Ray Collins Media & Real Estate

11/06/2026

Fun night watching 'The Phil Collins Story.'

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11/05/2026

Sarasota County taxpayers should be pleased about this. My sources told me the county was going to pay WAY too much for this property. "Terrible negotiating" is what I heard.
https://www.businessobserverfl.com/news/2026/nov/04/sarasota-county-cancels-stickney-point-deal/?fbclid=IwY2xjawVYpapleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMWNCWlpFTWRWRkdTWmxSVWNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEf4cyOVXeO0xZwsuBxHXw5m1K6gbU7PSr4bCPTuqI4QmNrRdPs88H-s95RyTE_aem_yJp5yi7pYBOqejlU0lz8aA

Title defects prompted commissioners to vote to terminate their purchase agreement for 1500 Stickney Point Road.

11/02/2026

The hurricanes a couple years ago flooded some houses on Longboat Key. Some homeowners had to knock down their houses and start over.

I'm representing a seller who removed the house and is now selling the vacant land. It's a short walk to a private beach on the gulf--and has a backyard dock.

But wait--there's more: They're selling it for significantly less than other identical properties on the street.

568 Rountree, Longboat Key Estates. $1.75m.

11/02/2026

These two make me laugh. Great costumes. (Photographer: Janet Ann Combs.)

10/31/2026

Happy to take the annual Halloween staff picture for my friends at Simon's Coffee House. Erin and I have gone there for lunch almost every Saturday after yoga for six years.

10/31/2026

Halloween at Yoga by The Bay with Erin.

10/30/2026

For Sale: Erin and I recently moved across Sarasota and kayaking is no longer as accessible. The yellow one is an Eddyline that's nearly new ($1,500). I'll sell them both for $950.

10/29/2026

Empty lot for sale: They aren’t making any more waterfront property on Longboat Key—but here is a rare opportunity. Positioned perfectly between Sarasota Bay and the gulf, this quarter-acre parcel offers the ultimate canvas for a custom coastal estate. Build your dream house! Complete with private beach access. 586 Rountree Drive. [email protected]. $1.75m.

10/28/2026

Rome, Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast: A few words about our recent trip around Italy.

Discover Italy through three distinct chapters, exploring its timeless beauty, rich culture, unforgettable experiences and the art Italy

10/27/2026

Two college sweethearts--now in their mid-80s--asked me to sell their final home so they could move into senior living. Their comments below are my "why." It keeps me coming back for more.