A marketing professional for over two decades, Lori’s transition into real estate quickly took root and has led to many satisfied buyers and sellers. Known for her proactive approach, creative problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills, Lori provides exceptional, personalized service for all her customers. She takes great pride in carefully listening to the needs of her buyers and sellers, building relationships, and working relentlessly to negotiate the best possible deal on their behalf. A resident of Lakewood Ranch, she loves the region’s many activities – from beaches to shopping, and the arts, and navigating the Sarasota and Manatee markets with her customers.
Lori’s marketing prowess is built on 20 years’ experience working in client services, marketing strategy, and management roles. She enjoys applying her skill set on behalf of her real estate customers, whether creating or executing marketing plans, presenting properties in innovative ways, or managing a business. No matter the challenge, Lori brings her mix of optimism, dependability, and integrity to the table. With a passion for educating children, she was also Founder and Director of Explore Some More Children’s Museum, a non-profit organization that provides fun, hands-on learning exhibits and experiences to young children. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from Florida State University.
Lori is originally from Rhode Island and has lived on the west coast of Florida for more than 30 years. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the beach, boating, travel, and spending time with family and friends.
01 Dec 2024
The holidays are a time for joy, family, and celebration, but they also bring added responsibilities. Between decorating, hosting, and just keeping up with your daily routines, your home can quickly start to feel...
01 Nov 2024
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03 Oct 2024
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01 Sep 2024
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01 Aug 2024
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01 Jul 2024
Whether you’re putting your home on the market in a few weeks or a few years, strategic upgrades can make all the difference. But you don’t have to embark on a major remodel to...
02 Jun 2024
Last December, when the Federal Reserve projected a series of benchmark rate cuts in the coming year, some analysts speculated that mortgage rates—which had recently peaked near 8%—would fall closer to 6% by mid-2024.1,2,3...
01 May 2024
The peak moving season is upon us. In fact, according to Move.com, almost 70% of U.S. moves occur between May and September.1 And while the percentage of Americans who move each year has declined,...
01 Apr 2024
From wildfires to floods, the past few years have brought a historic number of devastating climate and weather events to the United States. In 2023 alone, there were 28 individual weather-related disasters that caused...
02 Mar 2024
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