http://realestatefloridakeys.com/blog/archive_201512/sort_entrydatetime-desc/ Florida Keys – December 2, 2015 - Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Company’s (CBSREC) Lower Keys office on Big Pine Key hosted its 11th annual Children’s Christmas Party with Santa and Mrs. Claus, the special guests of the evening, arriving by fire truck, courtesy of Big Pine Fire and Rescue,Santa conferred with 250 kids concerning their Christmas wishes while photos were taken and given to each family.  All kids in attendance were given gift bags and enjoyed free ice cream and Christmas goodies. “We hope the kids and their families enjoyed as much as we did, and that their photos will evoke fun memories for years to come,” said Brian Schmitt, president and broker.  “We want to wish our Lower Keys community a festive and enjoyable holiday season and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone again at our Children’s Christmas Party celebration next year.”Coldwell Banker Schmitt has been a leading real estate company in The Keys for 60 years.  For additional information, visit Coldwell Banker Schmitt’s website at RealEstateFloridaKeys.com, or email info@cbschmitt.com, or call any of its five locations in the Florida Keys: 100430 Overseas Highway, Key Largo (305) 451-4422; 85996 Overseas Highway, Islamorada (305) 664-4470; 11050 Overseas Highway, Marathon (305) 743-5181; 29967 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key (305) 872-3050; and 1201 White Street, Key West (305) 296-7727.  http://realestatefloridakeys.com/blog/429/coldwell-banker-schmitt’s-lower-keys-office-hosts-annual-children’s-christmas-party/ Wed, 30 Dec 2015 12:00:00 -0500 Florida Keys – December 28, 2015 – The 8th Annual Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. Home for the Holidays event featured Santa and Mrs. Claus greeting 241 local children at its Marathon office the evening of Thursday, December 10th.  Santa arrived by fire truck, courtesy of the Marathon Fire and Rescue Squad.  Each child got to sit on Santa’s lap and provide him with their Christmas wish list.  Gift bags and glow necklaces were distributed to the children and each was given a bag of holiday cookies courtesy of Laurie’s Deli.  The evening was accented by a dazzling holiday light show accompanied by children’s Christmas music produced by Patty Hillman.  Assisting Patty this year in the set-up of lights were her husband, Harvey, and CBSREC staff member, Jim Sebastian.Local businesses that participated in the event included Florida Keys Keynoter, Specialty Hardware, and Laurie’s Deli.“Christmas Lights” with music was performed on December 24th, Christmas Eve in the Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. parking lot.Brian Schmitt, president and broker, said, “All of us at Coldwell Banker Schmitt want to acknowledge and thank everyone who helped to make this seasonal celebration so enjoyable.  We plan to continue the “Home for the Holidays” celebration as an annual tradition for the Middle Keys community.”For additional information, visit Coldwell Banker Schmitt’s website at RealEstateFloridaKeys.com, or email info@cbschmitt.com, or contact any of its five locations in the Florida Keys: 100430 Overseas Highway, Key Largo (305) 451-4422; 85996 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada, (305) 664-4470; 11050 Overseas Highway, Marathon, (305) 743-5181; 29967 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key, (305) 872-3050, and 1201 White Street, Key West (305) 296-7727. http://realestatefloridakeys.com/blog/430/coldwell-banker-schmitt-hosts-annual-“home-for-the-holidays”-event-in-marathon/ Wed, 30 Dec 2015 12:00:00 -0500 Florida Keys – December 21, 2015 – Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. (CBSREC) congratulates its Middle and Lowers Agents on their 2015 awards from the Marathon Lower Keys Association of Realtors® (MLKAR).Brian Schmitt was awarded the 2015 Realtor of the Year.Taia Pinholster was named Rookie of the Year (Lower Keys) for 2015.Brian Schmitt, CBSREC’s president and broker, said “It’s very nice to get awards but it’s especially gratifying when your peers and competitors acknowledge your accomplishments. We couldn’t be more proud of Taia whose dedication and work ethic are very evident to all who come into contact with her.”For additional information, visit Coldwell Banker Schmitt’s website at