About Josie Cline

Personal

Sarasota has been part of Josie's life since childhood, long before many of today's luxury developments and high rises transformed the area. She still remembers when the popular corner on Siesta Key where locals now gather for cocktails was once a small candy store where she and her sisters could run barefoot in their swimsuits for Jelly Bellies after a day of snorkeling. Watching Sarasota evolve over the years has given her a deep appreciation for the balance between growth, community, and preserving the character that makes Florida?s Gulf Coast so special. From waterfront neighborhoods and downtown Sarasota to Siesta Key and Longboat Key, she genuinely cares about the people, lifestyle, and sense of place that continue to draw others here. Josie believes real estate should feel thoughtful, informed, and personal, with honest guidance, strong communication, and a calm presence throughout the process. Known for building lasting relationships with her clients, she works with buyers, sellers, retirees, second home owners, investors, and families relocating to Sarasota and Florida?s Gulf Coast with a focus on making complex transitions feel far less overwhelming. Outside of real estate, Josie enjoys spending time near the water, exploring Sarasota?s local communities, and volunteering with Rescued Hearts Small Dog Rescue, usually with her dog Athena somewhere nearby keeping life entertaining.

Professional Specialty

Specializing in Sarasota luxury real estate, waterfront homes, Siesta Key properties, West of Trail homes, Palmer Ranch communities, Longboat Key real estate, relocation, second homes, investment properties, and senior transitions. Known for thoughtful guidance, strategic marketing, and a relationship driven approach that helps both local and out of town buyers and sellers navigate Sarasota real estate with confidence.

MBA: Masters in Business Administration

SRES: Senior Real Estate Specialist

RSPS: Resort and Second Property Specialist

CWS: Certified Waterfront Specialist

CIPS: Certified International Property Specialist

AHWD: At Home With Diversity

ABR: Accredited Buyers Representative

Experience

After a successful career in corporate leadership and global marketing with Fortune 100 companies, Josie transitioned into real estate more than a decade ago, bringing with her an MBA, strategic business expertise, and a highly personalized approach to serving clients throughout Sarasota and Florida?s Gulf Coast. Her experience spans luxury waterfront homes, second homes, investment properties, relocation, and senior transitions throughout Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Palmer Ranch, and surrounding communities. Known for combining thoughtful guidance with sophisticated marketing strategies, Josie helps buyers and sellers navigate complex decisions with clarity, strong communication, and a calm, relationship driven approach.

Niche Marketing

Josie specializes in Sarasota luxury and waterfront real estate, second homes, relocation, investment properties, and senior transitions throughout Sarasota and Florida?s Gulf Coast communities. Her clients range from luxury waterfront buyers and retirees downsizing after decades in their homes to investors seeking short term rental opportunities and out of state families relocating to Sarasota for lifestyle, business, or retirement. Understanding that different properties and clients require different strategies, Josie tailors her approach based on each client?s goals, timeline, and priorities. From waterfront estates and lifestyle communities to investment properties and major life transitions, she focuses on helping clients navigate Sarasota?s evolving market with clarity, insight, and personalized guidance.

Areas Covered

Serving Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Bird Key, West of Trail, Downtown Sarasota, Palmer Ranch, Gulf Gate, South Gate, The Meadows, Waterside, University Park, Osprey, Nokomis, Venice, and surrounding Florida Gulf Coast communities.

Achievements

Recognized as a consistent Top Producer over the past decade for outstanding sales performance, strategic marketing, and client relationships

Specialized expertise in luxury waterfront real estate, relocation, second homes, investment properties, and senior transitions throughout Sarasota and Florida?s Gulf Coast

MBA with a background in strategic marketing, business leadership, and global marketing with Fortune 100 companies

International marketing experience including award winning campaign work for the launch of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Selected for a leadership role supporting a national Habitat for Humanity fundraising and rebuilding initiative following Hurricane Katrina, including team leadership at Rockefeller Center

Active involvement with the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, and Siesta Key Association

Community Involvement

Active in the Sarasota community through the Siesta Key Association, Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, and volunteer work with Rescued Hearts Small Dog Rescue. Being involved locally helps me stay connected to the people, neighborhoods, and lifestyle that make Sarasota so special.

Professional Association

Member of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, and Siesta Key Association. Professional designations and specialized training include Resort and Second Home Property Specialist (RSPS), Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Certified Waterfront Specialist, and Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS).

Education

MBA with a background in corporate leadership, global marketing, and strategic brand positioning. Ongoing professional development includes specialized training in luxury waterfront real estate, senior transitions, second homes, and international property marketing.

Bilingual Talents

English | Fluent German

Additional Languages

German