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 SPONSOR: GOODWILL'S MARDIS GRAS (February 2008)
The Richardson Group sponsored a table again this year at Goodwill's successful Mardi Gras Annual Fundraiser.
JENNIFER SHAFER JOINS ELITE INTERNATIONSAL REAL ESTATE NETWORK (January 2008)
Jennifer Shafer has been accepted as a member of the International Real Estate Federation, commonly known by its French acronym, FIABCI. Founded in Paris in 1949, FIABCI links professionals in the real estate industry in a multi-disciplinary network conducting business in countries around the world. Shafer joins a network of 5,000 FIABCI members in 65 countries worldwide specializing in brokerage, appraisal, development, financing and management. Shafer is a broker and investment analyst at The Richardson Group specializing in selection and acquisition of investment grade commercial properties.
RENEE RICHARDSON-KLING CHAIRS SUCCESSFUL SARASOTA READING FESTIVAL (November 2007)
Renee Richardson Kling chaired the Sarasota Reading Festival for her third year. The Festival, which generates funds for local libraries was a smashing success, with high attendance, over 30 national authors in attendance, and loads of books given away to area children.
JENNIFER SHAFER COMPLETES CCIM PROGRAM: PART I (October 2007)
Jennifer Shafer successfully completed the first course in the Certified Commercial Investment Manager (CCIM) Program. She is working toward her CCIM certification.
SPONSOR: SARASOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SMALL BUISINESS AWARDS PROGRAM (June 2007)
The Richardson Group was a proud Silver Table Sponsor at the 2007 Small Business Awards program by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
RICHARDSON GROUP SUPPORTS NATURE CONSERVANCY WITH DONATION (May 2007)
SARASOTA, FL— Richardson Kleiber Walter THE RICHARDSON GROUP, LLC recently made a donation to The Nature Conservancy to support conservation work in southwest Florida. The contribution by The Richardson Group will help the Conservancy in its efforts to promote large-scale landscape protection and encourage landowners to keep their lands in agriculture through conservation easements.
“It is a great honor to support the mission of The Nature Conservancy,” said David Shafer, investment analyst for the Richardson Group. “We challenge others to envision a planet in which the world’s ecosystems can continue to support and sustain its rich diversity of life, including our very own; and, we encourage others to support The Nature Conservancy as the world’s leader in this endeavor.”
Conservation easements keep land in private hands, preserve traditional land uses and protect land for future generations. At the same time, easements offer landowners potential tax benefits if donated, or revenue from the sale of an easement. For more information on conservation easements, please visit: nature.org/floridalandowner.
“Jennifer and I have PhDs in ecology with years spent studying, researching, and teaching. We’ve also worked as environmental consultants to facilitate conservation, restoration, and smart land uses. Now, as real estate brokers, investors, and developers, we can support smart, sustainable land use with a keen understanding about what that really means.”
“We look forward to facilitating collaborative and educational partnerships among scientists, managers, and users through philanthropy and our involvement with smart land use and preservation. We are thrilled that the Nature Conservancy adopts this same collaborative approach in its efforts to restore and preserve the delicate balance between sustainable ecosystem health and land use,” added Jennifer Shafer a broker for the firm.
SPONSOR: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY'S 'HAMMERS & HOPE ANNUAL DINNER" (April 2007)
The Richardson Group was a sponsor for Habitat for Humanity's 2007 Hammers & Hope Annual Dinner. James Frederick continues to actively participate on Habitat's Board.
SPONSOR: ARGUS FOUNDATION ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT (February 2007)
The Richardson Group was the 9th Green Sponsor at the Argus Foundation's Annual Golf Tournament.
Sponsor: Goodwill Mardis Gras Street Party (February 2007)
The Richardson Group sponsored Goodwill's Annual Mardi Gras Street Party at Michaels on East.
Sponsor: USF Sarasota 2006 Brunch on the Bay (November 2006)
The Richardson Group was a proud "Bull Ring" Sponsor of USF Sarasota Manatee's 2006 Brunch on the Bay
Renee Richardson Kling Chairs Sarasota Reading Festival (November 2006)
Richardson Group Sponsor the First Environment & Discover Pavillion (November 2006)
Renee Richardson Kling chaired the Sarasota Reading Festival for her second year. The Festival, which generates funds for local libraries was a smashing success, with high attendance, over 25 national authors in attendance, and loads of books given away to area children.
The Richardson Group was proud to sponsor the first Environment & Discovery Pavillion at the Reading Festival, which focused on Environmental Education and provided an "Eco-Lounge" for authors and festival-goers to hang out and talk. Authors included Bill Belleville "Losing it all to Spawl: How Progress Ate my Cracker Landscape", Richard Louv "Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder", Meg Lowman "It's a Jungle Up There: More Tales From the Treetops", Lynne Cherry "The Sea, The Storm, and The Mangrove Tunnel", and Eve Herold "Stem Cell Wars". Other Pavillions included The Marketplace, sposored by The Sarasota Herald Tribune; The Young Peoples Pavillion, sponsored by Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robbins; the Cooking and Home Pavillion, sponsored by Publix; and the History & Heritage Pavilion, sponsored by Pinapple Square.
