Vote YES for tax exemption August 24

Sarasota County's economy needs your help. Our double-digit unemployment rate is higher than many other Florida counties.  Most of those counties are offering tax exemptions … [Read More]

Reaching for the stars and missing out on the deals

This year is proving to be a year marked with more activity than we have seen in the past two years.  Our company as a whole has done over 275,000 square feet in leasing activity … [Read More]

Northern Irishman wins U.S. Open

A lot of people have congratulated me on fellow countryman Graeme McDowell's recent success at Pebble Beach. A recent headline in the Sarasota Herald Tribune the day after Graeme's … [Read More]

Commercial Short Sales – Part 2

Jack McCabe, real estate commentator, was considered the purveyor of doom a few years ago.  After reading his comments in theTribune Monday, June 28th article, he now seems to … [Read More]

How many people missed their “champagne moment”.

An article in today’s Sarasota Herald Tribune provided me with an early morning chuckle to go with my java joe. The article (link appears below) tells the saga of a gentlemen … [Read More]

Property owners face sad scenario

Recently, Jag Grewal, commercial Realtor with Ian Black Real Estate, hosted a seminar for commercial property owners to explore their options regarding declining rents, increased … [Read More]

Mid Term Report

Time certainly goes fast when you’re having fun.  There is no doubt that the first six months of 2010 have been “funner” than the first six months of 2009. In looking … [Read More]

Chase the market or make the market?

There’s a new shift in pricing. There are many commercial property owners who have got their head in the sand and are still hoping that this economy will change drastically.  … [Read More]

Political changes in the UK – is the world moving center left?

Are we to take any lessons from the current political changes occurring in the United Kingdom, where the voters appear to be tired of the right side and the left side of the equation … [Read More]

Commercial Short Sale Seminar Review

I never thought I could sit and listen to two attorneys, a commercial real estate broker, and a mortgage broker for over two hours without fidgeting.  However, last night I and … [Read More]

Say No to Amendment 4

Update to this post 5.5.10 AMENDMENT 4 OPENS THE FLOODGATES FOR SPECIAL INTEREST LAWSUITS By Ryan Houck This November, voters will be faced with a number of tough decisions … [Read More]

Things happen for the strangest reasons

Being the eternal optimist, I always try to find some good news amongst the bad news.  Hopefully, the latest explosion in the Gulf of Mexico and the subsequent collateral damage … [Read More]

Sarasota County government needs to be more supportive of local business

My last blog, April 19, 2010, waxed lryically about my perceived paradigm shift in the attitude of our bureaucracy towards bringing good businesses into the region. This has … [Read More]

At last! Good news for Sarasota’s economy

Today’s Business Weekly and last week’s Sarasota Herald Tribune finally reported on encouraging signs for our local economy.  It is heart warming to note that Ian Black … [Read More]

Commercial Real Estate – Don’t Wait, Act Now

Has commercial real estate hit bottom? Boy, if I could get a dollar for every time I have been asked that question…. When will this downward spiral end? When will my business … [Read More]

Ian Black

Ian Black has been a prominent fixture in the Sarasota/Manatee County  real estate market since the early 1980’s.

Local real estate developers respect Ian’s creativity and integrity in the real estate business as well as his commitment to the betterment of the community. Indeed, those qualities have earned Ian some of the most prestigious brokerage assignments in the area.

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What our clients say about us….

“Almost immediately after closing, we moved in to our new office. Now that we are occupying it, we can really appreciate the value of your expert advice identifying and subsequently purchasing the building. It was through you through knowledge of the local real estate market coupled with your vast experience in the intricacies of negotiating which allowed us to sign the contract. Your hand holding was instrumental leading us through the intricacies of the legal, as well as financial hurdles. This made it possible for us to become the proud owners of the building which will be the place of our medical practice for years to come. Thank you very much, Ian.” Emese Simon, M.D. and Stephen L Berkes, M.D.

“I have known Ian professionally for over 20 years and he has always acted with an exemplary degree of professionalism.  I have benefited from his expertise and we enjoy a mutually advantageous working relationship.”  Senator John McKay, Former President of the Florida Senate

“Since relocating our national headquarters to Sarasota, Florida, we have continually recognized Ian Black Real Estate as one of the leading commercial real estate brokers in the region and have benefited from their services on many occasions.” Randall Benderson, Managing Director Benderson Development Company

“Sarasota Architectural Salvage started out in a small building on the fringe of downtown, and, six month later, I realized we could go a lot bigger.  I didn’t even know this building on Central Avenue existed and I have to credit the Realtor, Ian Black for finding it for me.”- (on his 10,000 SF two story warehouse) Jesse White, Owner, Sarasota Architectural Salvage.