Pettingell Professionals

Pettingell Professionals Luxury Waterfront Specialist
Top 10 Producer Nationwide Coldwell Banker Realty
#1 Agent Sarasota His love for this area inspires him every day.

Roger Pettingell is a highly credentialed Coldwell Banker Realty agent and broker who specializes in luxury waterfront properties in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Backed by a five-person professional staff, as well as decades of experience, vast community connections, and unmatched marketing expertise, buyers and sellers can expect comprehensive, personalized attention from the list to sale. Few can match the breadth and depth of Roger’s industry knowledge and record of success. He has contracted and sold $3 billion in luxury properties in Sarasota and Manatee Counties, ranking him a consistent top producer for Coldwell Banker Realty. In the last 13 years, Roger has been named REAL Trend's #1 Real Estate Agent for Longboat Key, Bird Key, and Sarasota, as well as the #1 Coldwell Banker Realty Agent in both Sarasota County and the state of Florida. For each and every listing, Roger and his team of marketing and management experts provide one-on-one, boutique-style service supported by the extensive resources and global reach of the Coldwell Banker® brand. Utilizing cutting-edge marketing and research tools ensures that Roger is current on the latest property, financial, and legal data. As a longtime resident, he has developed strong relationships with brokers and other industry professionals, giving him unique insight into area trends and available properties. By handling every stage of the transaction with the utmost care and efficiency, while maintaining open and prompt communication as the process moves forward, Roger and his team take the stress out of the buying and selling process. Having owned property at L’Ambiance, Sanctuary, Grand Bay, Beachplace, Country Club Shores, Harbor Acres, and Bird Key, Roger knows the waterfront lifestyle inside and out. Roger has been actively involved in many local charities and organizations, including the Child Protection Center, Forty Carrots, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Southeastern Guide Dogs, and the West Coast Black Theatre Troupe. Roger is also a member of Adopt A Family, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the American Red Cross.
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Roger currently lives in Bird Key with his wife, Alisa, and two teenage sons, Jake and Max. When not working, he can be found enjoying the beautiful Florida sunshine with his family, likely at one of his sons’ tennis tournaments. If you are ready to move into Southwest Florida’s exciting luxury market, you will not find a better representation than Roger Pettingell!

09/12/2026

Why Wait for Season?

There are certain homes that make you rethink the rules.

For years, September in Sarasota was considered a time to wait. Wait for season. Wait for more buyers. Wait for the “right” moment to bring something special to market. But this year feels different.

The market has been showing us something very clearly: buyers are still here, they are paying attention, and when the right home comes along, they are ready to move.

That is exactly why we were so excited to introduce 1960 Boyce Street.

Built in 2023 and in like-new condition, this is the kind of home buyers have been asking for: modern, beautifully finished, completely furnished and ready to enjoy from the moment you walk through the door.

It has the architectural presence you notice immediately, but it is the way the home lives that really stays with you. Four ensuite bedrooms give everyone their own space. The upstairs bonus room is the kind of place children would disappear into for hours. The kitchen is spectacular enough to make even the most reluctant cook want to stay awhile. And then you step outside.

That may be our favorite part.

A beautiful pool and spa, covered outdoor living, summer kitchen, tropical privacy and a fully fenced and gated setting create the feeling of having your own private resort right in the middle of Sarasota.

And location still matters. You can walk to Southside School and Southside Village, be at Sarasota Memorial in minutes, head downtown for dinner or be on Siesta Key before you know it.

That combination is becoming harder to find.

Newer construction. Over 4,000 square feet. Furnished. Gated. Walkable. Close to the beach. And available now.

In a market where quality inventory remains limited, homes like this remind us why we continue to believe so strongly in Sarasota real estate.

Because the best properties do not need the perfect month. They create their own moment.

We invite you to take a closer look at 1960 Boyce Street and see what makes it such a special addition to the Sarasota market.

Discover 👉 1960boycestreet.com

Warm regards,
Roger Pettingell & Pettingell Professionals

09/08/2026

What happens after a summer like this?

A strong summer doesn’t just make for good headlines. It changes what comes next.

After months of unusually active sales, we’re beginning to see something important take shape across Sarasota’s luxury market: fewer truly compelling properties are available, while serious buyers are still looking.

That imbalance matters.

For sellers, it can create a window where a well-positioned property has the opportunity to stand out more clearly. For buyers, it means the best opportunities may not always be sitting neatly on the market waiting to be found.

That is where preparation becomes especially important.

At Pettingell Professionals, some of the most valuable work happens before a property ever launches. Understanding the buyer pool. Studying the competition. Preparing the home properly. Creating photography and video when the property looks its absolute best. And making sure that when the market sees it, it sees the strongest possible version.