Bob Richardson awarded SCOPE's Boundary Crosser Award (June 2006)
Bob Richardson was honored at SCOPE's 2006 Annual Event for his Community Philantropy and Vision. He was awarded with the Second Annual Boundary Crosser Award.
Sponsor: Embracing Our Differences (April 2006)
The Richardson Group was a proud sponsor of the 2006 Embracing Our Differences community event, which helped underwrite a project that carried a message of inclusion to more than 120,000 visitors to Island Park in April.
Richardson Group sponsors the 18th Annual Girls Inc. Luncheon (February 2006)
Renee Richardson Kling co-chaired the 18th Annual Girl's Incorporated Celebration Luncheon, which celebrates the accomplishments of Sarasota's exceptional women. The Richardson Group, together with Publix Supermarket, The Sarasota-Herald Tribune, and Susan & Jim Brock were Silver Star Sponsors of the event.
James Frederick elected to Habitat for Humanity Sarasota Board (January 2006)
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota recently elected James Frederick of Richardson Kleiber Walter, The Richardson Group, LLC. to their Board and Executive Committee in an effort to partner with local pioneers and business leaders in providing innovative solutions to the over whelming need for affordable and workforce housing in Sarasota.
"We at Habitat Sarasota are absolutely delighted to have elected James Frederick to the Board of Directors as well as the Executive Committee for a three year term starting this month", states Mike Jacobsen, Executive Director. "As Habitat continues to grow we look forward to working together in searching for solutions to this on-going and expanding dilemma. James brings a unique set of skills to the table. He is a skilled real estate developer and natural leader not to mention having a high degree of social consciousness and responsibility. In short, his heart, his skills, and his head are uniquely aligned to further help Habitat achieve our goals. We look forward to great things!"
Likewise, James Frederick is anticipating great possibilities for creating positive change. "The Richardson Group's partnership with Habitat for Humanity Sarasota will only lead to greater housing solutions for the community. Working with Habitat allows me to fulfill my dream of creating a diverse, well-rounded, society", says Frederick. "There is such a need in Sarasota for a 'sustainable' community in which each segment of the population supports the other and that means keeping our workforce here, in the community and Habitat is one of the organizations willing to step up to the plate and make this happen. This is the beginning of a dynamic partnership."
Spirt of Giving (December 2005)
Chef Paul Mattison, Dorian Beach of CRE8, Tony Souza of The Downtown Partnership, and the Partners of The Richardson Group have joined resources to provide Christmas Dinner to families in need this holiday season in hopes that this will become an annual celebration of giving and helping others.
"The idea came to me when Carolyn Mason of Habitat Sarasota told me about a single mom who could not afford Christmas presents, I worked with the realtors of Michael Saunders to help with her but it dawned on me that we as a community could do more", stated Dorian Beach "I called Chef Paul Mattison and he agreed right away...no hesitation and likewise, Tony Souza of the Downtown Partnership and The Richardson Group of Richardson Kleiber Walter. Within a day we had plans for Roasted Turkeys and sides to be delivered on the 22nd and 23rd to more than 100 families. Next year I hope to have all of The Originals involved in serving scrumptious meals and perhaps have sponsors for delivery of Christmas gifts to even more families."
Chef Paul Mattison, founder and proprietor of Mattison’s Catering Company (www.mattisons.com), Mattison’s City Grille, Mattison’s Steakhouse at the Plaza, and Mattison’s Siesta Grille, is known for his philanthropic and community based efforts including culinary classes, cooking demonstrations and donations for arts and charity organizations like the Boys and Girls Club, Ringling Museum and All Faiths Food Bank..
Likewise, Jennifer Shafer, James Frederick, Renee Richardson Kling, and David Shafer of The Richardson Group (www.rkwrealestate.com), headed by Bob Richardson, a philanthropic community leader, are actively involved in charitable organizations, donating an amazing amount of time and resources in giving back to the community and environment. "We did not have to think very long about making this donation", exclaimed Jennifer Shafer, "We are honored to participate and would like to make this donation in the names of all of our clients and friends."
Sponsor: USF Sarasota 2005 Brunch on the Bay (November 2005)
The Richardson Group sponsored USF Sarasota Manatee's 2005 Brunch on the Bay
The Richardson Group sponsors A Novel Affair (October 2005)
The kickoff to the 8th Annual Sarasota Reading Festival has a special meaning to one local real estate brokerage and consulting firm. The Richardson Group, Is proud to co-sponsor A Novel Affair, the opening night gala fundraiser. The event will be held on November 4, from 6 to 8 p.m at Selby Public Library, 1331 First St. in downtown Sarasota.
As committee chair for the gala event, Renee Richardson Kling has a deep commitment to the Sarasota Reading Festival. “We really believe in this benefit,” she says. “Great libraries build great communities, and the fact that the reading festival gives away one book to every child that attends is an extraordinary service to our local children.”
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