THE GEORGIA REPORT

Hello Georgia,

I'm embracing the holiday spirit in Sarasota as the city transforms into a Southwest Florida winter wonderland. The Boat Parade of Lights was just the beginning of the festivities, with boats adorned in sparkling lights and holiday cheer. But the magic doesn't stop there. Stroll through neighborhoods, along sidewalks, or around shops, and be awed by the twinkling lights and stunning decorations. The holiday season in Sarasota is a feast for the eyes. It's truly a season of enchantment. So, wherever you may be, I hope you enjoy the wonder of this truly magical season.

Thank you to all my amazing clients for allowing me to help you buy and sell your homes. Thank you to my business partners for making the real estate process run smoothly and stress-free. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity you all have given me this year and over the years. I am always here to assist you with your real estate needs. It is a pleasure and privilege working with you. I am truly grateful.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday,

Georgia

Ready to Show! 1515 Hillview Drive

New Construction Home in Harbor Acres

Imagine waking up every morning to breathtaking bay views from every room in your new contemporary home on Hillview Drive. The stunning design presented by Coastal Luxury Homes is located in the highly sought-after Harbor Acres neighborhood. It offers unparalleled privacy on a half-acre secluded land with direct bay access.

The home's open floor plan and floor-to-ceiling impact windows provide abundant natural light and stunning water views. The second floor features a spacious wrap-around deck overlooking the infinity edge pool, spa, and lush landscaping. Boating enthusiasts will appreciate the deep water bay access with no fixed bridges for a quick ride to the Gulf. You will have the opportunity to choose your preferred color palettes. Don't miss out on the chance to make your waterfront dreams a reality in this exquisite Sarasota home. Quality Construction by Jonas Yoder Custom Homes.

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 6 (4 full; 2 partial)

Size: 5,424 square feet

Listed at $7,999,995

Construction is complete and ready for you to see! Please feel free to contact me to schedule a showing. VIRTUAL TOUR

All Hands Were on Deck for Peninsula Sarasota

in the Annual Holiday of Lights Boat Parade.

Massive Gingerbread House on Display

at the Ritz-Carlton

The Ritz-Carlton downtown is spreading holiday cheer with a life-size gingerbread house on display in the lobby. The sweet aroma of sugar and spice fills the air, creating a festive atmosphere for guests and visitors alike. 

After months of planning and weeks of assembling, Santa's Gulf Pole Workshop is a masterpiece with over 400 pounds of gingerbread, 350 pounds of dark and white chocolate, 300 pounds of fondant, 250 pounds of royal icing, and 100 pounds of candy! Enjoy this stunning gingerbread exhibit throughout December.

1111 Ritz Carlton Drive, Sarasota, FL

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Downtown Campus

PHASE I of the Master Plan is Set to Open in January

Get ready to experience the beauty of nature in an unparalleled way with the upcoming completion of Phase I of the Master Plan at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' downtown campus. As construction of the first phase of its three-phase project nears the finish line, Selby Gardens will mark its completion with a public opening on January 11.

Phase 1 includes:

• Cutting-edge Living Energy Access Facility (LEAF) to house parking, a garden-to-plate restaurant, a new gift shop, vertical gardens, and a nearly 50,000 square-foot solar array, the world's first net-positive energy botanical garden complex.

• State-of-the-art plant research center to secure irreplaceable scientific resources in a hurricane-resilient structure and provide a window into once behind-the-scenes world-class research. It will also contain the Herbarium and Laboratory, a research library, a spirit laboratory, conference rooms, administrative offices, a rooftop garden, and a solar array.

• The new open-air Welcome Center will feature a ticketing pavilion, welcome gallery, and welcome theater to accommodate and orient guests properly;

• Publicly accessible multiuse recreational trail enabling multimodal transportation to the campus and the bayfront; Off-site roadway improvements to make access easier and safer;

• New garden and water features with more open space, including a Lily Pond Garden and Glades Garden, and the restoration of historic Palm Avenue as a pedestrian-only promenade.

A timeline for the second and third phases of the master plan will be announced soon.

The overall project adds 188,030 square feet of new space and amenities to its campus on Sarasota Bay, which is uniquely dedicated to the display and study of epiphytic orchids, bromeliads, gesneriads, ferns, and other tropical plants.

Upon completing the three-phase Master Plan, Selby's downtown campus will be a world-class destination for plant research conservation, an environmental education center with eco-friendly architecture and landscape design, and an international model for conservation.

Downtown Sarasota Campus

1534 Mound Street

What's Happening at the Corner of North Tamiami Trail

and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive?

Ringling College of Art & Design is set to make a bold statement by constructing a new state-of-the-art signature building that will house the campus welcome center and the Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery's collection of more than 300 art pieces. But that's not all - the new building will also be home to some of the college's most exciting and dynamic departments, including computer animation, entertainment design, game art, and virtual reality development.

The new building will cover a little more than 2 acres of an almost 10-acre triangular site with multiple buildings that are bounded by Old Bradenton Road on the east side, Dr. Martin Luther King Way.

A new 10,000 sf Signature Academic Building at the corner of North Tamiami Trail and MLK Way.

Spanning more than 100,000 square feet, the new four-story building will also feature 6,200 square feet of event space, 25 labs, and academic spaces. When completed in two to three years, it will be an iconic symbol of the college and the city, marking the entrance to the premier college. With an estimated cost of roughly $105 million, this new building will be a shining example of our commitment to excellence in education and innovation.

With this major new addition to the campus, Ringling College is poised to continue its tradition of excellence in the arts and to provide students with the tools they need to succeed in today's rapidly evolving creative industries. 

For more information about the project, visit Catalyst for Creativity,