From The Publisher January 2010
From the Publisher Ed Bertha Opportunity is missed by most because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. Thomas Edison A new year and new beginnings. Wishing you a prosperous 2010!
From the Publisher Ed Bertha Opportunity is missed by most because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. Thomas Edison A new year and new beginnings. Wishing you a prosperous 2010!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
From The Publisher Ed Bertha. Teamwork. Twelve issues ago we began a journey to become the voice of Florida’s west coast real estate market. Along with everyone in the real estate sector we had our own challenges. We persevered, continued to find ways to create additional value for REAL’s sponsors and now can celebrate our first year [...]
Thursday, October 1, 2009
From The Publisher Ed Bertha. Creating Opportunity. I came across the following article while looking to dislodge writers block for an inspirational column. It encapsulates the subject so thoroughly there is no need for me to try and do better.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
From The Publisher Ed Bertha. 5 Degrees of Separation. One of the most fascinating items in publishing is the extraordinary individuals I cross paths with. Recently I had the opportunity to meet Giovanni Lunardi, an internationally celebrated photographer, and his wife Ines, an accomplished model.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Quality Issue Forces Reprint Of Entire Run Of REAL Magazine. Readers, In keeping with our desire to produce the highest quality publication possible the decision was made to reprint the next issue of REAL Magazine. The next issue will be available on the REAL Magazine web site shortly. We apologize for the delay but trust you understand out [...]
Monday, June 29, 2009
From The Publisher Ed Bertha. Yes we can. Yes we did! The inaugural golf tournament benefiting the United Way’s Realtors for Kids fund was a resounding success. Starting with a fabulous lunch buffet prepared by The Founders Club’s Chef Marco Marini
Monday, May 25, 2009
From The Publisher Ed Bertha. It seems like we just began but six issues are behind us and May marks our seventh issue. Some individuals and firms are taking time off as their season ended with Easter while others are looking forward to the summer season. Seasonality or not the bulk of REAL Magazine’s distribution reaches [...]
Thursday, April 23, 2009
From The Publisher Ed Bertha. Passion, it was on display when we visited The Ringling Circus Museum for April’s feature story on the Wisconsin. Striking in size, the Wisconsin was John Ringling’s version of today’s private jet.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
From the Publisher Ed Bertha. One moment you have vision. The next you don’t. In this instance my sight was robbed by a pair of vision blocking glasses as I entered the world of the blind.

September 9, 2010 REAL Magazine Evening Event.
Hosted by Linda Sloan of Prudential Palms Realty at International Artistic Stone's fabrication shop. Come enjoy an interactive evening of "old world" artisan stone work and experience the craftsmanship contained in 7300 Cove Terrace.
THE EVENT IS AT INTERNATIONAL ARTISTIC STONE NOT THE COVE TERRACE HOME, 6:00PM-9:00PM.
Wall Street Journal Ranks Stephen Pindel In Top 100.
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate announced that Stephen Pindel, a Sales Associate in the company's Fort Myers office ranks #81 among the nation’s top 100 agents and teams in closed sides and volume by the Wall Street Journal/REAL Trends Top 400 rankings for 2010.
Linda Gross Awarded The American Advertising Federation Silver Medal Award.
Linda Gross, owner of Advice Inc., was awarded the coveted Silver Medal Award by the American Advertising Federation - Suncoast at their recent meeting.
Glenda Philpot Receives SGMS Designation.
NRT Southeast LLC, Coldwell Banker’s Parent Company, announced that Glenda Philpot, Regional Vice President of Relocation, recently earned the SGMS (Senior Global Mobility Specialist) designation
Cracker Barrel Breakfast Best In 2010 Zagat Consumer Survey.
Head to one of the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations in the Sarasota area for the best breakfast available at a full-service chain restaurant, according to the prestigious Zagat survey
C.J. Coury And HomeBanc To Sponsor “Appraisals 2010” Seminar Series.
Realtors, homebuyers and homesellers who are losing real estate deals because of low-ball appraisals from out-of-town appraisal management companies will benefit from a series of appraisal seminars sponsored by HomeBanc.
Angela Massaro-Fain Appointed To Sarasota Chamber Small Business Chair And SCORE Advisory Board.
Angela Massaro-Fain, Founder and President of Grapevine Communications, recently accepted volunteer leadership positions with the Small Business Council of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and Manasota SCORE.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
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