After the summer we’ve just experienced, we believe this fall could be particularly interesting.

If selling has been somewhere in the back of your mind, even if you are not ready to make a decision today, this may be a very good time to start the conversation.

The strongest launches rarely happen overnight. They take preparation. The right timing. The right presentation.

Because in real estate, timing is not only about when you list. Sometimes, it’s about being ready before everyone else is.

Let’s connect.

Roger Pettingell, Thomas Arbuckle & Pettingell Professionals
#1 Duo in the Nation | #1 in Sarasota for 15+ Years
$400M Sales Volume in 2024 & 2025 | $3B Career Sales Volume
Coldwell Banker Global Luxury
📞 941.387.1840 | ✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.pettingell.com

09/03/2026

So much for a slow Sarasota summer...

They say summer is supposed to be the quiet season in Sarasota real estate.

This year, someone forgot to tell the market.

Over the past few months, Pettingell Professionals has represented buyers and sellers in more than $84 million in closed sales, including exceptional properties from Longboat Key and Bird Key to Manasota Key.

Our latest closing was 667 Mourning Dove Drive, a spectacular bayfront estate on Bird Key that sold for $10.5 million. We had the privilege of representing both the sellers and the buyers, making this one especially meaningful.

And there was an interesting twist: for all the worldwide marketing we do, the buyer came from just a few miles away on Longboat Key.

We’re seeing more of that lately. People who already know and love Sarasota are making moves of their own, from one extraordinary neighborhood to another.

That Bird Key closing comes on the heels of two more significant waterfront sales: a $9.2 million Gulf-to-Bay estate at 740 N Manasota Key Road, where we represented the buyer, and the $9.975 million sale of 6001 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key, where we represented the seller.

Different properties. Different clients. Different circumstances. But each one is another reminder that meaningful opportunities are still being created in this market.

So far this year, we’ve closed just shy of $150 million, with more than $20 million currently pending, putting us on track to approach $173 million in closed and pending sales.

Those numbers are exciting, but what we feel most is gratitude. Every sale begins with someone trusting us with an important decision, and we never lose sight of the people and relationships behind each transaction.

So much for a slow summer. People are moving.

If you’ve been considering a move of your own, this could be the right time to find out what today’s market might mean for you. Whether you’re thinking about selling, curious about your property’s value, or waiting for the right home to come along, we would love to have that conversation.

With sincere gratitude,
Roger Pettingell, Thomas Arbuckle & Pettingell Professionals

08/31/2026

Before you throw that away...
Your TRIM Notice may be worth a second look.

Did you receive your TRIM Notice in the mail? We did too.

The name sounds complicated, but the notice itself is fairly simple. TRIM stands for “Truth in Millage,” and it is the county’s annual snapshot of what it believes your property was worth as of January 1, 2026, along with your assessed value, exemptions and proposed property taxes.

It is not your tax bill. That will arrive later. Still, this is an important piece of mail because the value shown on it helps determine what you may ultimately pay. If the county’s estimate feels higher than it should, now is the time to take a closer look.

If you received your notice and are not quite sure what you are looking at, you are certainly not alone. Several of our clients have already reached out with the same questions.

You may begin by contacting the Property Appraiser’s Office and asking them to review the valuation informally. If you still disagree, you have the right to file a petition with the Sarasota or Manatee County Value Adjustment Board. For 2026, that petition must be filed by Friday, September 11.

We would be happy to help you understand the notice, provide our opinion of your property’s current market value and identify recent comparable sales that may help put the county’s valuation into perspective. If something does not seem right, we can also point you in the right direction.

Sometimes, a second look is all it takes.

Warmly,
Roger Pettingell, Thomas Arbuckle & Pettingell Professionals
#1 Duo in the Nation | #1 in Sarasota for 15+ Years
$400M Sales Volume in 2024 & 2025 | $3B Career Sales Volume
Coldwell Banker Global Luxury
📞 941.387.1840 | ✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.pettingell.com

08/27/2026

Some Secrets Are Too Good to Keep

Some homes offer a beautiful view. Others offer an entirely new perspective on the place you thought you already knew.

We are preparing to introduce one of those rare residences at The Beach Residences on Lido Key. From the ninth floor, the view travels across Sarasota Bay to Bird Key, Siesta Key and the Sarasota skyline, while the Gulf of Mexico appears from the other side. Few homes allow so many of the places that define Sarasota to become part of the same daily experience.

