John Forberger Real Estate

John Forberger Real Estate Real estate agent in Florida | Douglas Elliman
Pickleball player 24/7 Caught the luxury real estate bug in 2005 while working for Miami developers.

09/11/2026

In real estate, visibility is everything.

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We secure more eyeballs than any other real estate brokerage in the country. That means your listings get more visibility, and consumers know about your property.

From highlighting our extraordinary properties to sharing expert insights from our agents and leadership, our media presence drives the conversations that move the market.

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Labor Day weekend on Anna Maria Island hits different from 200 meters up! 🏖️✨Vacation rentals are busy, restaurants like...
09/07/2026

Labor Day weekend on Anna Maria Island hits different from 200 meters up! 🏖️✨

Vacation rentals are busy, restaurants like The Waterfront are packed, the Kingfish Boat Ramp had dozens of trucks, and the bay was busy with more boaters than I've seen in weeks at the Holmes Beach public

It’s no secret why so many people fall in love with Manatee County's Gulf coast with its crystal-clear water, sugar-white sand, and a relaxed beach town vibe that never gets old. Oh, and the Anna Maria Island City Pier is looking fantastic. I can't wait for the bait shop to open as well as the new Paradise restaurant there.

If Anna Maria Island real estate is on your mind, let's talk - I'll meet you at Harry's Grill for a bite.

Send me a DM or call 305.905.1842.

John Forberger
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Douglas Elliman Florida

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09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day weekend from another magical sunset on Anna Maria Island, FL!

Vacationers are scooting around on golf carts on this last summer holiday weekend.

The restaurants are getting their end of season visitors, which is great for our local economy.

There's a light vibe that is addictive and slows you down here. But if you have to get up and work, a beautiful sunrise beachwalk is just outside.

If you have questions about where to eat or where to sleep or where to live on Anna Maria Island, just reach out.

08/30/2026

You can't say this ride to Longboat Key is anything but gorgeous. How fortunate we are to see this, as locals or visitors!

This was a simple ride to meet a client looking to list their home.

If I can give you modern pointers to listing your home, just reach out and call 305.905.1842.

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SEE YOU IN THE SUN ☀️

08/23/2026

Quick sunset stop in Anna Maria. It's something people from all over the country come to see. Just met folks from Chicago and Arizona staying at their investment property that brings in around $24,000 a month during peak season.

And that's a big draw for out-of-state property owners: the rental revenue that comes from owning a slice of sandy in paradise.

If you have questions about Anna Maria Island real estate, I'm here.

For information or to book your showing at 107 Tuna Street, call 305.905.1842 or DM me.

08/16/2026

Boaters will battle over this custom, elevated 3,565 SF home in Palmetto, FL with a brand-new seawall and composite 38-long deck. No fixed bridges.

Step onto your dock at sunrise - your boat is running the open water of Tampa Bay or the Gulf beyond. Set along the Manatee River, this 2021 elevated Camlin Custom Homes luxury residence is an Anglo-Caribbean design with unobstructed water views..

Open House 1-4 PM ⌚
Aug. 16 📆
4024 11th St Ct W 📍

Built in 2021
3 beds, 3.5 baths
Nearly 800 SF in-law suite
Tiled elevator 🛗
Chef's kitchen with Monogram 6-burner rangetop
2 primary suites - freestanding soaking tubs
New composite dock with water + electric 💡
Covered 14,000-lb. boat lift for craft up to 40'
Covered, deep balcony outside primary suite
Caged 38-foot heated saltwater pool, sun shelf
3-car garage and oversized driveway
3 HVAC systems
Largest lot with a home in Redfish Cove

📱 Contact John Forberger at 305.905.1842 for a private showing or details.
✉️ [email protected]

Co-listed with Joel Schemmel of The Schemmel Soda Group

08/16/2026

Just Listed, First Open House
Sunday, Aug. 16 📆
1-4 PM ⌚
4024 11th St Ct W, Palmetto, FL 📍

3 beds | 3.5 baths
3,565 SF interior
New composite dock
2026 seawall
Private dock with 14,000 lb. lift
38'-long pool accessible from primary bedroom
In-law suite above 3-car garage

You love the water and don't want to share a marina? This one will be a battle between boaters.

