SARASOTA, Fla. (Dec. 4, 2024) – Ian Black Real Estate, Sarasota’s premier commercial real estate brokerage firm, has hired Kevin McQuaid as sales associate. McQuaid has deep roots in the Sarasota area, having previously served as a reporter and editor for both the Observer Media Group and The Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He transitioned to the commercial real estate industry in 2021.
“I was first introduced to Kevin while he covered commercial real estate and business in our area,” said Ian Black, founder and partner of Ian Black Real Estate. “We’ve had a great relationship and friendship over many years, and I’m thrilled that he’s chosen to join our team as he futhers his career in the commercial real estatate industry.”
In his new role, McQuaid will advise clients on the leasing, purchase and disposition of commercial real estate assets and land in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Prior to joining Ian Black Real Estate, McQuaid served as a commercial real estate advisor for Michael Saunders & Company/MS&C Commercial. He began his journalism career in 1990 at the Baltimore Business Journal. He later served as a contributing writer for The Washington Post, and a business reporter for The Baltimore Sun.
McQuaid relocated to Sarasota in 1999, where he took on the role of city hall and business reporter for the Herald-Tribune. During his more than 15 years at the Herald-Tribune, he was promoted to business editor. McQuaid was the commercial real estate editor for the Observer Media Group, which publishes The Business Observer, from 2015 to 2021. In this role, he covered commercial real estate deals and industry news along the west coast of Florida.
“I consider Ian Black Real Estate to be the premier commercial real estate brokerage and management firm in all of Southwest Florida,” said McQuaid. “I’ve had the privilege of working with many of the partners and associates for more than twenty years. During that time, I’ve watched the firm grow in stature and reputation by being wholly committed to excellence and client satisfaction. As such, I’m proud to join the team and hope to add to the firm’s stellar standing in the community through my practice.”
McQuaid earned his bachelor’s degree from Towson University. He is an advisory board member for The Salvation Army of Sarasota County.
About Ian Black Real Estate
Ian Black Real Estate (IBRE) is a boutique commercial real estate brokerage firm located in Sarasota, Fla. The firm is one of the largest commercial brokerage firms in Southwest Florida and boasts a deep knowledge of the commercial real estate market in Sarasota and Manatee counties and the surrounding area. For more information, visit ian-black.com.
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