LONGBOAT KEY, FL, July 2, 2023 – When a Medford, New Jersey high school senior, Ben Barclay expressed an interest in interning with Rae at Wagner Realty's Longboat Key Office, Rae was thrilled to assist.
He has always been interested in real estate. For one week in June, he was able to experience the life of a REALTOR® up close and personal.
"Ben is an intelligent young man, with a kind heart and outgoing personality. Having the opportunity to mentor him meant the world to me," noted Rae. "He learned the process of a real estate transaction, assisted in the office, and he discovered the importance of follow-through when working with customers."
Rae has been a resident of the Bradenton area for most of her life, and a top producer REALTOR with Wagner Realty for over 15 years. Rae can be reached at Wagner Realty's...
BRADENTON, FL June 27, 2023 – George Menihtas, a real estate agent at the First Street, Sarasota office of locally-owned Wagner Realty has obtained his Broker license and will continue to be a part of the Wagner Realty team as Broker Associate status.
"George continues to stand out as a leader in the real estate industry and is a valuable asset to Wagner Realty," said Jon Patella, First Street Branch Manager. "We are proud to congratulate George on this achievement."
Born in 1990 in Clearwater, Florida, George is a Florida native who has spent over two and a half decades on the gulf coast of Florida. He spent three years in Denver, Colorado obtaining his bachelors in finance, and most recently graduated from Florida International University (FIU) with a Masters in Business Administration (MBA). His prior...
BRADENTON, FL, June 26 – Del Carr, of Wagner Realty's El Conquistador Office has been awarded the At Home with Diversity® certification by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
Carr joins more than 21,000 other real estate professionals in North America who have earned the At Home With Diversity certification after completing courses addressing topics of diversity, fair housing, and planning business development. The program is designed to meet the nation's fair housing commitment by educating and equipping NAR's members with the tools they need to expand homeownership opportunities.
Real estate professionals like Del Carr wisely plan to meet the needs of diverse clients, while maintaining a competitive edge. The At Home with Diversity® certification allows REALTORS® to not only apply the multi-faceted sk...

No matter how many great restaurants there are in Sarasota and Bradenton, sometimes you're simply in the mood for something different. Food trucks provide a great way to experience new types of food and international flavors, as well as familiar favorites – often prepared in unexpected ways. National Food Truck Day is coming up on June 30, providing the perfect excuse to explore your local food trucks. Our real estate agents have the delicious details on some of the best food trucks to try in Sarasota and Bradenton.

Outdoor spaces are one the most important aspects of the home, especially when you live in a beautiful area like Florida. As a result, our real estate agents are constantly investing in improvements and enhancements to their patio spaces. We're always keeping an eye on the latest and greatest trends, so we can transform our patios into relaxing spaces where we can comfortably host friends and family all summer long. Below is a quick list of some of our favorite patio trends in 2023.