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From barrier island retreats to Lakewood Ranch family neighborhoods — local guidance from a Florida broker who has walked these streets for 17 years.
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Licensed in Florida since 2009, working Sarasota, Manatee County and the barrier islands every week — not from a desk.
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A live look at what is moving across Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch and the barrier islands.
Places to call home
Pick the stretch of coast that suits you
Every community here has its own rhythm, price band and quirks. Hover a place to see what it is known for.
Sarasota
A distinct vibe among Florida’s coastal cities — beachy atmosphere and a burgeoning food culture.
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Lakewood Ranch
Over two dozen unique villages — golf, gated and 55-plus — all close to the town centers and top-rated schools.
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Parrish
Dating back to 1870 — once a small business district with a general store, blacksmith’s shop and railroad depot.
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Venice
Beaches, shark tooth hunting, golf and Italian architecture downtown — recreation and history on the Gulf.
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Bradenton
Bradenton is known as “The Friendly City.”
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North Port
Tucked beneath a thick canopy of oaks and pines, rich with archeological history and beautiful natural springs.
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Ellenton
Nestled on the banks of the Manatee River, a little community of just over 3,100 people.
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Barrier islands
The islands just off the mainland
Quartz sand, sunset water and four very different island personalities — a bridge away from Sarasota and Bradenton.
Life on the Gulf
What you are really buying here
Square footage is the smallest part of the decision — these are the four things clients tell me they fell for.
Where I work
Sarasota · Lakewood Ranch · Parrish · Venice · Bradenton · Anna Maria Island · Longboat Key · Lido Key · Siesta Key
Meet your broker
Nicholas Rapisardi
Broker · simpliHōM, Florida statewide
Born and raised on the coast of Maine, Nicholas came to Sarasota by way of Boston — and earned his real estate licence in 2009 for one reason: to help people the Great Recession had knocked sideways.
That start in short sales and foreclosures turned into years with a local homebuilder, learning new construction from the slab up, then a career at Keller Williams advising and training other agents.
An Audio Production degree from Boston made him a genuinely good listener; a Leadership Studies degree from USF taught him that clear communication is the whole job. Today he is the Broker for simpliHōM across the entire state of Florida.
Licensed on the Gulf Coast
Florida broker, simpliHōM
What clients say
Straight from the people who hired me
5.0out of 5 · 19 verified reviews
We were first time home buyers and were very lucky to have such a great agent. Nicholas was always on time, responded very quick to our questions and made the whole process smooth and fast!
Nicholas first helped me find a rental property a year ago and at that time he impressed me so much I told him I would make contact again in one yr to look at properties to purchase. When I called him one yr later he not only knew who I was he said he had me on his list to contact!
Nicholas has been an absolute pleasure to work with. He is extremely patient and easy to work with, not once did I feel pressured and the whole process was very smooth. I will be telling all my friends to go his way, thanks again!
Nick was awesome to work with! He has tremendous knowledge of the area and the market trends. He was able to accurately predict what price we would need to come in at to get the house we wanted.
Nicholas was knowledgeable and very helpful. Definitely looking out for my best interest. He was on time at every appointment and very respectful. I would highly recommend Nicholas.
Nick helped us buy and sell two homes recently. Despite the ups and downs, we accomplished our goals together of closing on both homes! Nick will work hard to help you get your dream home.
It was a real pleasure working with nick. He was very patient and understanding to what I was looking for in a home and continued to work very hard until I finally found the right home for me.
Working with Nick was hands down the best decision we made during our home search. From day one, he brought a level of professionalism and calm that made everything feel manageable, even when things got hectic. He was incredibly organized, always one step ahead, and made sure we were prepared for every stage of the process. Whether it was scheduling, negotiations, or just answering random questions, he handled it all quickly and confidently. It really felt like we had someone in our corner the entire time. What I appreciated most was how seamless he made everything feel. There was no confusion, no last-minute surprises—just clear communication and a smooth path from start to finish. We couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out and are so grateful we had Nick guiding us through it. Would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to buy.
Nicholas Rapisardi is an incredibly talented realtor. He is very knowledgeable about the area, as he has years of experience in this market. He is incredibly mindful of his buyers, their preferences, and the specifics of their budget and timeline. I highly recommend working with Nicholas Rapisardi.
Worked with us every step of the way, we asked questions even later into the evening, he would answer us promptly. His experience brought a lot to the table with how he was able to answer our questions. Communication was great. Thanks to him we sold our first home in Bradenton. We appreciate his help and guidance.
We had a fantastic experience working with Nicholas when buying a home. He was incredibly communicative, knowledgeable, and made the entire process smooth from start to finish. He helped us find the perfect home and guided us through every step of the purchase. Highly recommend!
The level of professionalism and focus Nicholas brought to the table was impressive. We felt very confident throughout the process, both selling 2 properties with him and then buying our new home with him. Very knowledgeable and skilled. 5 STARS
Nick was incredibly communicative throughout the entire process, keeping us informed and happy every step of the way. It was a true pleasure to work with him.
Nick was a pleasure to work with. Very professional, personable and knowledgeable. He made the process easy and exciting. Would recommend him 10000%!
Nicholas has an amazing ability to be both incredibly friendly and exceptionally efficient. It was a true pleasure to work with him.
We are so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Nick. We were moving from CA to FL. Nick assisted us in finding the perfect home for our family and was a tremendous help with the entire process.
Nick was absolutely outstanding throughout our entire home buying process. He made everything feel simple, fast, and stress-free from start to finish.
Nicholas was great to work with. He helped us sell our home. He was always very responsive and easy to get a hold of whenever we had questions. If he didn’t know an answer right away, he took the time to research it and get back to us.
Working with Nicholas to sell our home in Lakewood Ranch was such a positive experience. Selling a home can be stressful, especially while planning a big move out of state, but he made the entire process feel smooth and manageable.
Living in Sarasota | Nicholas Rapisardi
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Ready when you are
Let's find the one on the Gulf Coast.
Tell me what you are looking for and I will tell you honestly whether this coast has it — then help you get there without the guesswork.
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