
Located on the Gulf Coast of Florida, Anna Maria Island is just a short drive from Sarasota and Bradenton. Drive onto the island, and you'll discover a lovely, quaint beach town that offers a step back in time. You won't find the high-rise condos and hotels that many beach towns now have, instead you'll discover a laid-back lifestyle and quiet village charm. Homeowners searching for the beauty and peacefulness of a tropical island, just a short drive from city sights, will find a perfect place to call home on Anna Maria Island.
A Historical Haven
Like many cities in the state of Florida, Anna Maria Island was originally discovered by indigenous tribes, followed by Spanish explorers prior to the 1600s. However, no one resided on the island permanently until m...
SARASOTA, FL, June 24, 2020 – Realtor Louise Tessier has joined Wagner Realty's Sarasota Office located at 1440 First Street in Downtown Sarasota. Louise is well known in the Sarasota real estate community, with a career spanning 30 years and a focus on properties in Sarasota's Historic Museum District. She was originally licensed in New Jersey, moving her license to Florida in the early 1990's.
Louise has in-depth knowledge on technical real estate subjects and holds the Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation and the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), the highest credential awarded to residential sales agents.
A native of Danleson, CT, Louise has been an active member of the Sarasota community since the early 1990's, working on the Board of St. Armand's Circle Association for many years. "I absolutely love being back at Wagner Realty" notes Louise, adding "our office is located in the hub of Downtown Sarasota, and our manager Jon Patella is simpl...
BRADENTON, FL, June 24, 2020 – REALTOR Lindsey Hyler has joined Wagner Realty's El Conquistador Office located at 3403 El Conquistador Parkway in Bradenton.
Lindsey was born and raised in Danville, VA and graduated from Averett University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Chemistry. He served 5 ½ years in the United States Army as a medic, deploying first to Germany and then to the Ranger School at Ft. Benning. After completing his service, Lindsey worked as a travelling nurse for ten years, and most recently as a nurse at Doctor's Hospital.
"Anyone who knows a nurse knows that helping people is in a nurse's DNA - it's something I have a passion for" notes Lindsey, adding "I've watched other nurses become very successful Realtors, and I'm looking forward to helping people make one of the most...
BRADENTON, FL, June 23, 2020 – REALTOR Kimberly Schulz has joined Rebecca and David Samler's "Coastline West Team" at Wagner Realty. The Coastline West Team works out of Wagner Realty's Corporate Office located at 3639 Cortez Road in Bradenton.
Kimberly is a native Floridian, born in Gainesville and raised in Bradenton. She graduated from Manatee High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business with a specialization in marketing from Southern Methodist University. Kimberly spent much of her career as a property manager for commercial and residential properties as well as owning and managing a Blockbuster Video franchise with eight stores in Manatee County.
An active member of the Bradenton community, Kimberly is a life member of Entre Nous, a graduate of Leadership Manatee, and serve...

Yes, Florida is golfer heaven! If the dads in your life are golfers, what better way to spend quality time on Father's Day, Sunday, June 21, than a day on the links? Here are just of few of the many fantastic golf courses in Manatee and Sarasota Counties recommended by our real estate agents.