SARASOTA, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2026) – Ian Black Real Estate, a premier commercial real estate firm based in Sarasota, Fla., has hired four new employees. Joining the firm’s property management division are Building Engineers James Smith and Jeremy Turman, and Facilities Maintenance Technician Derryl Wilkinson. Also joining the firm is Marketing Assistant Caitlyn Bench, who will provide marketing support to the sales team. “We’re thrilled to welcome several new faces to our team

SARASOTA, Fla. (April 30, 2025) – Ian Black Real Estate, Sarasota’s premier commercial real estate brokerage firm, is pleased to welcome Amanda Mena to its team as property administrator. In this role, Mena will provide administrative support to the firm’s property management division, with a focus on customer service. Previously, Mena served as office manager at air conditioning repair business Badger Bob’s Services, where she developed her strengths in operations and client

SARASOTA, Fla. (Dec. 4, 2024) – Ian Black Real Estate, Sarasota’s premier commercial real estate brokerage firm, has hired Kevin McQuaid as sales associate. McQuaid has deep roots in the Sarasota area, having previously served as a reporter and editor for both the Observer Media Group and The Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He transitioned to the commercial real estate industry in 2021. “I was first introduced to Kevin while he covered commercial real estate and business in our ar

Tulp is one of four Ian Black Real Estate brokers to hold the SIOR designation Brie Tulp, RPA®, SIOR, of Sarasota-based Ian Black Real Estate recently achieved the SIOR designation awarded by the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR). Tulp is one of four brokers at Ian Black Real Estate to hold the prestigious designation and one of two women who hold the industrial designation from Tampa to Naples. SIOR is a Washington, DC-based international professional organiz

He will serve as the Chapter President for the 2024-2025 chapter year SARASOTA, Fla. (Nov. 13 2024) – Nick DeVito II, SIOR, of Sarasota-based Ian Black Real Estate was recently named the chapter president for the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR) Florida Chapter. DeVito will serve as president for the 2024 – 2025 chapter year and oversee 11 regional chapters in Florida, including Miami-Dade, Tampa Bay and Northeast Florida. “I’m honored to serve as the pre

April 2024: Land Listings

Ian Black Real Estate celebrates 20 years in business!

Brie Tulp recognized as Business Observer 40 Under 40 honoree.

Ian Black Real Estate hires former Pure Barre franchise owner as sales associate

Making connections everywhere she goes, Stacy Rosenberg thrives in bringing in new business from both the Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch...

Forty Carrots Family Center recently elected Susan Travers, nonprofit fundraiser, volunteer coordinator and event planner, as its new board

SARASOTA, Fla. (May 4, 2020) – Ian Black Real Estate, Sarasota’s premier commercial real estate brokerage firm, has hired Steven Larkin...