Residence 908 offers more than 3,300 square feet, with three bedrooms, three baths and generous outdoor terraces. Its light-filled living spaces open toward the water, while the updated kitchen, spacious gathering areas and beautifully finished primary suite give the residence the comfort and ease of a home meant to be enjoyed, not simply admired. We are still preparing its complete story for the market, but what makes it special is already unmistakable.

Living at The Beach Residences means having the privacy of home supported by the care and attention of a Ritz-Carlton-managed community. Concierge service, on-site residential management, controlled access, a heated pool and spa, fitness and wellness facilities, private guest suites, a theater and inviting social spaces are all part of daily life here. Lido Beach, St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota are close at hand, yet the residence feels peacefully removed from all three.

​If this feels like the Sarasota life you have been waiting to find, please call, text or email us. We would be delighted to share more with you as soon as the residence becomes available.

Warmest regards,
Roger Pettingell, Thomas Arbuckle & Pettingell Professionals
#1 Duo in the Nation | #1 in Sarasota for 15+ Years
$400M Sales Volume in 2024 & 2025 | $3B Career Sales Volume
Coldwell Banker Global Luxury
📞 941.387.1840 | ✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.pettingell.com

08/20/2026

What are you really buying?

It’s a question we think about often in real estate.

Because on Longboat Key, sometimes the most important room isn’t a room at all.

There comes a point where another bedroom, another hallway or another few hundred square feet may matter far less than the things that simply cannot be added later.

A view. A location. A stretch of beach outside your door.

Sarasota has built much of its reputation around exactly that. Our coastline is home to some of the most celebrated beaches in the country, with Siesta Beach alone earning the title of #1 beach in America multiple times over the years.

And just a little farther north, Longboat Key offers a different version of the same extraordinary Gulf Coast lifestyle: quieter, more private and wonderfully removed, while still only minutes from everything Sarasota has to offer.

That’s what makes Sea Gate Club 3A so compelling.

It is beautifully renovated, furnished and thoughtfully laid out. But its real value isn’t found by counting rooms.

It’s in the walls of glass overlooking the Gulf. The private balcony that feels like an extension of the living room. The sunsets. The sound of the water. And the fact that one of Longboat Key’s beautiful stretches of sand is quite literally your backyard.

Discover 👉 seagateclub3a.com

We have always believed that the best real estate is about more than what can be measured on a floor plan.

Not collecting square footage for the sake of square footage. Not checking boxes on a list. But recognizing the things that cannot be recreated later: the position, the view, the beach outside your door, the feeling of opening the sliders and suddenly having a much larger world at home.

Sometimes, what you’re really buying is the life outside of it.

And perhaps that is what good real estate has always been about.

If this is the kind of Longboat Key living you’ve been looking for, we’d be happy to show you what makes Sea Gate Club 3A so special in person.

Warm regards,
Roger Pettingell, Thomas Arbuckle & Pettingell Professionals

07/30/2026

How Well Do We Really Know Each Other?

You can’t really help someone find the right home unless you take the time to truly know them.

That is why we spend so much more time listening than talking.

In our latest episode of Inside Downtown Sarasota, Thomas and I put that idea to the test at one of our favorite lunch spots, Palm Avenue Deli. Instead of ordering our own meals, we ordered for each other, with no questions and no hints.

Did we get it right?

Let’s just say that knowing someone’s preferences can make all the difference, whether you are choosing their lunch or helping them find a home.

Palm Avenue Deli has long been one of our favorite downtown Sarasota stops, offering classic deli favorites, breakfast, lunch and plenty of tempting desserts.

Learn more about Palm Avenue Deli:
palmavenuedeli.com/sarasota-home

Good food, a little friendly competition and another opportunity to enjoy the people and places that make downtown Sarasota feel like home.

See you next time on Inside Downtown Sarasota.

Warm regards,

Roger Pettingell, Thomas Arbuckle & Pettingell Professionals
#1 Duo in the Nation | #1 in Sarasota for 15+ Years
$400M Sales Volume in 2024 & 2025 | $3B Career Sales Volume
Coldwell Banker Global Luxury
📞 941.387.1840 | ✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.pettingell.com

07/24/2026

When Buyers Can Live Anywhere, Why Sarasota? Buyers Have Their Reasons.

When buyers have the freedom to live almost anywhere, where they choose matters.

Some markets have to convince people to come. Sarasota doesn’t seem to have that problem.

This summer, Sarasota’s luxury market is showing notable strength, but the more interesting story may be who is buying and why.

So far this year, 443 single-family homes priced at $2 million or more have sold across Sarasota and Manatee Counties, representing approximately $1.56 billion in sales volume. Of those, 96 sold for $4 million or more, including nine at $10 million and above.

Our team has participated in three $10 million-plus sales in the past month alone.

