

Photo: L-R Nancy Allen, Joe McDonald and Myrna Ryan work out of the Wagner Realty SR 64 Office, located at 5215 E SR 64 Bradenton, FL 34208.
BRADENTON, FL, July 21, 2020 - Realtors Nancy Allen, Joe McDonald and Myrna Ryan of Wagner Realty's SR 64 Office have earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist® designation from the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council of the National Association of Realtors®. They join more than...
BRADENTON, FL, July 21, 2020 - Julie Ann Soriero of Wagner Realty's Lakewood Ranch Office has been awarded the At Home with Diversity® and e-PRO® certifications by the National Association of REALTORS®.
Soriero joins more than 17,000 other real estate professionals in North America who have earned the At Home With Diversity certification after completing courses addressing topics of diversity, fair housing, and planning business development. The program is designed to meet the nation's fair housing commitment by educating and equipping NAR's members with the tools they need to expand homeownership opportunities.
Real estate professionals like Julie Ann Soriero wisely plan to meet the needs of diverse clients, while maintaining a competitive edge. The At Home with Diversity® certification allows REALTORS®...

Top 7 Reasons Why Many Prefer Vacation Rentals To Hotels
Are you looking to take a family vacation in the Sarasota/Bradenton area, but not sure if you are comfortable being confined in a hotel room? Before calling a chain hotel, consider the following options when making your decision.
Renting a house or condo can be surprisingly affordable. Most houses and condos offer at least two to three bedrooms, providing a larger family plenty of room to spread out. Factor in the cost savings from preparing and eating meals instead of eating out at restaurants, and a vacation home with a fully equipped kitchen can be a significantly better value.

One of the many advantages of living in Florida is our abundance of sunny weather and warm temperatures. During the summer months though, the heat and humidity can leave you feeling a bit drained. Fortunately, there are ways you can beat the heat.
From practical tips to fun and cooling activities your kids will love, our real estate agents suggest the following 7 ways to cool off this summer.


Anna Maria Island is a favorite vacation spot for people from all over the world. Most people come for the sandy beaches and laid-back atmosphere, but many are pleasantly surprised by the many species of birds. There are egrets, blue heron, sandpipers, seagulls, pelicans and terns, sure – but our Wagner Rental agents are often asked about the bright green parrots. They're small - but loud, and love to have conversations quite early in the morning. Island visitors are intrigued by their quirky personalities and mischievous nature.
Those green parrots are Quaker parrots (or monk parakeets) and they're kno...