Broker Originally from Upstate, NY, Larry received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology. Previous executive leadership experience with General Motors, General Electric and Precision Castparts Corporation has prepared him well for his leadership position as broker and Vice President of Island Real Estate of Anna Maria Island, inc. Larry has owned Anna Maria Island investment property while residing in Europe, New England, New York, Ohio, Iowa and Colorado. The first-hand experience as an absentee owner - property investor gives him a unique perspective of all the concerns involved with the purchase and management of a resort home or investment property. This, coupled with leading the vacation rental division of Island Real Estate of AMI, has provided the perfect life experiences for aiding any Longboat Key, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach or Anna Maria City Real Estate investment search. Larry’s life experiences abounds with continuing education and achievements. His latest accolade was his 2009 graduation from the Florida Realtor Leadership Academy. Larry was one of only twelve Florida Real Estate professionals handpicked to attend the twelve month long Florida Leadership program. While Larry is very active in our Anna Maria Island Real Estate market he finds it difficult to support the business as well as individual real estate transactions. Feel free to contact Larry and with a few questions he can help narrow down the perfect Island Real Estate full time sales professional that will best meet your expectations. |
Broker/Associate A native of Rochester, NY, Alan believes in providing the highest level of customer service to his clients. That means always being accessible, knowledgeable and responsive to his clients needs. He will provide you with the highest level of customer service available. Alan has honed his approach during his 40 year career in sales. An Air Force veteran, Alan began his career in business after earning his B.S. in Mathematics from SUNY Brockport. He was consistently a top performer at IBM. His career is decorated with awards and recognitions, including membership in over a dozen IBM 100% Clubs, 2 Golden Circles, a Gold Medalist Award, and as Director of the 100% Club. He has lived and worked in many places throughout his career – from California to Boston to Washington, DC. He has developed and sold successful businesses, and served his community in leadership roles, including two terms as the Chamber of Commerce President on Anna Maria Island. When relocating to the Island 15 years ago, Alan decided to apply his expertise to the Real Estate marketplace. As an Island specialist, Alan has been the Top Producer on the Island for the past 11 years. As the area’s top Realtor, Alan provides exceptional professionalism and knowledge. Education is a key ingredient to his services. Educating you on the uniqueness of the market, the values, the market conditions, and property comparisons, as well as understanding your overall objectives, allows Alan to provide you the keys to success. |
Broker/Associate Hello! I’m a native of Florida (Miami Beach) born and raised. I spent a few years in NY – Rochester. In Rochester, I married my wonderful husband Randy (18 years now), graduated from University of Buffalo in Engineering Science, and had two amazing boys, Brandon (15) and Masen (12). I can’t forget my awesome dog Lady …she’s a chocolate lab! I moved back to Florida in 2003 from NY. After my visit on the island, I wondered why I ever left! Anna Maria Island and the Bradenton Area was the old Florida of my childhood. A great place to live, raise a family and relax. I started selling real estate in 2003 just as a means to meet people and get to know the area. With my background in Engineering and education it was really only a hobby. Once I started selling Island properties …I was hooked! It was/is not a job but a lifestyle! I truly love what I do and the people I meet and I am so blessed to be able to do this! I love anything to do with the fresh air and outdoors; from running at Robinson’s Preserve, Paddle Boarding- Kayaking or Boating on the many waterways in Bradenton, or just soaking in the sun on the beaches of Anna Maria Island – I love to be outside! I am a full time realtor that knows the local market. As a top-producing realtor in the area, I can help you save valuable time and money by listening to your needs/wants and supplying the best possible choices based on what is available. I will guide you through the contract period, advising you of deadlines and any issues to insure your interests are protected. I will make the process of selling or buying enjoyable …yes enjoyable and give you sold results. |
