Four urban destinations where real estate investments have staying power
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How the longevity and wellness industry is reshaping luxury real estate
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Luxury real estate’s most remarkable trait may be its indifference to global headlines
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The security features that matter most to high-end homebuyers today.
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Many luxury homebuyers are looking for properties that bring the whole family together.
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How major sporting events shape luxury property markets around the world.
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As the supply of homes increases, sellers need to ensure that their properties are properly priced and marketed.
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What the 2026 Sotheby’s International Realty agent survey tells us about the state of luxury property markets worldwide.
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Luxury real estate holds its appeal as an investment—and a lifestyle.
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Safeguarding wealth with specialized coverage
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Luxury real estate presents resilient opportunities amid market shifts, experts say
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A look at the locations that are becoming or re-emerging as centers for high-end living
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What natural disasters and market shifts mean for homebuyers and sellers
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The luxury property landscape is anticipated to remain strong amid global turbulence throughout 2025
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The grandest of Florida's classic tarpon fisheries.
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1 of 1 for Curators of the Unique
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At The Historic Gasparilla Inn & Club
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Out and About at Holiday Events
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The Potential of a Once-Humble Building Material is Now Being Realized by Furniture Designers
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Book Your Spot Now for NOVEMBER 5-7TH, 2023
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But We Still Had Some Unpleasantness
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AXEL AND MAY VERVOORDT ARE MARKING 50 YEARS OF COLLECTING TOGETHER, GUIDED BY TRADITIONS FROM BOTH THE EAST AND WEST
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THE WOLF FAMILY COLLECTION, COMING TO AUCTION THIS SPRING, CELEBRATES AMERICAN CREATIVITY AND ONE COUPLE’S EXTRAORDINARY EYE FOR DETAIL
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A NEW GENERATION OF WOMEN IS PUTTING TEXTILE ART BACK ON THE MAP. DESIGN WRITER EMMA CRICHTON-MILLER INVESTIGATES THE GENRE’S RESURGENCE
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The Latest Tech Devices to Ensure Your Home’s Protection Can’t Be Breached
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Meals and Groceries
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Contacting Insurance Companies
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Must Haves for the Ultimate Game Room
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SEEING THE LIGHT JUST RIGHT TAKES SOME BRIGHT IDEATION
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Get the latest details on Banyan Gasparilla Sound's milestones and building news.
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A GUIDE TO HIGH-PERFORMANCE CARS THAT LET YOU ENJOY FUN IN THE SUN
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THE TOP NEW SPAS AROUND THE WORLD DELIGHT TRAVELERS LOOKING TO INCORPORATE MIND-BODY WELLNESS INTO THEIR JOURNEYS
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THESE EPICUREAN DESTINATIONS ALLOW YOU TO CATCH, GATHER, AND PREP YOUR OWN MEALS IN STYLE
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BE AMONG THE FIRST TO PLAY THESE NEW, UPSCALE GOLF COURSES
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5 Dreamy Islands in Florida With Dolphins, Historic Towns, and Stone Crab Meals
Off Florida’s southwest coast in Charlotte County, roughly at the midway mark between Tampa and Naples, this seven-mile-island delivers true Old Florida vibes—you won’t see...
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Skip The Crowded Beaches And Unwind At This Peaceful Florida Hideaway
Tucked away on a barrier island off Florida’s southwest coast, Gasparilla Island State Park in Boca Grande is one of those rare places that feels like a well-kept secret. W...
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Hidden Gem Beaches Across America That May Be Better Than Visiting The Crowded Ones
Our beloved Boca Grande was featured in "Hidden Gem Beaches Across America That May Be Better Than Visiting The Crowded Ones". Keep reading to find out why.
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Sotheby’s International Realty 2026 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook Report
The Sotheby’s International Realty® brand’s 2026 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook report delivers an authoritative analysis of key trends driving global luxury property markets. Re...
