November 8, 2009
November 5, 2009
HELP OUR SOLDIERS… PHONE HOME! SUPPORT CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS.
For almost a year now, THE SERENA GROUP has
been involved with a wonderful charity that benefits our military men and women and their families called… “CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS.”
It has been a wonderful experience for our team. The reaction and enthusiasm for this cause from the people who have gotten involved from a support standpoint, as well as, the wonderful support, in the form of cell phone donations, from our community has been a joy to behold and we thank you all, from the bottom of our hearts, for supporting this worthwhile effort!
In August, THE SERENA GROUP was approached by a former Florida of REALTORS (FAR) president, after reading a press clip picked up by FAR, asking if our team would be interested in presenting a challenge to all REALTORS planning on attending the convention to bring all of their old cell phones along to donate to “Cell Phones for Soldiers.” We were honored to accept that assignment and proceeded to arrange for a booth to be set up at the FAR convention where we could accept donations and enlisted the support not only from our local Keller Williams family but also our local (MAR) Manatee Association of REALTORS and all REALTORS from the Manatee County area of Florida. We are delighted to report that the FAR Convention effort of behalf of “Cell Phones for Soldiers” gathered over 300 cell phones which equates, after recycling, to over 300 HOURS OF TALK TIME FOR OUR MILITARY FAMILIES! Our thanks to Frank Kowalski, Jeff Zipper, and Jeanie Unterbrink from FAR for offering this opportunity and to all the REALTORS who attended the convention and brought their phone donations… this is the most wonderful gift that any of us could give our military personnel… and most especially their families waiting patiently at home for the safe return of their loved ones!
Most recently, we have elicited and received the assistance for our continued effort in Manatee County to collect phones from a fantastic local restaurant, THE ANNA MARIA OYSTER BAR. With the blessing of John Horne, the owner, and Troy Shrock, the manager of the ANNA MARIA OYSTER BAR locations, we have set up drop boxes for cell phone donations. Now, if you are lucky enough to enjoy a wonderful meal at any of the 3 Manatee County ANNA MARIA OYSTER BAR locations, you can also bring along your old cell phones and make a donation to “CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS!” You will leave not only with a happy tummy… but with a happy heart knowing that you’ve made it possible for a military family to hear the voice of a loved one so far away!
Here are the 3 locations for the ANNA MARIA OYSTER BAR:
1. 6906 14th Street West
Bradenton, FL
(941) 758-7880
2. 6696 Cortez Road
Bradenton, FL
(941) 792-0077
3. 1525 51st Ave East
Ellenton, FL
(941) 721-7773
Another fantastic local Sarasota business, Coleman’s Tavern, and Mike Coleman , the owner and Shannon Bigelow, bartender, have also graciously agreed to support the Manatee County “Cell Phones for Soldiers” effort by hosting a drop box for phone donations. A hot spot for a fun “night on the town,” next time you’re looking for a place to let your hair down and have a good time… visit Coleman’s Tavern and… bring all your old cell phones along for “Cell Phones for Soldiers!”
Coleman’s Tavern
5305 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, FL 34232
941-379-2703
To date… THE SERENA GROUP HAS COLLECTED OVER 800 PHONES for “CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS” and we are committed to keep going! Sarasota and Manatee County… help us… help our military men & women… PHONE HOME!
For more information about donating cell phones or to find out how you can get involved with
“CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS”… Contact THE SERENA GROUP!
September 13, 2009
HOME BUYER, HOME BUYING PROCESS AND INFORMATION FOR BRADENTON, SARASOTA, MANATEE COUNTY, AND SARASOTA COUNTY HOME BUYERS!
HOME BUYERS… BELOW YOU WILL FIND AN ILLUSTRATIVE CHART WALKING YOU THROUGH THE MAJOR STEPS INVOLVED IN THE REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION BUYING PROCESS. Don’t buy a home without consulting a Real Estate professional and listening to their experienced advice… In most cases, this valuable representation is paid for by the seller! It’s important to note that representation by a REALTOR is a very smart move… even with “For Sale By Owner” homes and “New Construction Homes”… we are experienced, trained negotiators. We ask for and GET upgrades and concessions that you might not even think to ask for! Call THE SERENA GROUP TODAY to learn more about the process of buying a home and to get answers to your Real Estate questions!