Realtor John van Zandt brings any organization a background of solid business experience. Since selling his advertising agency in 2003, which specialized in creating and producing effective marketing, advertising, publicity and promotional campaigns, John van Zandt has been a Realtor at Island Real Estate in Holmes Beach, Florida. He is a full-time agent, dedicated to helping his sellers obtain the most for their properties, especially in these difficult times. For his buyers, he works hard to find the very best possible deal: the perfect property in a superior location at a bargain price. As a marketing professional, he has been associated with the sale of more than $1 billion in residential real estate and a similar amount for retirement communities throughout his career. For example, John created a Showcase of New Homes for U.S. Home Corporation’s Central Florida Division, which led to 12,000 new prospects appearing in six new home communities in just 10 weeks. He rolled out a campaign introducing 10 new assisted living facilities nationally in just 18 weeks. |
Realtor Melinda was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from the University of South Alabama with a B.S. of ED Degree. She lived abroad in Berlin, Germany for two years. Melinda taught school for 12 years in the Atlanta area. She owned a very successful antique business for eight years and started a high-end personal household decorative service for eight years. Her two daughters still live in the Atlanta area and she is very blessed with four grandchildren. Melinda’s hobbies are landscaping and attending to her managerie of animals. She volunteers for the Wildlife Rehab where she is envolved with rescue, rehab and release. She loves restoring and preserving historical homes and recently restored the Fogarty Home built in 1872. After selling her home she has returned to Island living! Melinda has many years of honestly serving the Real Estate Public. Prior to sales Melinda was in the Rental Dept. of Island Real Estate for five years. Listing and selling “beach properties” and meeting people from all over the world is her passion. Top that with living at the beach and that’s heaven! Melinda writes a blog called Silhouettes at Sunset where she shares the best weekly sunsets on Anna Maria Island. She combines her photography skills with a connection to our spectacular sunsets. Anyone who has put a toe in our sand knows that observing sunsets is a “happening” on the Island. Visit her blog and “Enjoy the sunset”. |
Realtor I grew-up in rural Southern NJ 40 minutes outside of Philadelphia on a truck farm. I am number six out of thirteen children. Patience is a virtue growing up with this large hard working farm family! I had a few different career moves over the years including computer graphics working for a publishing company, and working as mortgage closer with a Michigan bank and mortgage company. I have lived in three different states: born and raised in NJ, moved to St. Pete FL in 1979, met my husband Jesse on the Rod and Reel Pier at the North End of the Island in 1993 and married him six months later. I moved to Michigan in 1994 to be with my husband William (Jesse) Correll and could not wait to be back in Florida returning in 1996. In 1999, I began my career in Real Estate at Island Real Estate. A phrase that has made my trade mark is “The Big Picture it’s all about the Real Estate” working or playing this beautiful Anna Maria Island is a big tropical picture and no matter where you are from it will leave a lasting impression. Anna Maria Island has been a dream come true for me. When it comes to the quality of costal living, Anna Maria Island, its people, and its beaches are unforgettable. |
Realtor “Invest in a Life Style…Invest in Anna Maria Island” When Tom heard that phase, it didn’t take him long to convenience his wife that this was the greatest undiscovered piece of paradise to live and raise a family. That’s when Tom and his wife, Peggy, along with their son, Chris, moved to Anna Maria Island in 1987 from Michigan. Tom’s parents had owned a home in Bradenton since the mid-fifties and he had vacation there many times with the area becoming a second home to him. Spending 17 years in the lending banking industry, Tom had been a Vice-President of Michigan National Bank. Always interested in the real estate market, Tom decided to give real estate sales a try and enjoyed it immensely. In 1990, Tom met Frank Davis while working at Neal & Neal REALTORS. They worked well together and when Frank started Island Real Estate of Anna Maria Island, Inc. in 1993, Tom soon followed. Tom has been active locally serving as a past Director and Treasurer of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce. He has been a member of the chamber for 15 years and has served as a member of many committees. Currently, Tom serves as a Director with the Manatee Board of REALTORS and as been a past Vice Chairman of the Grievance Committee and a member of the Professional Standards Committee. Tom enjoys playing golf and is a member of Key Royale Golf Club. When time permits, boating and travel are high on his list of priories. So, when you are ready to “Invest in a life style… Invest in Anna Maria Island”, call Tom for all of your real estate needs and he will make your decision and move easy! |
