Terri White has been a Manatee County resident since 1990. Growing up in a small Illinois farm community but no fan of Midwestern winters, she found the same warmth and hospitality on Florida’s Suncoast. Over the years, many Midwestern friends and family have joined her to thaw their bones come winter.

Terri’s motto—“Living the Dream in Florida Style”—means living, working and playing between beautiful historic downtown Bradenton, where she lives a short walk from the offices of Florida Suncoast Real Estate Inc. and sneaking away whenever she can to Anna Maria Island, the best place on Earth.

A former corporate writer and editor, Terri still spends time wordsmithing. But since purchasing her first home at age 25, she learned real estate is a quicker way to wealth than writing. Her own portfolio includes her home, family farm ground in Illinois and several rental properties, including her Bayview condo soon available for weekly rentals.

Once honored as Future Farmers’ of America “Sweetheart of the Year,” you can count on Terri’s efficient friendliness to help you achieve your own sunny spot, whether you’re a first-time home buyer or a Midwestern classmate looking for a place to thaw out in the winter as you begin to enjoy your retirement.

Life is long. Live it up! No more popsicle toes!