Each year as the holidays approach, Sandy Greiner's thoughts turn to families who are struggling financially to keep their beloved pets at home with them. Sandy is a Broker Associate with Wagner Realty, and works out of the company's Corporate Office on Cortez Road. "Thirteen years ago, I decided to throw a holiday luncheon party with a purpose" says Sandy, "and since then it has grown into a popular event for our agents. They arrive with food and supplies for the Humane Society of Manatee County (HSMC)." This year's party was held on December 16th and the donations from our holiday get-together filled the Manatee Humane Society's truck. Samantha Harris, Event and Volunteer Coordinator of the HSMC was overjoyed when she saw the halls of Wagner Realty lined up with bags...

As the year comes to a close and holiday celebrations become the main focus, now's a great time to get your home ready for a new beginning. Getting organized and clearing out clutter before the New Year not only makes your space more inviting for parties but also sets you up for a productive and relaxed start to 2025.
Before you start decluttering, set clear goals. Do you want to make room for holiday decorations? Are you getting ready for a move? Or do you just want to tidy up to start the new year feeling organized? Split your goals into smaller jobs and focus on the parts of your home that need the most work, l...