Realtor Since moving to the Gulf Coast of Florida in 1976, I have searched and found, many quiet, white, sandy beaches far away from the crowds. I have sailed to, and lived in, the Caribbean for 6 of those years ~ which is probably where I developed my interest in finding the calmest, out-of-the-way beaches, surrounded by turquoise waters. Anna Maria Island is the perfect place to set my chair in the water. I now have a hard time settling for anything less… This is what has brought me to Anna Maria Island, a place that is beautiful and calm, surrounded by clear blue water. I have found my perfect job here as a Real Estate Agent for Island Real Estate. Because I appreciate the beauty of Anna Maria Island, it is easy for me to share it with others. Most people that visit and think about buying a home here can feel how special it is too… If you want to know more about buying property in our special place of Anna Maria Island, just drop me a line or give me a call. I will be happy to help you find your place in the sun too… |
Realtor Real Estate has been the love of my life. I began my Real Estate career in Rochester, Michigan in 1978. Upon moving to the West Coast of Florida in 1981, I was privileged to work for Pat Neal and Associates on Anna Maria, Longboat Key and then what was the new development of Perico Bay Club. I worked as an Associate in the “New Sales” office which is when I purchased my villa at Perico Bay Club. The many years I have spent living and selling Perico Bay has given me the knowledge to be considered an expert who specializes in Perico Bay Club. I have been blessed and privileged to work with so many owners throughout the years, many of them 3 or 4 times. I have now partnered with Kathleen White who is a top producer in my office at Island Real Estate of Anna Maria Island, where I have been a sales associate for 17 years. We are happy to continue to help you with buying or selling your property at Perico Bay Club and nearby. Please feel free to call me anytime for anything, I am happy to help. |
Realtor David Teitelbaum is an award-winning owner/builder/developer/realtor, who is credited with developing the nation’s first “office-into-apartment” conversion, creating the nation’s first Real Estate recycling consortium, & financing Real Estate projects with international funds during the mid-seventies NYC financial crisis. From 1974 to 1984 he purchased and developed New York City residential, commercial, recreational and cultural projects in excess of $100 million dollars. In 2000 David acquired the Old Bridge Village complex in Bradenton Beach, which he developed into a mixed-use condominium complex. In 2003 David acquired the Tortuga Inn Beach Resort & the Tradewinds Resort, located in Bradenton Beach. These properties were totally re-positioned, renovated, and refurbished between 2004 and 2006, and then converted into hotel-condominium ownership in 2004. David has served for over five years as: the board president, association manager, rental manager of Tortuga, TradeWinds and Old Bridge Village condominium associations. In 2008 David purchased, renovated and re-positioned the Bradenton Beach SeaSide Inn Beach Resort. David is an active sales associate with Island Real Estate & the recipient of the 2009 Anna Maria Island Rotary Club Business Person of the Year award. He serves as Vice Chairman of the Manatee County Tourist Development Council & is a board member of the: Manatee County Economic Development Council, AMI Community Center, AMI Chamber of Commerce, Bradenton Beach Waterfront Florida Partnership (WAVES), AMI Preservation Trust & Visit Florida’s Spain/Florida Heritage Celebration Committee. |
Realtor I am pleased to announce that I have joined Island Real Estate, the #1 real estate office on Anna Maria Island. Born & raised in metropolitan New York City area. After graduating with my AAS in Fine Arts as a member of Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society I decided to move to Los Angeles, CA. I started my degree in Real Estate in the late 80s in California. Then relocated to the shores of Maui for several years. While there I was fortunate to be blessed with my son Kyle. I have spent decades in the Travel & Tourism industry from the coasts of Hawaii & California through Las Vegas and back to New York. In 1997 I earned my Real Estate license practicing in the suburbs of New York City. But, after visiting Anna Maria Island I came to find my true home. I have been a licensed Realtor in Florida for the past 13 years working primarily on the barrier islands off Manatee & Sarasota counties. A firm believer in the continuing education within our industry I have earned my GRI from the Graduate of the Real Estate Institute, Certified Distressed Property Expert, and Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource credentials. Throughout my career, my focus has primarily been second homes and investment properties. It seemed fitting to partner with David Teitelbaum, an outstanding marketer, fellow realtor, CAM manager and highly successful builder-developer. In 2000 David acquired the Old Bridge Village complex in Bradenton Beach, and developed it into a mixed-use condominium complex. In 2003 David acquired the Tortuga Inn Beach Resort & the Tradewinds Resort, located in Bradenton Beach and totally re-positioned, renovated, and refurbished between 2004 and 2006, and then converted into hotel-condominium ownership in 2004. In 2008 David purchased, renovated and re-positioned the Bradenton Beach SeaSide Inn Beach Resort. Most recently David purchased and is renovating the Tropic Ilse Resort. From the sparkling calm waters and pristine sand of the island cities of Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, & Bradenton Beach to the newer developments of Lakewood Ranch and Myakka City beyond, let me assist you in finding your perfect property. Whether you are interested in a primary residence, second home or investment property I will work with you through all the details. Whether buying or selling you can trust in my knowledge & integrity from property search or marketing plan through contract to close. I look forward to working with you. Please call me at 941-812-3455 or e-mail liz@lizcodola.com |
