I grew up in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, where my family operated a sporting goods business. After one year of college at LaCrosse, I married and moved to Washington, D.C. in 1963. I sometimes worked two jobs to put my husband through medical school at George Washington University. I was Assistant to the Vice President of American Finance where I was responsible for all lease negotiations and renewals at our 750 branches. I also attended the University of Maryland for two 1⁄2 years.

Our family moved to Atlanta, Georgia, in 1971 where my husband completed two residencies and I worked for a time at Adair Realty in a secretarial capacity. The move to paradise – SARASOTA – occurred in 1975 when my husband began his neurology practice. Sadly, four years later I was widowed at age 37, with three young sons. I have practiced real estate almost thirty years and know the area well. I have been an Exclusive Buyer Agent for fifteen of those years.

I earned the coveted GRI designation. Less than 3% of Realtors have earned the (Graduate Real Estate Institute) designation.I also have the ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) designation. I have lived in and loved Sarasota for almost 40 years and I care about MORE than just Sarasota real estate. I LOVE our community and have been active in several capacities:

• Member of the Sarasota County Medical Society Auxiliary
• Board of Directors of the Florida West Coast Multiple Sclerosis Society
• Newsletter editor and parent representative for the Florida West Coast Symphony Youth Orchestras
• Past President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Le Chateau Condominium Association

I am proud to have been a partner in the restoration of a historical building here in Sarasota…The Belle Haven.

I was deeply involved in trying to save another historical structure, the John Ringling Towers and Bickel House. Sadly it was demolished and is currently the Ritz Carlton. I have been a member of Sweet Adelines International since 1980 and sung with the 1994 International Sweet Adeline Chorus Champions – Toast of Tampa.

My motto is: “IF IT ́S OUT THERE…. I FIND IT FOR YOU!” When one of my clients loved a particular condominium building but there was nothing listed for sale, I wrote letters to all the owners. One responded and it resulted in a sale of a penthouse in one of the downtown waterfront condominiums. Many times I find properties by speaking to neighbors, who will then tell me about one that may be coming on the market. I sold a $850,000 condominium on Longboat Key by talking to a neighbor.

I make myself available 7 days a week to help you locate property. I ́m incredibly honest and treat you like I would a member of my family. My goal is to have you enjoy your “house hunting” adventure and be thrilled with your new home.

• Member National Board of Realtors
• Member Florida Association of Realtors
• Member Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) Licensed Broker/Owner of Exclusively Buyers, Inc.