SARASOTA REIA — SEPTEMBER MEETING
WHAT EVERY REAL ESTATE INVESTOR NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT FLORIDA AMENDMENT 3
Florida Amendment 3 — Homestead Tax Exemptions — will be on the Florida ballot November 3, 2026.
What could this proposed amendment mean for homeowners, property values, and real estate investors?
Join us on Wednesday, September 16th as Tom Knight, Sarasota County Commissioner and former Sarasota County Sheriff, takes a deep dive into Amendment 3.
Tom will discuss the new ballot language, explain the details of the proposed amendment, and help real estate investors understand what they need to know before heading to the polls.
If you own investment property, rental property, or are actively buying and selling real estate, this is information you won’t want to miss!
🍽️ MEETING DETAILS
📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
🕦 11:30 AM — Check-in Begins & Networking
🕛 12:00 Noon — Meeting Begins
📍 Der Dutchman
3713 Bahia Vista St.
Sarasota, FL 34232
LUNCH
$25 — Sarasota REIA Members
$35 — First-Time Guests
Everyone attending must pay for lunch, as the fee also helps cover our meeting room charge.
💻 Members can pre-pay and save time at check-in!
Pre-Pay for Lunch
👋 FIRST-TIME GUESTS ARE WELCOME!
Never been to a Sarasota REIA meeting? Come check us out!
We welcome first-time guests so you can meet our members, learn what Sarasota REIA is all about, and see how we can help you grow your real estate investing business.
One complimentary visit is available to first-time guests. After that, we ask that you join our group.
Come for the information.
Stay for the networking.
❓ Questions?
Contact Ed Taylor — 941-315-8050
We look forward to seeing you September 16th!
Tyler Austin is a real estate investor, and the founder of REISift a bootstrapped SaaS in Proptech helping real estate professionals close deals cheaper, faster, more consistently. 
David Dey is a real estate entrepreneur who has been investing for over 20 years. He has been a part of over 2000 transactions ranging from single family residential, to multi family, commercial, industrial, land and development. His experience includes working with institutional investors and funds in acquiring inventory for their portfolio. David is a nationally known speaker and has been featured on national podcasts such as Flip Talk with Don Costa as well as publications such as The Real Deal and the Wall Street Journal.
Dhérby Laraque, widely recognized as “The Land Queen,” is a real estate investor, mentor, and aspiring developer who has revolutionized the way entrepreneurs wholesale land. Since 2020, Dhérby has closed over 1,000 land transactions across Florida, scaling her business figures.
James Lascara a leader in Tampa’s real estate sector, James is known for his entrepreneurial spirit and proven track record of founding and scaling multiple successful ventures. His businesses span residential, commercial, and investment-focused projects, which have positioned him as a key player in Tampa’s dynamic real estate market. James is the visionary behind the Elite Investor real estate meetup series, the Elite Investor Leadership Intensive, and the Elite Investor Mindset Group. These platforms serve as hubs for aspiring investors and business leaders, offering actionable insights into real estate investing, effective networking, and leadership development.
