The Sarasota Association of Realtors has awarded Joe R. Hembree for his contributions to the organization and community in 2011. Joe R. Hembree is the Sarasota Association of Realtors 2011 Realtor of the Year.
Joe R. Hembree, founder and owner of Hembree and Associates, Inc. – Commercial Real Estate, “has been at the forefront of local commercial real estate and the development community for decades… he has been a strong voice of leadership, promoting progress and prosperity,” SAR said.
“It is certainly an honor to be recognized by your peers, however, it has been a greater pleasure to serve our community”, Hembree said when asked about receiving this prestigious award. Joe Hembree is involved in multiple community organizations and initiatives including the Economic Development Corpation of Sarasota County, the Coalition of Business Associations, the Argus Foundation, Sarasota & Manatee Chambers of Commerce, SAR, the Gulf Coast Builders group and First Baptist Church of Sarasota.
Other awardees included Lee Byron – SAR 2011 Humanitarian of the Year, Dave Swenson – SAR 2011 Meritorious Service Award and Elaine Adair – SAR 2011 President’s Award.
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