Jo’s passion for the Sarasota area coupled with her enthusiasm, dedication and persistence

have resulted in a consistent record of achievement throughout her years in real estate. And

as a longtime Longboat Key resident, she has a true appreciation of the beauty, lifestyle and

the variety of cultural activities that Sarasota has to offer.

She and her husband are very active within the performing arts community and enjoy the

Symphony, Ballet and the Opera. Jo is both a past president and Chairman of the Board of

Children’s First and has proudly served on the committee for Sarasota Rotary Foundation,

The Jewish Family Community Services, and American Jewish Committee.

Her 20-year background working for major retailers in women’s apparel (based in New York

City) allowed Jo to hone her extensive marketing and negotiating skills. Additionally, Jo has

utilized her extensive travel throughout the U.S. and abroad to expand her awareness of and

appreciation for the complexities associated with real estate transactions.

Jo has proudly been ranked among the top 1% of realtors in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

specializing in Sarasota, Longboat Key, Bird Key, Anna Maria Island and properties West of

the Trail. Along with the following certifications: Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI),

Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist® (CLHMS), Certified International Property

Specialist (CIPS) and Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS), Jo is a proud

recipient of the FIVE STAR Real Estate AgentSM Best in Client Satisfaction Award for Ten

Consecutive Years; a major distinction having only been attained by remarkably few in her

field. She is a member of The National Association of REALTORS®, The REALTOR®

Association of Sarasota and Manatee and The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing.