In a market like Sarasota and Manatee, people are not just buying a house. They are choosing a place to live their life. Schools, walkability, flood zones, storm history, traffic patterns, and local businesses all play a role in that decision. The REALTORS® who earn trust fastest are the ones who can explain those details clearly and confidently. That is where community before commission comes in.

The holiday season is all about giving back and this week members of the RASM Community Outreach Committee stepped up to make a meaningful impact in our community. On December 6, volunteers spent the day ringing bells for the Salvation Army at Detwiler’s Farm Market near IMG Academy.

As part of the Florida REALTORS® Clean Up Florida Waters initiative, RASM members rolled up their sleeves alongside Keep Manatee Beautiful and dozens of community volunteers to plant more than 12,000 sea oats across Anna Maria Island.

The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) proudly participated in five impactful volunteer events during NAR’s REALTOR® Volunteer Days, held May 10–18. Organized by the RASM Community Outreach Committee, the weeklong initiative brought over 40 RASM members together to support local nonprofits and give back to the communities they serve.

The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) Community Outreach Committee is kicking off a Diaper Drive throughout February to support families in need. Donations will directly benefit Care Net Manasota, a local organization dedicated to assisting families facing crisis pregnancies and providing valuable parenting resources.

Here's an extraordinary example of our REALTOR® family coming together to support the community. And we couldn't be more excited to partner with RASM member Brian Loebker to support this cause: Feed a Healthcare Hero. The money raised BENEFITS ...