Realtor Looking on Anna Maria Island? Call an expert! I give excellent island tours. You will love the small town flavor of our island. As someone said, it is “Paradise without the attitude!”. Before moving to Florida, I was an international Sales Coordinator for The Upjohn Company (now Pfizer) in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I now live in North Beach Village (Holmes Beach) with my husband, Ron and our two golden retrievers, Heidi & Murphy. We previously owned/lived in Imperial House in Bradenton Beach for 9 years. I was the top producing agent at my former office (Wedebrock AMI office) for the past 8 years and moved to Island Real Estate when Wedebrock was absorbed into another company. Island Real Estate is the No. 1 company on Anna Maria Island. They have a great web presence (www.Islandreal.com) and a great rental program. I’m excited about being a part of this team! I specialize in sales of Anna Maria Island properties as well as NW Bradenton, Cortez and Longboat Key. I take care of my customers and really work at selling your home for the best possible price or finding you the place of your dreams! I was recently awarded the 5 Star Award for one of the Top Scoring Agents in the Sarasota area 2010. I have been in the top 10% of island realtors if you look at the past 10 years. My web site has been designed to provide you with the information you need to make the right real estate decisions. So check it out. You can look at my listings, my company listings or search everyone’s listings. Then give me a call and I can get you more information on anything you are interested in. My cell is 705-0227 or email: GailTuteRE@aol.com My solds are under the featured property link, after the featured properties. There are some great buys out here! Most of my listings are selling or under contract now. But I have some real bargains from $98,000, a 1/1 at Bayview Terrace with gulf & bay views from balcony. A great lot in Cortez for $109,000. I have a 3/ 2 1/2 with 2 car garage at North Beach Village that is not on the MLS yet (customer’s request). Call me about that one! I have fliers I can send you. Plus another at North Beach Village with the 2 master suites upstairs, 2 1/2 baths. For the Housing Trends Report, click on this link: http://islandgail.housingtrendsenewsletter.com What a great time to buy in Paradise! Anything this close to the water is always the first to appreciate too! Remember: Location! Location! Location! |
Sales Associate A native of Michigan, Adele grew up in Cadillac, a small town in the northern lower peninsula. A graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in education, Adele taught school for many years, most recently in the Gifted & Talented Program in a tribal charter school in Saulte Ste. Marie. Visitors from the area will notice the “I Yoosta Be a Yooper” bumper sticker her husband sports on the family truck! Adele moved to Sarasota with her husband, Crit, and their daughter, Greta, in 2004, and to Anna Maria in 2005. Her real estate career began with her move south. Our resident expert in distressed properties, Adele was just named (for the second time!) a 5-Star Agent by Sarasota Magazine, a distinction awarded based on customer satisfaction. In spite of her many professional accomplishments, Adele prefers to be defined by her children. Her daughter, Abbie, is an equine veterinarian currently living in Kentucky with her husband. Dylan, Adele’s married son, is attending law school in Michigan. And Greta, Adele’s 24-year old daughter with Down Syndrome, lives at home with her parents, and is Anna Maria’s official Good Cheer Ambassador! |
Sales Associate Josh was educated at a private prep school outside Cleveland, Ohio, and then moved to Colorado to attend Regis College in Denver, where he graduated with a BA in Business and Economics. Our office athlete, Josh lived the Colorado dream by working as part of the Vail Ski Patrol during the season, and teaching tennis at local resorts when the snow had melted. At the same time, he received his Real Estate Broker’s license in Colorado, and sold resort real estate when he wasn’t on the slopes or tennis courts. After the birth of two of their three children, Josh and his wife, Beth, moved to Fripp Island, South Carolina, where Josh continued to sell real estate for the next four years. From there, Beth’s family persuaded them to make the move to Anna Maria, which they did in 2004. After working with the New Homes Division of Michael Saunders Real Estate in Sarasota, Josh joined the Betsy Hills team in 2007, and has been here ever since. Still an avid athlete, he and Beth have encouraged the same in their children, finding the lifestyle here perfect for both family and fun! |
