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

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

Third Wednesday Luncheon – January 21st.

We are not able to accommodate any further attendees for this event. If you did not pre-register you will unfortunately be turned away at the door as we needed a full head count 5 days out from the meeting. We apologize and hope to see you in February

Please Note that we will be meeting at The Carlisle Inn behind Der Dutchman in January, February, and March.

Wednesday January 21, 2026 we welcome David M Snyder, CPA

Effective Real Estate Investor Tax Strategies

Mr. Snyder’s practice is dedicated to serving real estate investors and small business owners seeking to minimize their tax liabilities. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience, he develops customized tax strategies tailored to each client’s unique circumstances, with a focus on reducing tax exposure while safeguarding clients from unnecessary IRS scrutiny, penalties, and over payment. In addition, his firm provides business valuation and consulting on buying or selling a business.

January 21, 2026
Carlisle Inn
3727 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34232
Networking 11:30 am
Meeting Starts 12:00 pm
$25 for paid Sarasota REIA Members
$35 for guests

We are a member-run organization. We allow guests to visit ONE TIME before we ask you to pay and join. For details about membership please visit our website.

Questions? Call Ed Taylor 941.315.8050

Attorney Joe Seagle – Are you using a Florida Land Trust?

Joe has generously shared the slide show from his excellent presentation.  Please click here to review.

We’re pleased to host Attorney Joseph E. Seagle — Mr. Seagle is licensed to practice law in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and the District of Columbia, and owns MyLandTrustee.com which holds properties in trust for investors and others who desire an extra layer of privacy and asset protection in their real estate ownership and transactions.

Mr. Seagle has practiced in the Central Florida/Orlando market since 2004. His office represents buyers, sellers and developers in their purchase, sale, and development of real estate throughout Central Florida. In 2007 he expanded his practice into litigation related to real estate transactions, including foreclosures, quiet title actions, evictions, and probate. Located in downtown Orlando, his practice now consists of a team of attorneys and paralegals who have extensive experience serving investors and small business owners.

Wednesday November 19, 2025
Check-in and Networking 11:30 am
Meeting Begins at 12 noon
Der Dutchman Restaurant
3713 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34232
Members $25
Guests $35

Paid Members Please RSVP and  Pre-Pay.  It would really help us at check-in.

This cost includes lunch, drink, tax and tip. Guests are welcome to visit ONE TIME before you will be asked to join

Third Wednesday Luncheon October 15

Introduction to effective wholesaling with special guest Lee Kearney.

NOTE: SarasotaREIA is hosting Lee for a ONE-DAY, Successful Wholesale Strategies Workshop on Sat. Oct. 18th 9am-5pm. See below for details.

Since 2004, Lee Kearney has bought/sold 7,000+ properties. He now owns several real estate businesses in Florida, all operating under the Southeast Property Investments Network (SPIN) brand, fixing and flipping properties across the U.S. SPIN flagship trading Sales volume exceeds $500M to date. He has a Degree in Marketing and an MBA from the University of South Florida.

Wednesday October 15, 2025
Check-in and Networking 11:30 am
Meeting Begins at 12 noon
Der Dutchman Restaurant
3713 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34232
Members $25
Guests $35

Paid Members Click here to save time and Pre-Pay

This cost includes lunch, drink, tax and tip. Guests are welcome to visit ONE TIME before you will be asked to join