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Press Release: Stephen Sneller Joins Wagner Realty's Lakewood Ranch Office
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL, June 16, 2020 – Stephen Sneller has joined Wagner Realty's Lakewood Ranch Office as a licensed REALTOR®. Stephen has earned numerous advanced Realtor designations including e-Pro® (advanced digital marketing techniques), PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor), SFR® (Short Sales and Foreclosure), and SRES® (Seniors Real Estate Specialist). "I think it's important to advance my skillset with additional education" notes Stephen, adding "I look forward to putting my expertise to work for my clients."
Stephen is a native of Atlanta, GA where he was a sales engineer, travelling the world throughout his career. He spent the last few years working for Tesla in the LA Design Center, and then working for a non-profit school for autistic and challenged children.
Stephen can be rea...
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How to Create Your Own Florida Vegetable Garden
Gardening is one of the most enjoyable, family-fun activities we can think of, and you can even include a science lesson as a bonus! If you're looking at Bradenton homes for sale or Sarasota homes for sale, we can help you find a property that offers possibilities for creating your own vegetable garden. After all, it doesn't take that much land to produce a significant amount of food!
- Choose Your Site
Choose a level site that gets plenty of sunshine. Make sure you have access to water, be it an irrigation system, a soaker hose, or a garden hose. If you live in a community with homeowner's association, be sure to check to be sure that you...
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Wagner Realty Makes Dream of Homeownership Come True for Veterans and Their Families
Brad Nichols was on his fourth tour of active duty in Afghanistan when he was wounded. On his return to the States, Brad and his wife Heather talked about a lifelong dream: to own their own home. They wanted an oasis for their four children, ages 11 to 17. At the time, they were renting in Lakewood Ranch and owning their own home seemed to be a reach – then they met Tammy Pogar of Wagner Realty. "Meeting Tammy was life changing for us," notes Heather, adding "Tammy had the real estate knowledge and expertise we were looking for and we immediately "clicked".
Wagner Realty's is a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, which developed the U.S. Military on the Move® (MOM) program. The MOM Program offers cash rewards, closing cost credits and other real estate related services for active duty, retired (20 years of service) military or w...
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Hiking Trails in Manatee & Sarasota Your Kids will Enjoy
From Bradenton down to Sarasota, there are miles of gorgeous preserved hiking trails for you and your children to explore. Plus, with Florida's fantastic year-round weather, these trails can be enjoyed all year long! Our REALTORS® highlight some of the hiking trails your whole family can enjoy in our area.
- Quick Point Nature Preserve — 100 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228
Take a drive west of Sarasota and stroll through Quick Point Nature Preserve while you're searching for Longboat Key homes for sale. This 34-acre park right on the water features short and easy trails that are excellent for those desiring an easy and breezy walk along the beach. Tidal pools and quiet trails offer fantastic opportunities for wildlife viewing. There are also plenty of benches to sit and relax on if your little ones need to rest their feet.
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Now is the Time to Prepare for Hurricane Season
The 2020 hurricane system is off to an early start thanks to the appearance of a tropical disturbance in mid-May. There is no time like the present to start preparing your family and your home for hurricane season. Check out these must-do tasks to add to your hurricane prep list.
- Gather Your Hurricane Emergency Kit
Hurricane preparedness requires some shopping to create your emergency kit. Find retailers who are selling the items you need, or you may order them online if the brick and mortar stores are a little bare. Here's what a basic hurricane emergency kit should have: