Ray Arpke, the owner of Euphemia Haye on Longboat, has recently been chosen as a finalist for ABC’s award-winning, late night Nightline news program in their annual People’s Platelist Contest. The contest recognizes outstanding chefs whose cuisine is exceptionally creative and authentic, which has been the tradition at the romantic Longboat Key establishment that is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary. Chef Arpke is one of only 20 finalists chosen from over 1,000 entries from across America and is the sole finalist in the state of Florida. The overall winner will be determined by popular vote by logging on to the Nightline page at ABCNews.com began August 26.
Arpke is a client and dear friend of Signature Sotheby’s International Realty associate Cheryl Loeffler. “My family and I have enjoyed special occasions and family celebrations at Euphemia Haye for over 20 years. We have been very involved with Ray, Darcy and their family in many aspects of key life on Longboat and have taken cooking classes together to expand our own culinary abilities,” says Loeffler.
Currently, Signature Sotheby’s International Realty is marketing the Arpke’s personal property which is comprised of 3 parcels at the north end of Longboat Key directly on the bay.
The chef receiving the most online votes by September 26 will be declared the winner of the contest the week of September 27 and will be the topic of a special Nightline segment that will run nationally.
Signature Sotheby’s International Realty, the luxury real estate firm based in Sarasota, recently partnered with The Showcase of Homes to present The Founders Club community which recently aired on ABC7.
The furnished model home shown in this particular segment is one that was built by London Bay Homes, a Naples-based luxury home builder that recently acquired the remaining 86 home sites at The Founders Club. London Bay Homes plans to have three new additional models built in the near future for clients to view. To see the segment in its entirety, please visit http://vimeo.com/13886772
We take great pleasure in discovering and bringing to life all the things that make a home unique. And we take great pride in using our considerable expertise, resources, and global connections to artfully unite these special places with those who will cherish them as we do.
It is with this understanding that we proudly present a full-floor condominium at The Orange Blossom in downtown Sarasota, Florida — a historic avant-garde residence and design masterpiece. This truly unique home has been the personal residence of a renown Sarasota Interior Designer, and there is no better way to understand what makes the home so unique than to hear from the visionary, creator and current owner, Kurt Lucas.
Avant-garde. Experience the truly unique in the heart of downtown Sarasota. This magnificent residence occupies the entire third floor of the historic Orange Blossom Tower. Encompassing almost 4,000 sq. ft., this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom residence has been meticulously designed to capture the essence of this historic building. Entertain on one of the two private terraces overlooking Palm Avenue, art galleries and all the best that downtown Sarasota has to offer or enjoy the state of the art kitchen complete with Viking appliances, granite countertops and wine cellar. The amazing views of downtown Sarasota not only capture the essence of downtown living but truly immerse you within it. Some of the numerous features include private elevator foyer, leaded glass doors, hand carved stone flooring, custom fireplace, media room with “black out” shades, custom window treatments and two deeded parking spaces.
Charlotte and Tom Hedge of Signature Sotheby’s International Realty have been longtime supporters of The Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County since 1993. Both have served in leadership positions, fundraising as well as volunteering their time, talent, skills and financial support. Giving back to their local community ensures their belief that every child is provided for. “What we really appreciate about The Boys and Girls Clubs is that a high percentage of monies donated go directly into programs for the members. Statistics show that the Clubs make a positive difference in the lives of its members, providing them with support and opportunities that every child should have,” said Charlotte Hedge.
Statistics show nationwide that The Boys and Girls Clubs are making a tremendous impact on the youth communities it serves. According to published reports, 95% of the organization’s members indicated that the Clubs were the best opportunities available in their local communities, with 52% noting that the club saved their lives.
Interested in getting involved? Join them at their annual Dream Makers Ball on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at the Hyatt Sarasota. All our BGC kids have dreams–some as simple as having a good job and a nice house or helping mother pay the bills; and some as complex as stopping hunger, curing cancer or being a scientist or astronaut. With encouragement and persistence, these dreams can become reality. Help us help them live their dreams. Become a sponsor like the Hedge Team by calling Charlotte and Tom Hedge, 941.350.0100, or The Boys and Girls Clubs, 941.366.3911.
Brad Nelson of Signature Sotheby's International Realty Attends Key Sotheby's Art Networking Events in New York City
Several Sotheby’s International Realty affiliates networked with and showcased their top listings to the Sotheby’s Auction House’s clientele during the recent Contemporary Art Sale and Latin American Art Sale, both held in New York.
Sotheby’s 2010 Contemporary Art Sale Cocktail Reception & Exhibition was sponsored by the Sotheby’s International Realty Manhattan office locations in New York and was held in earlt May. The firms were able to showcase their brochures and marketing materials to attendees, as well as network with their clients and the Auction House’s. Five new artist records were set, and highlights of the sale were Andy Warhol’s Self Portrait from 1986, which more than doubled the high estimate to sell for $32,562,500.
“Participating in any Auction House event as a sponsor or otherwise is one of those opportunities in our residential real estate business that you do not pass on,” said Ellie Johnson, vice president and brokerage manager, Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage, one of the sponsor firms. “During the past month we were privileged to participate in the Contemporary Art Sale and the Latin American Art Sale.”
The Sotheby’s International Realty desk was stationed in a key position on the main exhibit floor, directly in front of attendees, during the display of art prior to the auction. The Latin American Art Sale totaled $16,777,050 with seven new artist records, most significantly for Wifredo Lam’s Sur La Traces (Transformation), which sold for $1,426,500.
Brad Nelson, Director of Brokerage Services of Signature Sotheby’s International Realty in Sarasota, FL attended as well and sees the full benefit of these types of events as it provides a unique platform for networking and meeting potential new clients. “These types of opportunities are what clearly separates us from our competitors and puts us in front of a key group of consumers, said Nelson.”
We take great pleasure in discovering and bringing to life all the things that make a home unique. And we take great pride in using our considerable expertise, resources, and global connections to artfully unite these special places with those who will cherish them as we do.
It is with this understanding that we proudly present [...]
Provided by Joel Schemmel with Signature Sotheby’s International Realty.
In recent weeks we have been encouraged by positive data released both locally and nationally. In a press release from the Sarasota Association of Realtors earlier this month they noted the following significant data from March 2010.
Overall property sales reached 753 in the Sarasota market in March [...]
Signature Sotheby’s International Realty in Sarasota, Florida today announced that the Sotheby’s International Realty network has formed a collaboration with The New York Times to showcase unique properties from its network’s approximately 500 offices in 38 countries and territories worldwide throughout the publication’s Web site, www.nytimes.com.
The relationship will promote the Sotheby’s International Realty network’s listings exclusively in slideshows throughout [...]
Signature Sotheby’s International Realty, the luxury real estate firm based in Sarasota, Florida, today announced that the Sotheby’s International Realty brand won Franchise Business Review’s Best in Category for Real Estate Franchisee Satisfaction award for the third year in a row.
The Best in Category award measures franchisee satisfaction with their franchisors and is part of [...]
As part of its continued commitment to support the local community, a team of volunteers from Signature Sotheby’s International Realty helps support Habitat for Humanity.
Nearly a dozen volunteers representing Signature Sotheby’s International Realty recently worked on their second Habitat for Humanity Home on Central Avenue. Director of Volunteers, Janet Pederson, coordinated the Realtors® to help [...]