Sales Associate Susanne was born in a little fairy tale village in the northern part of Germany, not far from Lubeck and the Baltic Sea. After completing two years of schooling in child psychology, she met a handsome young man vacationing from the United States, and she never looked back! After a whirlwind romance they were married and moved to Sarasota, where her new in-laws had their home. Adjusting to life in the United States was helped by the fact that Mike and his parents spoke fluent German. Susanne had studied English in school, but it still took a long time before she felt really comfortable conversing in her second language. Home with a new baby, she’d watch soap operas in the afternoons and write down all the words she heard the actors using. Later, she spent lots of time playing Scrabble with her next door neighbor, who had daughters the same age as Susanne’s son. Once their son was older, Susanne decided to pursue a career in real estate, and joined Betsy Hills in 1987. She and Betsy have worked together on and off for twenty-five years! At times she’s taken a hiatus from real estate help Mike with their family business exporting vehicles to Europe. We’re thankful he’s willing to share his fabulous wife with our office! |
Broker Associate Betsy grew up in the Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia in a large and loving family comprised of five sisters and three brothers! She attended the Springside School, and then moved to New York to attend Briarcliff College, where she graduated with a BA in art history. After college she returned to Philadelphia and taught high school art for four years. It was during a school vacation that she met her husband, Bob. In a later trip to Florida to visit her mother-in-law, she and Bob fell in love with Anna Maria, and moved here in 1976 to begin a new life in the island paradise. With the move came a new career, and Betsy quickly discovered she loved the business of real estate. After lots of hard work and study, she opened Betsy Hills Real Estate in 1983, and has been here in the historic cottage on Pine Avenue ever since. One of her greatest joys is to have helped several generations of the same family purchase their own place in the sun! Happily, Betsy continues to welcome her large family to the island for frequent visits, some of whom have made their homes here as well. But even when members of the family are spread out across the globe, Betsy has a knack for turning clients into friends. Her warmth and generosity make newcomers to the island feel like they’ve found a true home with the Betsy Hills family! |
Sales Team Adele Holland, REALTOR®, CDPE A native of Michigan, Adele grew up in Cadillac, a small town in the northern lower peninsula. A graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in education, Adele taught school for many years, most recently in the Gifted & Talented Program in a tribal charter school in Saulte Ste. Marie. Visitors from the area will notice the “I Yoosta Be a Yooper” bumper sticker her husband sports on the family truck! Adele moved to Sarasota with her husband, Crit, and their daughter, Greta, in 2004, and to Anna Maria in 2005. Her real estate career began with her move south. Our resident expert in distressed properties, Adele was just named (for the second time!) a 5-Star Agent by Sarasota Magazine, a distinction awarded based on customer satisfaction. In spite of her many professional accomplishments, Adele prefers to be defined by her children. Her daughter, Abbie, is an equine veterinarian currently living in Kentucky with her husband. Dylan, Adele’s married son, is attending law school in Michigan. And Greta, Adele’s 24-year old daughter with Down Syndrome, lives at home with her parents, and is Anna Maria’s official Good Cheer Ambassador! Josh Bernet, REALTOR® Josh was educated at a private prep school outside Cleveland, Ohio, and then moved to Colorado to attend Regis College in Denver, where he graduated with a BA in Business and Economics. Our office athlete, Josh lived the Colorado dream by working as part of the Vail Ski Patrol during the season, and teaching tennis at local resorts when the snow had melted. At the same time, he received his Real Estate Broker’s license in Colorado, and sold resort real estate when he wasn’t on the slopes or tennis courts. After the birth of two of their three children, Josh and his wife, Beth, moved to Fripp Island, South Carolina, where Josh continued to sell real estate for the next four years. From there, Beth’s family persuaded them to make the move to Anna Maria, which they did in 2004. After working with the New Homes Division of Michael Saunders Real Estate in Sarasota, Josh joined the Betsy Hills team in 2007, and has been here ever since. Still an avid athlete, he and Beth have encouraged the same in their children, finding the lifestyle here perfect for both family and fun! |
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Island Real Estate of Anna Maria Island, Inc - formerly Betsy Hills Real Estate, P.A.
419 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, P.O. Box 2150, FL 34216 | Phone: (941) 778-2291 | Fax: (941) 778-2294 Site by Virtual Resort Manager |
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