A A
RSS

Contact Us

Print This Page Print This Page

ed_bertha

Ed Bertha
Executive Publisher
REAL Magazine

6743 Ashley Court
Sarasota, FL 34241

941.921.2117 phone
941.827.9400 fax
edbertha@the-real-magazine.com

REAL Magazine

REAL Magazine is a luxury lifestyle, estate home publication capturing the magnificence of the west coast of Florida’s real estate market. Our target audience is affluent consumers from Tampa to Naples, residing in homes valued at $1 million or greater and the trade; builders and interior designers. Our distribution also goes to the top 5% of Realtors, a very influential group, in the same market. Additionally REAL is on display in local establishments that the affluent visit; high end auto, cosmetic surgeons, salons and so on.

The REAL web site, www.the-real-magazine.com, contains everything in print and more. The site is optimized for search engines, our content ranks very well and we get worldwide visitors. REAL’s sponsors receive a dedicated page on the web site enabling them to leverage REAL’s search engine optimization techniques and to drive social media marketing strategies. If you have a smart phone REAL Magazine has a unique web site built for mobile devices. With our implementation of technology REAL Magazine is the 51st publication in the nation Microsoft is following.

Get REAL
 
Local Focus, Global Reach

  • Share/Bookmark
941-366-6200 Sarasota Film Festival
Leslie Brown 941-914-9398  REAL Style Video
Pamela Hughes 941-922-4767 Hughes Design Associates
Michael Bush 941-366-6690 Home Resource
News
  • cobrookeIs Your Business Model Dying? COBROOKE IDEAS I ARCHITECTURE I DESIGN, a Sarasota-based architecture/design firm, is offering a complimentary creative thinking seminar on February 21st
  • cat-depotCat Depot Receives Two Grants. Cat Depot announced it was the recipient of two local grant awards; The Mary E. Parker Foundation award and The Edward E. and Lillian H. Bishop Foundation award.
  • jo-ann-koontzJo Ann Koontz Forms Koontz & Associates. Jo Ann Koontz an Attorney and Certified Public Accountant formed Koontz & Associates, PL. Koontz & Associates is a law firm focusing on residential and commercial real estate transactions, federal and state tax law, and business law.
  • suncoast-motorsports1Suncoast Motorsports Presents Cars And Coffee. Come join Suncoast Motorsports as they present the First Saturday of the Month, February 4th, Sarasota Cars and Coffee.
  • terra-ceia-bay-logoREAL Magazine Opens The Door At Terra Ceia Bay. Come join REAL Magazine and experience all that Terra Ceia Bay has to offer. Enjoy a pristine view of the Skyway Bridge, Hor D'oeuvres, Refreshments, Vodka Bar and a chance to win Prizes.
  • festivals-speed-logoFestivals Of Speed Is TAKING OVER Downtown St. Petersburg Waterfront!!!   Due to a huge showing of vehicles and attendees in 2011, Festivals of Speed has again expanded the St. Petersburg event
  • south-florida-museum-logoSouth Florida Museum Presents On The Waterfront. The South Florida Museum presents On the Waterfront as part of the Film Fridays And The Winner Is series, 6pm on February 3, 2012.
  • sarasota-opera-logoLois Schulman Now Sarasota Opera Program Advertising Consultant. Sarasota Opera announced Lois Schulman is the new Program Advertising Consultant at Sarasota Opera and will work with Sarasota Opera to secure advertisers for the 2012 – 2013 Fall and Winter Season Program Books.
  • stroke-asscociation-floridaAbilities Possibilities Expo Set For February 14th. The Stroke Association of Florida will host an Abilities Possibilities Expo on Tuesday, February 14th
  • bers-andrewAndrew Bers Completes Training In Luxury Home Market. Andrew Bers of  recently completed a luxury home marketing training course offered by The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing.
  • sarasota-film-festival-2012Sarasota Film Festival Hosts Town Hall Meeting. The Sarasota Film Festival (SFF) opens its door for a Town Hall meeting February 8th from 5:30pm – 7:00pm at the Marie Selby Library. The event will feature a brief presentation about upcoming programs and changes to the 2012 SFF
  • easter-seals-logoEaster Seals Southwest Florida Hanger Event At Dolphin Aviation. Join Easter Seals Southwest Florida as they present toy designs for children with disabilities by designers from around the world.
  • south-florida-museum-logoSouth Florida Museum Chinese New Year Cultural Celebration. Join the South Florida Museum this evening in celebrating the year of the Dragon at the third annual Chinese New Year Cultural Celebration.
  • tracy-seiderTracy Seider Wins WCR Humanitarian Award. RE/MAX Alliance Group’s Broker-Associate, Tracy Seider, won the Humanitarian of the Year Award for 2011 from the Sarasota Women's Council of Realtors (WCR).
  • adviceLinda Gross To Co-Manage Ovation. Linda Gross and the Advice team will co-manage Ovation, Lakewood Ranch’s annual celebration of the gulf coast’s cultural assets.
  • kim-stephensKim Stephens Number One Venice Agent In Volume. RE/MAX Alliance Group’s Kim Stephens, ranked as the Number One agent in total volume for 2011 in the Venice Area Board of Realtors with $12.6 million.
  • maduro-cigar-bar-logo2nd Annual 'Maduro Cup' Polo Match At Sarasota Polo Club. Sunday, January 29th at 1pm join Maduro for an afternoon of fun participating in the second annual 'Maduro Cup' polo match at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • neal-communities-sponsors-rock-it-the-robot-at-manatee-county-fairRock-It the Robot Returns To The Midway. Neal Communities loves the Manatee County Fair and this year the home builder is sponsoring the ever-popular Rock-It the Robot returns.
  • jannuslive_logoJannus Live Presents G Love & Special Sauce. The doors open Friday, January 27, 2012, for a concert at St Pete’s Jannus Live with G Love & Special Sauce.
  • maduro-cigar-bar-logoTrivia Night At Maduro’s Cigar Bar. Is your middle name Einstein? If so, join Maduro's on Monday, January 23rd, at 6.30pm for Trivia Night.
  • may-astonMay Aston Number One Agent In Transactions. RE/MAX Alliance Group’s May Aston, ranked as the Number One agent in total transactions for 2011 in the Manatee County Association of Realtors (MAR), with 184 transactions.
  • suncoast-art-tour2012 Suncoast Art Tour Takes Place. Coming March 9th and 10th is an ambitious art show by the Fine Arts Society of Sarasota featuring more than 1,000 pieces of art by 17 local Sarasota artists.
  • vince-fraser-2012-sarasota-film-festival-posterVince Fraser Artwork Returns To Sarasota Film Festival. This year's signature graphic and Sarasota Film Festival (SFF) poster was again created by internationally renowned artist Vince Fraser.
  • center-for-faith-and-freedomCenter For Faith And Freedom Releases Jewish Family & Children's Service Video.   The Center for Faith and Freedom partnered with the Jewish Family & Children's Service of Sarasota-Manatee (JCFS) to produce a multi-media presentation 
  • care-2-tri-logoCare 2 Tri Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament. Care 2 Tri, a non profit utilizing triathlon to inspire and fulfill those with disabilities, is hosting a Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament to raise funds for the organization's work.
Ed Bertha 941-921-2117 Exceptional Properties
Michael Bush 941-366-6690 Home Resource
BarCamp
941-366-6200 Sarasota Film Festival
941-365-3443 Haps Cycle Sales
You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video

