VIP Destin at The Island

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RA American Real Estate 
agents and staff celebrated an 
incredible 2018 sales season 
with a ‘Back to the Future’ 

themed event at the Island Resort on 
Okaloosa Island on January 5.  For 2018, 
more than $76,000 was raised for local 
charities. Chief Operating Officer Dave 
Collins flew in from the brand’s New 
Jersey headquarters to recognize ERA 
American’s banner year.   Charities 
supported last year included more than 35 
local organizations such as Opportunity 
Place, Toys for Tots, Feed the Need/
Move for Hunger, the American Heart 
Organization, Healing Paws, Veterans on 
the Water, and many others. At the heart 
of this year’s focus was a tremendous 
effort to assist victims of Hurricane 
Michael. ERA American staff and agents 
raised thousands of dollars, collected 
supplies, and volunteered time to support 
our neighbors to the east.   

 “For nearly 40 years, ERA American 

Real 
Estate has 
not only 
advanced 
the 
profession 
of real estate 
through their 
collaborative 
culture, they 
have also 
enhanced the 
lives of the 
people they 
serve throughout 
their community-focused philanthropic 
efforts,” said David Collins. “ERA 
American Real Estate truly embodies 
the commitment to community that is 
part of our brand’s DNA and I am deeply 
proud of their accomplishments.” ERA 
American Real Estate is committed to 
going beyond the basic responsibilities 
of a broker or sales associate in order to 

provide complete real estate solutions 
and remain a positive influence within 
communities throughout Northwest 
Florida. 

photos & story by

 

Zhalman Harris

Chris Ramsey, Kyle Bischer & Jonathan Calhoun

Ashley Calhoun, Ashley Cook, Ashley Thompson, Linda Bizzell & Maryann Ramsey

Jerry Larimer, Stephanie Ramirez, Nicki Seagraves & Keith Wood

Rick, Jeff & Nance Wendel

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