This Anglo-Caribbean residence sits on the largest lot in the 6-home riverfront enclave of Redfish Cove steps from the Bradenton Yacht Club and 365-acre Emerson Point Preserve.

Some homes are near water. This one was built for it.

📱 Contact John Forberger at 305.905.1842 for a private showing or with questions.

Co-listed with Joel Schemmel of The Schemmel Soda Group

JUST LISTED4024 11th Street Ct WPalmetto, FLSome homes sit on the water. This one is built for it.An elevated 2021 Anglo...
08/14/2026

JUST LISTED

4024 11th Street Ct W
Palmetto, FL

Some homes sit on the water. This one is built for it.

An elevated 2021 Anglo-Caribbean estate by Camlin Custom Homes, tucked into a quiet five-home enclave on the Manatee River with sunset views over open water.

A new elevated seawall protects the property, while the private dock is fitted with a 12,000-lb boat lift, electric, and water at the piling—ready for serious watercraft from the day you close. Off the back of the home, a 38-foot pool runs long enough for morning laps and includes a sun shelf for the afternoons that call for lounging.

Inside, soaring ceilings and wide-plank porcelain tile carry you through the open living spaces, where two primary suites are split across each floor for privacy and flexibility. The second-floor primary opens onto an expansive covered balcony and features a river-facing soaking tub positioned. An elevator connects both levels, and above the three-car garage is a dedicated in-law suite.

Steps from the bradentonyachtclub and just minutes from the 365-acre Emerson Point Preserve with hiking and kayaking trails.

Peace of mind is here with a whole-home generator, exterior camera system, and metal roof. The three-car garage and generous driveway leave plenty of room for toys and everything else that comes with river and Gulf adventures.

3 Beds · 2.5 Baths
Heated Saltwater Pool
3,565 SF Interior
Offered at $3,400,000

📞 Contact John Forberger at 305.905.1842 or Joel Schemmel (The Schemmel Soda Group) at 941.587.4894 for info and private showings.

Note: Photos are virtually staged.

08/05/2026

Quiet on the set 📽️

Just wrapped an evening photoshoot to capture a pink sunset on the Manatee River in Palmetto, Florida. Earlier I visited Emerson Point Preserve on Snead Island for photos and videos that'll be included in our marketing efforts.

Today was 4+ hours of getting photos just right for an upcoming waterfront listing that is unlike any Manatee River property. When you see the water views like I did from the primary bedroom's expansive porch, you'll want to explore these beautiful waterways that take you to Anna Maria Island and St. Petersburg.

New, elevated seawall
Private dock with electric + water
Boat lift
Custom build
Expansive pool deck
8 vehicle driveway

For early information, call/text 305.905.1842. 📱

Co-listed with Joel Schemmel of The Schemmel Soda Group at Douglas Elliman Florida.

07/26/2026

Walk Inside 226 Golden Gate Point, # 12, Sarasota, FL 📍
Asking $1,329,000

This fully renovated three bedroom offers 1,823 square feet, a private patio off the kitchen and panoramic views of Sarasota Bay and the Ringling Bridge. After undergoing a 2025 renovation, the residence features a light-filled open layout with tile flooring and a great room centered around a striking fireplace wall and impact-rated sliders framing the Ringling bridge views.

Building offers a fitness room and a day dock. 🚤

New kitchen with:
GE stainless steel appliances
Fisher Paykel refrigerator
Quartz counters
Fresh cabinetry

For more information call or text John Forberger at 305.905.1842.

Listed by Joel Schemmel of The Schemmel Soda Group

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Address

1350 Main Street
Sarasota, FL
34236

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