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15 Hidden Beach Towns Across America Locals Hope You Never Find
Boca Grande was featured in the top 15 hidden beach towns across America that locals love. Keep reading to learn more.
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Boca Grande Named One of the 11 Most Underrated Beach Towns In Florida
Read the article to find out why Boca Grande was ranked among the top low-key coastal spots that deliver Florida charm, lighter crowds, and some of the state’s best stretch...
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The 'Jewel of Florida's Gulf Coast' Is An Island Resort Blending Historic Charm with Top-Rat...
While there's no shortage of incredible hotels strung across mainland Florida's bustling beaches, on idyllic Gasparilla Island, one of the Sunshine State's 200 barrier isla...
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2026 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook: Coming Soon
The Sotheby’s International Realty® brand’s 2026 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook report delivers an authoritative analysis of key trends driving global luxury property markets. Si...
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15 Stunning Places In Florida Only A Local Would Recommend
The iconic Gasparilla Inn in Boca Grande, Florida was featured in the top "15 Stunning Places In Florida Only A Local Would Recommend" from Southern Living Magazine. Read t...
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This 100-Year-Old Florida Resort Still Requires Jackets At Dinner—And Guests Love It
Men in jackets and pressed slacks drift through the hallways with equally elegant ladies on their arms; when dinner time arrives, everyone dresses for the occasion, as did ...
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The Sotheby’s International Realty Brand Outpaces the Industry, Tripling the U.S. Sales Volu...
The Sotheby’s International Realty® brand today announced that its 2025 U.S. sales volume increased 9.3% year over year—more than triple the National Association of REALTOR...
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Sotheby’s International Realty Unveils 2026 Luxury Outlook Report
Following a year where the luxury sector consistently outperformed the broader market, Sotheby’s International Realty has released its 2026 Luxury Outlook® report. The find...
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Coming Soon: 2026 Luxury Outlook Report
The Sotheby’s International Realty® brand’s 2026 Luxury Outlook report delivers an authoritative analysis of key trends driving global luxury property markets. Sign up no...
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This Gulf Coast Village Is One Of Florida’s Best-Kept Secrets—And Where A Legendary Fishing ...
Seven-mile Gasparilla Island may be small, but it looms large in the world of fishing.
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Review: The Gasparilla Inn
Step into a sun-drenched time capsule of Old Florida glamour.
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Best resort in Florida for 2025? It's right here in Lee County, says Travel + Leisure
After not being recognized by Travel + Leisure "World's Best Awards" since 2021, a Lee County resort has vaulted to No. 1 on the 2025 list for Florida's Best Resorts. On J...
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The best courses you can play in Florida
Florida golf gets a bad rap—it’s predominantly flat and uninteresting. Across 1,450-plus courses (including nine-holers), there are definitely some tired if not monotonous ...
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This Underrated Coastal Region Is One of the Most Popular Spring Break Destinations This Yea...
Forget Miami and Orlando—it’s all about the Gulf Coast.
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8 Stunning Small Towns In Florida
Whether visiting for their award-winning beaches, thrilling ocean excursions, or striking landmarks steeped in Florida history, these towns will help you take home some tru...
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2025 Luxury Outlook
As the luxury real estate market approaches its next cycle, the Sotheby's International Realty® brand’s 2025 Luxury OutlookSM report is essential reading for buyers, seller...
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This Historic Florida Inn Has Mastered The Art Of An Old-Fashioned Christmas
The Gasparilla Inn & Club has celebrated more than 100 Christmases in true Old Florida style.
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Sotheby’s International Realty and Art Basel Miami Beach
Celebrating the Convergence of Artistry and Global Real Estate at America’s Premier Art Show
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Sotheby's International Realty Posts 2024 Earnings
Sotheby’s International Realty had a record breaking and award-winning year in 2023. Powered by innovation and expertise, we have continued to reach new heights. And while ...
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Sotheby's International Realty Presents Luxury Outlook 2024
The Sotheby’s International Realty® 2024 Luxury Outlook report overviews industry trends in high-end residential markets around the world and highlights what you can expect...
