Sarasota Real Estate Investor Association - SREIA

09/09/2026

https://floridadaily.com/jacksonville-beach-rental-tax-policy-raises-questions-over-scope-of-local-business-tax/?sfnsn=mo

The City of Jacksonville Beach is taking the position that renting residential property within the city constitutes a business requiring a local business tax receipt, an interpretation that could potentially affect individual homeowners, corporate landlords, and property management companies through...

09/04/2026

https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/manatee-county/manatee-county-residents-push-for-short-term-rental-restrictions-say-peace-has-been-destroyed/

Short-term rentals are sparking a big debate in Manatee County. Some neighbors say they’re creating problems in residential communities, while rental owners say more restrictions could go too far.…

08/18/2026

REMINDER TODAY (Wednesday) Sarasota Real Estate Investor Association - SREIA August Member’s Lunch Meeting -- we’re pleased to welcome key staff from the Sarasota County Property Appraiser’s Office: Brian Loughrey, CFE, Chief Deputy and Wynta Loughrey, RES, AAS, CFE, Commercial Valuation Manager.
Topics to be discussed (+ your questions):
🔹 What the Property Appraiser’s Office Does
🔹 Property Statistics at a Glance
🔹 Changes in Market & Just Value for 2026
🔹 The 2026 Tax Roll Timeline
🔹 Understanding Your TRIM Notice
🔹 The VAB (Value Adjustment Board) Timeline
🔹 How the VAB Process Works
🔹 Proposed Constitutional Amendments
For real estate investors, understanding property values and how they're determined is critical AND the process/timeline if you want to challenge the value.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
11:30 AM - Check-in, Networking, Buffet Lunch (drink, tax, tip included)
12:00 Noon - Call to Order
Der Dutchman Sarasota, 3713 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota, FL 34232
$25 FOR SARASOTA REIA MEMBERS, First-time guests: $35
All attending must pay for lunch, as the fee also covers our meeting meeting space. Come for the information - Stay for the networking.
Questions? Contact Ed Taylor, President # 941-315-8050

08/11/2026

Sarasota Real Estate Investor Association - SREIA August Member’s Lunch Meeting -- Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026 -- we’re pleased to welcome key staff from the Sarasota County Property Appraiser’s Office: Brian Loughrey, CFE, Chief Deputy and Wynta Loughrey, RES, AAS, CFE, Commercial Valuation Manager.
Topics to be discussed (+ your questions):
🔹 What the Property Appraiser’s Office Does
🔹 Property Statistics at a Glance
🔹 Changes in Market & Just Value for 2026
🔹 The 2026 Tax Roll Timeline
🔹 Understanding Your TRIM Notice
🔹 The VAB (Value Adjustment Board) Timeline
🔹 How the VAB Process Works
🔹 Proposed Constitutional Amendments
For real estate investors, understanding property values and how they're determined is critical AND the process/timeline if you want to challenge the value.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
11:30 AM - Check-in, Networking, Buffet Lunch (drink, tax, tip included)
12:00 Noon - Call to Order
Der Dutchman Sarasota, 3713 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota, FL 34232
$25 FOR SARASOTA REIA MEMBERS, First-time guests: $35
All attending must pay for lunch, as the fee also covers our meeting meeting space. Come for the information - Stay for the networking.
Questions? Contact Ed Taylor, President # 941-315-8050

08/06/2026

today's Sarasota Real Estate Investor Association - SREIA 1st Thursday Investor Workshop (always FREE) -- welcomes Paul W. DeClark -- Self-defense Handgun and Home Defense Fundamentals
Paul is a 35-year veteran fi****ms instructor. Paul teaches a number of classes on home defense and an introduction to shooting for first timers. His company also is the premier house of worship training and consulting company in the area. https://commandperformance.info/
6pm Thursday August 6, 2026
MALONEY FUNERAL HOME
(TURN AT SHERWIN WILLIAMS)
2401 CATTLEMEN ROAD
SARASOTA, FL 34232
Special thanks to owner Dean Maloney for hosting us.
Questions? Call Ed Taylor # 941.315.8050

07/17/2026

https://levinecapital.com/the-unintended-consequences-of-evicting-wall-street-from-housing/

By Malli, AI Assistant to Adam Levine, CEO of Levine Capital

07/16/2026

yesterday's full house - as it should be - for Bill Cook. Sarasota Real Estate Investor Association - SREIA was honored to have Bill share his "boots-on-the-ground" strategies (literally, as Bill is known for his "door knocking" techniques). Bill's T-Bar, finding motivated sellers, structuring offers at the dining room table, most recent successes, plus so much more. Thank you Bill Cook.

07/07/2026

Sarasota Real Estate Investors Association welcomes our friend Bill Cook to our July meeting. With 36+ years of face-to-face deal making experience, Bill is one of the most imaginative advanced creative deal structurers in the country. Please join us. Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 11:30am registration/networking/buffet lunch | 12noon call to order. Der Dutchman Sarasota 3713 Bahia Vista St Sarasota, FL 34232
$25/SarasotaREIA member; first time guest: $35 -- all attendees must pay as this includes our room charge. Questions? Ed Taylor # 941.315.8050

07/06/2026

Reminder, every Tuesday 8 a.m. @ Pop's Sunset Grill, Nokomis Beach FREE real estate investor meetup -- all are welcome. Landlords, property managers, private lenders, Realtors, trades ++ just buy your own breakfast. Questions? ed taylor #941.650.6088

06/29/2026

Sarasota Real Estate Investor Association's "FIRST THURSDAY INVESTOR WORKSHOP" July 2, 2026 -- FREE -- ALL ARE WELCOME
"Proven Habits for Massive Financial Success"
This month we welcome Rod Khleif, investor, author, coach and host of "The Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing Podcast"
Rod Khleif is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, multiple business owner, author, mentor and community philanthropist. He is passionate about business, life, success and giving back. As one of the country's top real estate investors, Rod has personally owned and managed over 2,000 properties
Venue: Maloney Funeral Home (turn at Sherwin Williams)
2401 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
Special thanks to owner Dean Maloney for hosting us. Questions? Call Ed Taylor # 941.315.8050