Circa 1900

I am so excited that on this my second blog, I have such a “treasure” to share with you.  I am in the process of listing this home located right here in West Bradenton.  This home is rich with history.  While I cannot confirm the story, it certainly makes for an interesting peek in yesteryear.  I was told by a previous owner, that this home was a country store back in the early 1900’s.  Historically, they would drive the cattle from out east to the Palma Sola where they would load them on to boats for shipping to Cuba.  As you can see, regardless of the history, this home is rich with character and charm.  Circa 1900, the home has all the great details we have come to expect from homes built by the craftsmen of their day.  You are welcomed to this home by a gracious front porch which immediately invokes a vision of sweet tea and a rocking chair.  Still preserved are the glass door knobs, mop-board trim and beautiful original pine floors.  Of course the kitchen and baths have been updated and made use of the spaces, without losing their character.  There is also a wonderful backyard that looks like an HGTV special.  I will be holding this treasure open on Sunday August 7 from 2-4, if you would like to come take a walk back into history.

To Blog or Not to Blog …

As a still relatively young professional woman (no cracks from the peanut gallery) and one that (most who know me would agree) pretty much has an opinion or at least something to say on just about everything,  I have decided that this blogging thing is the new frontier that I must explore.  Thus, today I begin!

In terms of background – I moved to the gulf coast area, more specifically Sarasota, as a very unwilling teenager in 1979.  We left behind my lifelong childhood friends in Macon, Georgia for the green pastures of Sarasota and my father’s career.  I am sure that as I blog, you will have a chance to meet my parents, I was blessed to have Ward and June Cleaver as parents and am thankful everyday for them.  BTW, their real names are John and Sally Dunbar, and if you know them, you know I am not exaggerating – finer people do not exist.  I begin with this, because I think part of why I so love this town, Bradenton, is that it reminds me of Macon.  It is steeped with longstanding traditions and multi generational families that have weaved a dynamic heritage for this town.

As a realtor, it’s not just about selling houses, it’s about finding the right neighborhood and home that fit your personality and lifestyle.

My home is Bradenton and I want everyone to love it just like I do.