Born and raised in Sarasota, Florida, I’ve proudly called this beautiful city home my entire life. I’ve had the opportunity to watch Sarasota grow from a small coastal town into the vibrant and sought-after destination it is today — a place where people come to vacation, and many decide to stay.

I’m married to my husband, who is originally from Buffalo, and together we are raising our two teenage children here in the community we love. Sarasota i...