August 31, 2009
BRADENTON, SARASOTA, MANATEE COUNTY, EAST MANATEE COUNTY, SARASOTA COUNTY HOME BUYER TIPS and INFORMATION
HOME BUYERS! … The time is ripe for making YOUR move! Home prices are rising… investors are grabbing the best deals… the home buyer tax credit expires on November 30, 2009! WHAT ARE YOU WAITNG FOR? Contact THE SERENA GROUP today to find out how you can get into the market… before this “HISTORICAL BUYER’S OPPORTUNITY” passes you by….
THE SERENA GROUP WEBSITE!
August 27, 2009
EAST MANATEE COUNTY, MANATEE COUNTY, BRADENTON, SARASOTA, SARASOTA COUNTY REALTORS FOR “CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS”
THE SERENA GROUP of Keller Williams Realty of Manatee was recently invited by “THE FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS” to bring their continuing effort, through “CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS,” to the FAR CONVENTION in Olando, FL last week, to collect used cell phones to be recycled and turned into calling cards for US Military Troops and Families to use to communicate with each other while family members are serving in the armed forces in service to our nation. At the FAR CONVENTION, 250+ phones were collected… bringing the total phones collected by THE SERENA GROUP so far in 2009 to over 450 phones! For each phone collected, a credit of 1 hour of talk time is given to a soldier to talk with his or her family back home…what a precious gift! Please contact THE SERENA GROUP for more information, to donate phones, or to find out how YOU can become involved with “CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS.”
OUR DEEPEST THANKS TO ALL THE MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN IN SERVICE OF OUR COUNTRY!
THE SERENA GROUP CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS WEB PAGE!
August 17, 2009
HERITAGE HARBOUR – BRADENTON – REAL ESTATE STATISTICS – HERITAGE HARBOUR HOMES
Do you live in HERITAGE HARBOUR, BRADENTON? and are planning to make a move in near future? Call THE SERENA GROUP today! We are “HERITAGE HARBOUR HOMES RESIDENT REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS!” What is a “resident real estate specialist? We live, work, and play in HERITAGE HARBOUR and we really know the community inside and out! Call THE SERENA GROUP today for a “free market update” or a “free market analysis” with no obligation.
~Statistics Source = Mid Florida Regional MLS
July 23, 2009
HERITAGE HARBOUR REAL ESTATE MARKET STATISTICS, INFORMATION
Please click the title box below to access printable Real Estate Market Report, Statistics and Real Estate Information for HERITAGE HARBOUR HOMES IN BRADENTON FLORIDA 
Call THE SERENA GROUP for all your REAL ESTATE INFORMATION! (941) 928-1248. 
Market information source ~ Mid Florida MLS
LAKEWOOD RANCH MARKET STATISTICS ~ LAKEWOOD RANCH REAL ESTATE
Please click the title box below to access printable Real Estate Market Report, Statistics and Real Estate Information for Summerfield, Greenbrook, The Country Club, Edgewater, Riverwalk, Country Club East & The Lake Club Villages in Lakewood Ranch
Call THE SERENA GROUP for all your Real Estate Information: (941) 928-1248.
Statistics Source ~ Mid Florida MLS
July 20, 2009
SARASOTA COUNTY ~ SARASOTA SHORT SALE & BANK OWNED REAL ESTATE STATISTICS (7-20-09)
SARASOTA / SARASOTA COUNTY SHORT SALE & FORECLOSURE REAL ESTATE STATISTICS
This information is for “Single Family Homes in Sarasota County in Florida
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SARASOTA REAL ESTATE
SHORT SALE & BANK OWNED (FORECLOSURE) ~ MANATEE COUNTY REAL ESTATE STATISTICS! (7-20-09)
MANATEE COUNTY / BRADENTON SHORT SALE, BANK OWNED, FORECLOSURE STATS (7-20-09)
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Bradenton / Manatee County Real Estate