Dupleggcated is courtesy of The Ringling College of Art + Design. Produced by Robert Huth.   www.ringling.edu

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video

Scavenger Hunt is courtesy of The Ringling College of Art + Design. Produced by Matthew Kummer.  www.ringling.edu

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video

End is courtesy of The Ringling College of Art + Design. Produced by Joe Ark Sun.  www.ringling.edu

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video

Urgent News is courtesy of The Ringling College of Art + Design. Produced by Jim Christopher.  www.ringling.edu

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video

Escar Go is courtesy of The Ringling College of Art + Design. Produced by Hannah Sherman.  www.ringling.edu

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video

The Kite is courtesy of The Ringling College of Art + Design. Produced by Gwynne Olson-Wheeler.  www.ringling.edu

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video

The Animator And The Seat is courtesy of The Ringling College of Art + Design. Produced by Eric Drobile.  www.ringling.edu

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video

Respire, Mon Ami is courtesy of The Ringling College of Art + Design. Produced by Chris Nabholz.  www.ringling.edu

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video

A Leg Up is courtesy of The Ringling College of Art + Design. Produced by Bevin Carnes.  www.ringling.edu

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video

Taken is courtesy of The Ringling College of Art + Design. Produced by Tony Cabrera.  www.ringling.edu

Opt-In Subscription

Opt In E-mail:

Subscribe
Unsubscribe

Translator

Events Calendar

February 2012
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
  
 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29  

Switch to our mobile site