Luxury condominiums are contributing meaningfully as well: 94 have sold above $2 million, totaling nearly $310 million, and 20 exceeded $4 million. Combined, the luxury single-family and condominium markets have generated nearly $1.87 billion in sales volume this year.

Some buyers are already part of our community and moving within the area. Others are arriving from South Florida or relocating from states such as Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee.

The geographic reach of these luxury sales spans 31 states, with buyers represented almost evenly across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Sarasota’s appeal has become truly national.

Buyers are choosing Sarasota for the waterfront lifestyle, but also for its culture, medical care and quality of life. More than 70% of the $2 million-plus transactions included cash terms, reflecting the purchasing power active in our market.

For sellers, qualified buyers are here, and Sarasota’s highest-end properties are attracting attention even during a quieter time of year.

For buyers, the best opportunities may not wait for season.

The numbers tell us the luxury market is active. The people behind those numbers tell us why.

Whether you are considering selling, searching for your next Sarasota property or curious where your home fits within today’s market, we would be delighted to share what we are seeing.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend,
Roger Pettingell, Thomas Arbuckle & Pettingell Professionals

07/17/2026

What if Sarasota didn't make you choose?

At a certain point, luxury stops being about having more. It becomes about finding the right combination.

The water, without the constant activity of a busy bayfront. Architectural distinction, without sacrificing warmth or livability. Privacy without isolation. Boating without giving up the beach. Peaceful surroundings, while remaining close to the restaurants, culture, and energy that make Sarasota so extraordinary.

Usually, one comes at the expense of another.

At 246 Morningside Drive, it does not.

Set on one-and-a-half waterfront lots in Lido Shores, this Guy Peterson-designed residence occupies an extraordinary position along Pansy Bayou, where manatees, native birds, and protected waters create a setting that feels almost impossibly tranquil. From the private dock, you can leave by boat, kayak through the bayou, or simply sit at the water’s edge and watch the landscape change around you.

Yet this is not a retreat hidden far from the life you came to Sarasota to enjoy. Private deeded Gulf access is moments away. St. Armands Circle is nearby. Downtown Sarasota and its celebrated arts scene remain within easy reach.

The architecture is equally compelling because it understands its role. Rather than compete with the setting, the home opens itself to it. Walls of impact glass frame the water, soaring spaces fill with natural light, and the living areas, pool, terraces, entertaining pavilion, and remarkable IPE waterfront deck all draw you toward the bayou.

But specifications alone do not explain why this home is so rare.

It offers a version of Sarasota that many people spend years trying to find: architecturally important, naturally beautiful, private, connected, and genuinely enjoyable to live in.

Not a home chosen because it satisfies most of the list. The one that makes you realize the list never asked for enough.

Discover 👉 246morningsidedrive.com
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We'd be delighted to show you around. The house tour is guaranteed. The kayak tour? Entirely optional... though highly recommended.

Warm regards,
Roger Pettingell, Thomas Arbuckle & Pettingell Professionals

07/14/2026

What if every moment of your day had its own view?

Most of us spend our lives chasing moments.

A sunrise worth waking up early for. A sunset that makes the conversation stop. A skyline that reminds us how fortunate we are to call a place "home."

Rarely do all three happen from the very same place.

Over the years, I've been fortunate to represent some truly remarkable homes. Every now and then, though, one comes along that reminds me why I fell in love with waterfront real estate in the first place. This extraordinary penthouse at L'Ambiance is one of those homes.

What makes it so special isn't simply its nearly 5,000 square feet of beautifully crafted living space, its private elevator entrance, or the more than 3,600 square feet of wraparound terraces. Those are certainly impressive, but in a home of this caliber, they're almost expected. It's the fact that every important room is designed around an ever-changing panorama, allowing you to watch the sun rise over Sarasota Bay, enjoy spectacular sunsets melting into the Gulf of Mexico, and finish the evening with the sparkling lights of downtown Sarasota reflecting across the water. It's a home that invites you to slow down and appreciate each part of the day.

True luxury has never really been about square footage. It's about how a place makes you feel. It's about arriving home and realizing there's nowhere else you'd rather be.

Some properties are beautiful. Some are memorable. And then there are the handful that become part of Sarasota's story. They are the homes people remember years from now because opportunities to own them are so extraordinarily rare.

We believe this is one of those rare homes.

Discover 👉 lambiancephf.com

If you'd like to experience one of Longboat Key's most coveted addresses, one that quietly redefines what it means to live well, it would be our honor to personally introduce you to this extraordinary home whenever the time is right.

Warm regards,
Roger Pettingell & Pettingell Professionals

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