For a more intimate group than our large lunch meetings join fellow REIA members for Breakfast at Pop’s Sunset Grill every Tuesday morning at 8:00 am
Pop’s Sunset Grill
112 Circuit Rd
Nokomis, FL 34275
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SARASOTA REIA’s Monthly Members’
Lunch Meeting June 17, 2026
Welcome Florida State Representative Danny Nix Jr.
Representative Nix represents District 75, parts of south Sarasota County and Charlotte County. Rep. Nix is commercial real estate Broker and holds the prestigious CCIM designation. Prior to his election to the Legislature, he served as President of the Economic Development Partnership for Charlotte County, where he helped recruit investment, support job creation, and strengthen the region’s competitive position in Florida’s fast-growing economy. His real estate background includes retail, industrial, medical, and land development.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
11:30 am check-in + networking
12 noon meeting begins
Der Dutchman
3713 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34232
Buffet lunch $25/SarasotaREIA member; first time guest: $35 — all attendees must pay as this includes our room charge.
SARASOTA REIA’s Monthly Members’
Lunch Meeting May 20, 2026
Market Conditions Update
Join us for lunch and get your questions answered as our expert panel discusses the current market conditions.
- David Crawford, President, REALTOR Association of Sarasota Manatee
- Mark Soravilla, President, Venice Board of REALTORS
- J Scott, Multi-family Developer
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
11:30 am check-in + networking
12 noon meeting begins
Der Dutchman
3713 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34232
Buffet lunch $25/SarasotaREIA member; first time guest: $35 — all attendees must pay as this includes our room charge.
Members may pre-paid and save time in line.
First timers are welcome to attend to see what we’re all about. We allow one visit, after that we ask you join our group.
Questions? Ed Taylor # 941.315.8050
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
11:30 am check-in + networking
12 noon meeting begins
Der Dutchman
3713 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34232
Buffet lunch $25/SarasotaREIA member; first time guest: $35 — all attendees must pay as this includes our room charge.
Members may pre-paid and save time in line.
First timers are welcome to attend to see what we’re all about. We allow one visit, after that we ask you join our group.
Questions? Ed Taylor # 941.315.8050
For more info call Tamara O’Dea 619-708-9669
For a more intimate group than our large lunch meetings join fellow REIA members for Breakfast at Pop’s Sunset Grill every Tuesday morning at 8:00 am
Pop’s Sunset Grill
112 Circuit Rd
Nokomis, FL 34275
SARASOTA REIA ‘FIRST THURSDAY INVESTOR WORKSHOP’
May 7, 2026
FREE – ALL ARE WELCOME
Is elevating your home a viable option? An in-depth look at bringing properties into FEMA compliance, enhance property value, and expand livable square footage by elevating your home
Roger Smith | CEO & Founder, Fortified Home Elevations
Coastal Florida homeowners face a unique challenge — protect what they’ve built or risk losing it entirely. I built Fortified Home Elevations to solve that problem with precision, integrity, and a level of craftsmanship the Gulf Coast deserves.
With deep roots in construction management and a specialized command of structural elevation, I lead every project with a contractor’s eye for detail and an engineer’s understanding of what it takes to make a home truly resilient. From initial property assessment and FEMA flood zone analysis to foundation system selection — whether masonry lifts, wood-frame elevations, pier-and-beam conversions, or push pier and helical pier systems — I stay involved at every phase because the stakes are too high to delegate what matters most.
At Fortified Home Elevations (FortifiedHomeElevations.com), we operate as a boutique firm by design. We take on a selective number of projects each year so that every client receives our full attention, expert coordination, and a finished product built to last generations. Our work doesn’t just bring homes into FEMA compliance — it enhances property value, expands livable square footage, and helps keep Florida’s coastal communities viable for the long term.
If you’re a homeowner, real estate professional, or insurance specialist on the Gulf Coast navigating flood mitigation decisions, I’d welcome the conversation.