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Gasparilla Inn
The Gasparilla Inn & Club is the perfect destination for those looking for a sunny respite with an Old Florida feeling and updated and inviting interiors by noted designer ...
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Boca Grande: Lighthouses You Can Visit
Florida Backroads Travel Website Recognizes Boca Grande's Lighthouses
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Boca Grande Downtown Named to Best List
While Florida's best towns are epic, their downtown areas with the best restaurants and shopping streets are what attract the most crowds.
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Trip Memos Website Names Boca Grande to 2023 Best List
Travel website includes three SWFL 'lesser-known beaches loved by locals' on its 2023 list
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Take a Winter Jaunt Down South to These 8 Beach Resorts
Trade your Midwest snow boots for sandals on a trip down South to these top-notch beach resorts.
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Boca Grande Voted America’s Best Small Beach Town
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THE INN & THE ISLE
It's hard to imagine a little island as quiet and quirky as Gasparilla could hold at its heart a grand hotel (that's just gotten even grander). But that's the beauty of thi...
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America's Best Small Beach Town 2023
Boca Grade, Florida is named America's Best Small Beach Town 2023 by Travel + Leisure Magazine.
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The Best Small Towns in Florida Are Big on Charm
The Sunshine State is known for big cities, like the glitzy metropolis of Miami and the bustling Orlando with all its Disney attractions. But it's also home to unique and s...
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From Phosphate to Fishing
Boca Grande is everyone’s favorite fishing town, but did you know it started as a phosphate mine? Here’s how the locale went from a mining town to a world-renowned fishing ...
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The Top 10 Historic Hotels In Florida, According To Southern Living Readers
Florida's history is filled with snowbirds fleeing winter temperatures for the mild weather of the Sunshine State. Over many decades, they’ve roosted in beautifully appoint...
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Golf Week Names Gasparilla Golf Course to Best List
Two SWFL Golf Courses Named to Annual Best Public Course List
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Sotheby’s International Realty Debuts New Marketing Campaign
Nothing compares to what’s next is a natural evolution of the Nothing Compares campaign. It retains the core brand components that allowed the campaign narrative to flow, w...
This Barrier Island Is One of Florida's Best Hidden Gems — and It Has a 110-year-old Inn
Everyone loves a trip to Florida. But sometimes, the nightlife culture in Miami — or even Key West, to a lesser extent — just doesn’t hit the mark for total and utter relax...
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10 Best Islands in Florida for Beautiful Beaches, Laid-back Vibes, and Charming Small Towns
From hidden gems to popular spots, these are some of the best Florida islands.
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Sotheby’s International Realty 2022 Brand Performance Stats
In 2022 our clients put their trust in our experience, stability, and expertise. Our performance shows their instincts were right.
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What’s Opening in Florida After Hurricane Ian? See Timeline for Beaches and Restaurants
Southwest Florida is showing more signs of recovery from Hurricane Ian: Some beaches and a historic lighthouse are on the mend and some will be ready for the public soon.
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Sotheby’s International Realty Releases 2023 Luxury Outlook Report
Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce the release of the 2023 Luxury Outlook report, an in-depth exploration into high-end real estate markets across the gl...
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These 10 Florida Hotels Are Worth Visiting This Christmas
These hotels in Florida will have travelers forgetting about a picturesque, snow-filled Christmas!
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Elevated Living on the Peninsula
A look inside the future of the Gulf Coasts most anticipated new development, Banyan Gasparilla Sound.
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Sotheby’s International Realty Prevails In REAL Trends “The Thousand” Top Individual Sales V...
Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that once again it is the most represented real estate brand on the 2022 REAL Trends “The Thousand” Individuals by Sal...
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20 of the best Tampa Bay beaches you have to visit to call yourself a local
Summer is here, and while these beaches stay hot year round, it's time to kick back and stick your toes into the sand of one, or all, of Tampa Bay's many beautiful beaches....
