette Preserve, and guide you through diverse habitats to view gorgeous birds. Featuring summer camps, field trips and coastal climate walks, Around the Bend Nature Tours — conveniently around the bend from Palmetto homes for sale — will take you on an exciting journey through the natural landscape that's right in our backyards.
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Press Release: David Fletcher Garners 2018 Top Commercial Agent Award for Wagner Realty
BRADENTON, FL, May 23, 2019 – Wagner Realty is proud to recognize David Fletcher as the 2018 top commercial agent for the firm, achieving over $30 Million dollars in 2018 total sales volume. Fletcher has accomplished more than $300 Million dollars in total commercial sales volume during his career with Wagner Realty and is an established leader among Greater Tampa Bay Commercial Realtors. One of his notable accomplishments this past year was having four separate transactions close totaling over 14 million in just 4 days.
David hails from Nottingham England where he previously held a career in the financial planning industry. He specialized in Income producing investment properties and Owner occupied properties with a tremendous working knowledge of 1031 Exchanges.
Wagner Comm...
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Memorial Day Events in Sarasota and Manatee Counties
Memorial Day weekend is a lively time to be in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. From Lakewood Ranch to Siesta Key, you'll find a parade, ceremony or other festivity planned to honor the men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. This holiday weekend is also filled with exciting events featuring food, music, and fun. Join our REALTORS® at one of these five annual Memorial Day weekend events to get acquainted with Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
- Suncoast Region Memorial Day Parade - 124 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237
Who doesn't love a parade—especially on Memorial Day? Be a part of the drums drumming and the red, white, and blue flying as th...
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Cheers to Sarasota and Manatee County Wineries, Boutiques and Tasting Rooms
Where to Celebrate National Wine Day in Your City
Raise your glass if you're ready to celebrate the vine! National Wine Day is May 25th, and our REALTORS® are ready to help you uncork an evening of delicious wine tasting. Grab life by the stem and head to one of these wineries around Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
- Goodfellas Café & Winery – 4571 Clark Rd., Sarasota, FL 34233
Artisanal wines and homemade Italian food — if that doesn't sound like the perfect evening then we're not sure what does! Sarasota's craft winery sits just blocks away from Sarasota homes for sale. Woodfire pizzas and full-bodied reds, alfredo pasta, and crisp whites. Imagine sipping on a blushing rose while enjoying a decadent tiramisu or cheesecake. Goodfellas Café & Winery will even let you use their fermentation, racking and bottling equipment to make your own customized bottle of wine. With a personalized bottle of wine at home, every day can be National Wine Day.
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Swim Classes for Kids in Manatee and Sarasota Counties
Are your kids looking for a way to beat the heat this summer? Enroll them in swimming lessons and let them enjoy the cool water of the pool, lake or beach as much as they want. Our REALTORS® love relaxing by the water with our families, and we know you will too. Find swim classes for your kids at these locations in Manatee and Sarasota Counties.
- Parrish YMCA – 12214 US 301 N., Parrish, FL 34219
Surrounded by quaint Parrish homes for sale, the Parrish YMCA is the safe community resource that residents trust their little ones too. The swimming camps facilitated through the Y are offered at pools around the community so be sure to check the Y's updated schedule to find the closest community pool located near you.