📍 Serving Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Lee & Collier Counties
🌐 FortifiedHomeElevations.com
Roger Smith
941-957-9579
MALONEY FUNERAL HOME
(TURN AT SHERWIN WILLIAMS)
2401 CATTLEMEN ROAD
SARASOTA, FL 34232
Special thanks to owner Dean Maloney for hosting us. Questions? Call Ed Taylor # 941.315.8050
ATTENTION! WE WILL NO LONGER BE SHARING THE FIRST THURSDAY EVENT VIA ZOOM
SARASOTA REIA’s Monthly Members’ Lunch Meeting April 15, 2026
Nationally recognized speaker, author, investor John Schaub joins us in April. John has prospered during three recessions, four tax law changes and interest rates ranging from 6-16% in his 35+ years as a real estate investor. His best selling book Building Wealth One House at a Time, 2nd edition, has assisted countless real estate enthusiasts on their way to successful investing.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
11:30 am check-in + networking
12 noon meeting begins
Der Dutchman
3713 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34232
Buffet lunch $25/SarasotaREIA member; first time guest: $35 — all attendees must pay as this includes our room charge.
Members may pre-paid and save time in line.
First timers are welcome to attend to see what we’re all about. We allow one visit, after that we ask you join our group.
Questions? Ed Taylor # 941.315.8050
SARASOTA REIA ‘FIRST THURSDAY INVESTOR WORKSHOP’
April 2, 2026
FREE – ALL ARE WELCOME
“Tips and Tricks of Home Staging”
From Short-Term and Mid-Term Rentals to preparing your Listing or Flip Staging will minimize the negatives and accentuate the positives of a property to make the best impression. This month we welcome two of our vendor members who will share with us home staging strategies to help sell or rent our properties faster and for more money.
Edyta Piotrowicz
EK Interior Styling
646-626-2226
Andrea Bryant
Staged Right Home Staging
(813) 495-8924
Thursday April 2, 2026
6PM – 8PM
MALONEY FUNERAL HOME
(TURN AT SHERWIN WILLIAMS)
2401 CATTLEMEN ROAD
SARASOTA, FL 34232
Special thanks to owner Dean Maloney for hosting us
Questions? Call Ed Taylor # 941.315.8050
SHOULD YOU WISH TO JOIN US REMOTELY THIS FIRST THURSDAY MEETING WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM. THE ZOOM MEETING WILL BEGIN AT 6:30 PM
https://zoom.us/j/925511410?pwd=ZHJZQ3RDOFFwb2c3RTdJTWNxQ1pRdz09
Meeting ID: 925 511 410 Password: 113769
Check out our Special Event!
Saturday April 11 the Sarasota Real Estate Investors Association is hosting a Full Day Workshop featuring attorney Joe Seagle!
“Asset Protection, Florida Land Trusts, and much more”
After his excellent presentation in November, we are thrilled to welcome back Joe Seagle to our group for a full-day of learning.
Joe Seagle is a distinguished real estate attorney and the founder/CEO of Aspire Legal Solutions and My Land Trustee.
With a focus on real estate transactions and third-party trustee services, Joe adeptly helps real estate investors and developers across Florida. He is committed to the philosophy of aspiring to a better life, which he actively promotes through his podcast, newsletter, webinars, and speaking engagements.
Joe also owns MyLandTrustee.com which holds properties in trust for investors and others who desire that extra layer of privacy and asset protection in their real estate ownership and transactions.
When:
Saturday April 11, 2026
Check in 8:30 am
Event begins at 9:00 am
Where:
Der Dutchman Restaurant
3713 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34232
Cost:
$200 which includes lunch and handouts
We are opening this event to Sarasota REIA members first so be sure to secure your seat early!
Questions? Call Ed Taylor # 941.315.8050
Joe Seagle April 11, 2026
Third Wednesday March 18, 2026
An Introduction to Notes —
a panel discussion featuring
Tim Mapp
Victor Wagner
Jeff Watson
Wednesday March 18, 2026
Check-in and Networking 11:30 am
Meeting Begins at 12 noon
Carisle Inn
3727 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34232
Members $25
Guests $35
This cost includes lunch, drink, tax and tip. Guests are welcome to visit ONE TIME before you will be asked to join
As we need to cater this even at the Carlisle Inn RSVP and pre-payment IS REQUIRED. PLEASE click here to pre-pay and register.
Thank you to our sponsors for this event!
