BRADENTON, FL, October 16, 2020 – John Gibbons recently joined Wagner Realty's Referral Company in Sarasota, Florida. As a referral agent, John has access to over 220 of Wagner Realty's agents, ready to help anyone who is planning to buy, sell or rent property in the Sarasota/Bradenton Region of Florida.
John is a life-long resident of Clinton, MA, and a retired teacher. He taught American history and civics in the Clinton Public School System for 35 years and was the Athletic Director for 22 years. John and his wife Deborah spend part of the year at their home in Sarasota. "My wife and I enjoy the arts, culture and natural beauty of the Sarasota area. I encourage anyone who is thinking about moving to a warmer climate, even if just for part of the year, to contact me." For the past six years John was a member of...

BRADENTON, FL, October 12, 2020 – Joan Oliszewski of Wagner Realty's Manatee Avenue West Office has been recognized as a REALTOR® Emeritus. The REALTOR® Emeritus program is a special membership status presented by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) honoring REALTORS® who have maintained their membership for 40 years or more.
Joan came to the USA from French St. Martin in 1961 and has lived in nine states. She moved to Manatee County in 1977. Her real estate career began in 1973 with a builder in Ohio. When she made the move to Florida, she moved her license too, later partnering with her daughter Julie Oliszewski; the team just celebrated their 15-year anniversary!
"I think it's vital to give back to the community," notes Joan, adding "Julie and I are members of Phi Beta Psi,...

LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL, October 12, 2020 – REALTOR® David Weiman, of Wagner Realty's Lakewood Ranch Office was recently honored by the Jewish Federation of Sarasota Manatee, earning the Hatikva (Hope) Award. The 2020 award winners were chosen by Federation staff to recognize volunteers and lay leaders for their hard work this past year.
David serves on the Federation's Community Relations Committee. Notes David, "As a Sabra-Israeli, bringing rich cultural programming to younger generations is something I feel passionately about." David and his wife Priya are active members of Temple Emanuel in Sarasota. David enjoys supporting and volunteering in numerous Manasota non-profits including "A Life Story Foundation" which is a local ALS non-profit. "I love this community and look forward to contributing on both a pr...
Bradenton, FL, October 7, 2020 – Realtor Amanda Alligood has joined Wagner Realty's El Conquistador Office as a licensed REALTOR. Amanda was born and raised in Palmetto and received her diploma from Manatee Technical Institute.
Amanda is passionate about giving back to the community in a myriad of ways: providing hurricane relief; food and monetary donations to the Parrish Community pantry; supporting the Guardian Angels Orphanage, and The Manatee County Fair. She and her family are also big fans and season's pass holders for the USF Bulls. "I chose Wagner Realty because the company is so established and reputable," notes Amanda, adding "their membership in Leading Realtors of the World (LRE) was also important to me, as it provides worldwide connections."
Amanda can be reached at the Wagner Realty E...

BRADENTON, FL, October 7, 2020 – Alice Ohme, G.R.I., of Wagner Realty's Manatee Avenue West Office has been recognized as a REALTOR® Emeritus. The REALTOR® Emeritus program is a special membership status honoring REALTORS® who have maintained their membership for 40 years or more. Alice is a consistent multi-million-dollar producer who has earned multiple advanced REALTOR® designations including the e-PRO Internet Specialist Designation. She has been in real estate since 1977.
Alice was born and raised in Red Wing, MN. She attended Augsburg College in Minneapolis, majoring in social work, and moved from Minnesota to Bradenton in 1988. She and her husband Larry, who is a real estate agent in Wagner Realty's Referral Company, have been married for 52 years. In her free time, Alice enjoys gem mining, cutting gemstones, painting,...