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Coastal Gardening: Native Plants That Thrive in Sarasota County
When you live along Florida's Gulf Coast, your yard is an extension of the natural paradise surrounding you, and our real estate agents know that outdoor living is one of the most compelling reasons buyers fall in love with this region. Choosing native plants for your Sarasota County landscape is one of the smartest decisions you can make as a homeowner.
Why Native Plants Are the Right Choice for Gulf Coast Gardens
They Are Designed for Florida's Climate
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Wagner Realty Agent Rich Ivan Donates Over 50 Bicycles to Local Children Through Bradenton Blue Foundation
Wagner Realty Agent Rich Ivan Donates Over 50 Bicycles to Local Children Through Bradenton Blue Foundation
BRADENTON, FL March 10, 2026th – Richard Ivan, REALTOR® with Wagner Realty's First Street Sarasota office, continues to make a meaningful impact in the local community through his ongoing bicycle donation initiative to benefit children in need.
Last weekend, Ivan, along with the Quattro family, delivered another truckload of bicycles, donating 16 bikes to the Bradenton Blue Foundation in partnership with the Bradenton Police Department. This latest contribution follows an earlier donation of more than 40 bicycles provided to the organization's Christmas toy drive.
In total, more than 50 bicycles have been donated to the Bradenton Blue Foundation in recent months. Over the past year, th...
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Spring 2026 Events Not to Be Missed Around Sarasota and Bradenton
Early March signals the transition to spring in Florida, as communities roll out a full schedule of fairs, concerts, festivals, and other seasonal events. Our real estate agents love Florida's mild winters, but they can't help looking forward to the events that usually crop up in the springtime.
Spring 2026 is shaping up to be one of the busiest seasons we've had yet. If you want to fit everything in, now is the time to start planning. Let's begin by taking a look at some of the many must-see events happening near our Bradenton and