RealEstateFloridaKeys.com, or email info@cbschmitt.com, or call any of its five locations in the Florida Keys: 100430 Overseas Highway, Key Largo (305) 451-4422; 85996 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada, (305) 664-4470; 11050 Overseas Highway, Marathon, (305) 743-5181; 29967 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key, (305) 872-3050, and 1201 White Street, Key West (305) 296-7727. http://realestatefloridakeys.com/blog/428/coldwell-banker-schmitt-congratulates-marathon-lower-keys-association-of-realtors®-award-recipients/ Tue, 22 Dec 2015 12:00:00 -0500 Florida Keys –November 30, 2015 – The month of November marks several significant milestones attained by Coldwell Banker Schmitt agents Keys-wide.Debra Grill of our Middle Keys office and Barbara and Danny Crespo of our Key West office, marked 17 years with CBSRECLela Ashkarian of the Middle Keys office, along with Melba Wilson, of the Key Largo office, marked 16 years with CBSREC.Other CBSREC agents with November anniversaries include:Agent/Staff Name, Years of ServiceDD Holland (Middle Keys), 15 yearsPam Nada-Caley (Middle Keys), 13 yearsKaren Carter (Key West),12 yearsLisa Ferringo (Lower Keys),11 yearsLisa Reim (Islamorada), 9 yearsKristine Ingold (Key Largo), 9 yearsSam Williams (Middle Keys), 9 yearsBarbara & Rusty Stevens (Middle Keys), 9 yearsMargo & Brett Newman (Islamorada), 8 yearsBrian Schmitt, President and Broker noted, “It’s a pleasure to acknowledge and thank these associates for representing our company so effectively and for making their professional home with us. Our agents and staff are the most important reason for our position as the Keys-wide leader in listings and sales.” Coldwell Banker Schmitt is the oldest and largest real estate company in The Florida Keys.  For additional information, visit Coldwell Banker Schmitt’s website at RealEstateFloridaKeys.com, or email info@cbschmitt.com, or call any of its five locations in the Florida Keys: 100430 Overseas Highway, Key Largo (305) 451-4422; 85996 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada, (305) 664-4470; 11050 Overseas Highway, Marathon, (305) 743-5181; 29967 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key, (305) 872-3050, and 1201 White Street, Key West (305) 296-7727. http://realestatefloridakeys.com/blog/427/coldwell-banker-schmitt-recognizes-agents’-years-of-service-for-november-2015/ Mon, 21 Dec 2015 12:00:00 -0500 Florida Keys – November 2, 2015 – The month of October marked the official anniversary month for Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. (CBSREC), with 60 years of service now to buyers and sellers in the Florida Keys.  The company was founded in 1955 by the late Alan Schmitt who originally came to The Keys as General Manager for Phil Sadowski’s Key Colony Beach developments.Today, Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Company, with five offices located between Key Largo and Key West, continues to be, as it has for the past 12 years, the Florida Keys’ leader for listings and sales.Also in October, Banks Prevatt (Lower Keys office) marked twelve (12) years with CBSREC.Ruth Pasquale (Lower Keys Manager), Donna Pezzi (Lower Keys) and Brian Trible (Key West office) achieved their sixth (6) year with CBSREC, while Rick Servais (Middle Keys office) reached his fifth (5) year with CBSREC.Brian Schmitt, president and broker noted, “I speak for all of us at Coldwell Banker Schmitt in saying it’s been a tremendous honor and privilege to work with so many of our neighbors and Keys newcomers over the years to help them realize their real estate goals and enhance their lives here.”Coldwell Banker Schmitt is the oldest and largest real estate company in The Florida Keys.  For additional information, contact Drenda Collins at 305.289.6489, visit Coldwell Banker Schmitt’s website at RealEstateFloridaKeys.com, or email info@cbschmitt.com, or call any of its five locations in the Florida Keys: 100430 Overseas Highway, Key Largo (305) 451-4422; 85996 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada, (305) 664-4470; 11050 Overseas Highway, Marathon, (305) 743-5181; 29967 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key, (305) 872-3050, and 1201 White Street, Key West (305) 296-7727. http://realestatefloridakeys.com/blog/426/coldwell-banker-schmitt-recognizes-agents-years-of-service-for-october-2015/ Sun, 06 Dec 2015 12:00:00 -0500