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10 Best Florida Islands To Visit This Summer
Florida is home to many islands for those looking for a seaside escape in the Sunshine State, and these are some of the best.
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Banyan Gasparilla Sound
Seeking waterfront living in tranquil surroundings? Banyan Gasparilla Sound is a to-be-built residential community with a collection of beautifully designed, fully furnishe...
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Banyan Gasparilla Sound- A New Residential Resort Community Next to Boca Grande
Southwest Florida’s Gasparilla Island, home to the Village of Boca Grande, is one of the world’s most recognized addresses for understated seaside elegance, premier fishing...
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Plans evolve for luxury resort in Placida
Boca Grande residents Jay Feinberg and his wife, Cookie Potter-Feinberg, have not lost interest in the redevelopment of the 15-acre Fishery property, which they own under t...
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Sotheby’s International Realty Achieves Historic Year With Record $204 Billion In Global Sal...
Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that its global network achieved a record US$204 billion in 2021 global sales volume, a 36% increase in sales growth y...
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2021 Highlights of Significant Sales Across the Sotheby's International Realty Network
From a USD $99 million dollar sale in Florida to a HKD $375,046,000 sale in Hong Kong, here are 10 highlighted sales represented by Sotheby’s International Realty in 2021.
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Gulf to Bay Sotheby's International Realty #1 Brokerage for 2021
A brisk market fueled by unprecedented demand pushes Gulf to Bay Sotheby's International Realty to #1 brokerage on Gasparilla Island.
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Sales launch for Banyan Gasparilla Sound - a residential resort community
Southwest Florida’s Gasparilla Island, home to the Village of Boca Grande, is one of the world’s most recognized addresses for understated seaside elegance, premier fishing...
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Where to Find Florida’s Best Beaches? Try These Five Islands
Beyond the Florida Keys, there are many other small islands strung along the Sunshine State’s vast coastline. Here, five of the most seductive.
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Sales Launch For Banyan Gasparilla Sound, A 16-Acre Residential Resort Community In Placida,...
Sales have launched for a residential resort community planned for 13000 Fishery Road in Placida, just outside of Gasparilla Island in the Village of Boca Grande, which has...
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More details disclosed about new Banyan Gasparilla Sound resort
This week it was announced that Banyan Gasparilla Sound, just outside of Boca Grande at the Fishery property, has opened up their sales through Gulf to Bay Sotheby's Intern...
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Florida's Islands Are Cheaper Than The Bahamas (& Easier)
The Bahamas might be the destination, but Florida's beaches - and all they have to offer - are the reality.
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Sotheby's International Realty Releases Second Annual Luxury Outlook 2022
Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce the release of its 2022 Luxury Outlook report, which identifies the trends likely to shape the world’s prime housing m...
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Gulf to Bay Sotheby's International Realty Tops Other Brokerages in Boca Grande, FL Sales Ye...
According to Stellar MLS, Gulf to Bay Sotheby's International Realty represented the most buyers and sellers in total units sold and also recorded the largest volume of sal...
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Sotheby's International Realty Sets Record Sales Volume in 2020
Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that its affiliated brokers and independent sales professionals achieved a record US$150 billion in 2020 global sales ...
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Gulf to Bay Sotheby's International Realty Tops Other Brokerages in Boca Grande, FL in 2020
The numbers are in and according to Stellar MLS, Gulf to Bay Sotheby's International Realty represented the most buyers and sellers in total units sold and also recorded th...
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On Boca Grande Adds New Premium Property Listings from Sotheby’s International Realty
Boca Grande is a long island off the west coast of Florida that offers an amazing mix of privacy.
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She’s Back
A high-powered Florida real estate executive is returning to the Gulf Coast.
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Sotheby’s International Closes the Door on Sky
After a tumultuous year, the saga of the Sky Sotheby’s brokerage has come to an end.
read moreRich Taylor has specialized in the luxury real estate market of Boca Grande, Fla., since 1995 when he began building long-term relationships with his clientele based on integrity and dedication.