Our Agents
David Lipstein
CEO/Office Broker
Founder and CEO of Manasota Key Realty, Inc. He is a resident of the Englewood area since 1973, previously in Orlando. His wife Linda and son Blake make up their family. He enjoys watersports, boating, tennis, making music and life on the beach. A marketing and telecommunications background of studies formed a good basis for a career in Real Estate. Moved to Englewood in 1973 to operate a resort facility with wife Linda and in 1980 founded Manasota Key Realty. 25+ years of property management experience. Specialist in waterfront development, marketing and sales, beach erosion on the Florida West Coast and property management services. E-Pro electronic marketing specialist.
Founder and CEO of Titan Investment and Development, Inc. a consulting and development company. Commercial and industrial site analysis with special attention to boatbuilding and marina facilities. Environmental analysis and coastal construction permitting services available. In depth studies on Florida West Coast beach erosion.
Bi-lingual in English – Spanish. Simultaneous translation services.
- Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker
- Licensed Florida Community
- Association Manager
- 1996 President of the Englewood Area Board of Realtors
- Listed in 1992-93 Oxford’s book of Who’s Who
- Past President of the Englewood Rotary Club
- Member of the Englewood Masonic Lodge
- Elected Supervisor of the Englewood Water District, retired as Vice Chairman
- President of the local Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association
- Past Chairman of the Charlotte County Beach Advisory Committee
- Member and former director of the Englewood Chamber of Commerce
Linda Lipstein
VP of Operations
Linda is a Florida original. Born in Orlando, she moved to Englewood with her parents as a young girl. Her parents owned and operated a resort facility on Manasota Key, so she has been around rental properties most of her life. Englewood was a great place to grow up, especially for a young lady who loved the beach and the sunshine and fishing in Lemon Bay. After graduating high school she attended Manatee Community College in Bradenton and then went on to graduate from Florida Atlantic University on the east coast of Florida. She began a teaching career in the Orlando area where she met her husband David Lipstein, who was working in Orlando at the time.Not long after they were married, the two of them moved to Englewood and worked full time operating the resort facility her parents had built at The Angler’s Resort. Within a few years they opened their own real estate company, Manasota Key Realty, which they have owned and operated since then. Linda and David have 1 son, their family has lived in Englewood ever since.
Blake Lipstein
Director of Operations and Realtor
Born and raised in Englewood, Blake graduated from Lemon Bay High School in 2010 and later went on to community college for two years. Graduating from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing he then turned his focus on working here at Manasota Key Realty as a full time Administrative Assistant. When not working, Blake likes to spend his free time with his 1 year old Corgi named Jake and hanging out with his friends and family. Having always been active, he also likes to play basketball and just about anything involving water including skim boarding and jet skiing on his off time.
Alyssa Lipstein
Marketing Specialist
Originally from Clinton, NJ, Alyssa grew up spending her vacations traveling to Manasota Key with her family where they fell in love with the beach and especially looking for sharks’ teeth. After many years of visiting, Alyssa’s family made the move to Englewood Florida where she graduated from Lemon Bay High School and then moved to Jacksonville where she graduated from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Alyssa devoted 7 years to 3 school districts and variety of elementary grade levels which has led her back home to Englewood where she has chosen to use her love of people to get a license in real estate and help renters find their perfect second homes. Alyssa loves her husband Blake, 3 dogs Sammy, Jake and Emma, and daughter Sophia on the way!
Terri Shockley
Rental Office Manager and Realtor
Terri grew up in Indianapolis and lived in Unionville, a small town on Lake Lemon between Nashville and Bloomington, Indiana. She worked at Indiana University for over 15 years working with undergraduate and graduate students as well as serving as fiscal officer within academic departments, and is QuickBooks Certified. The long cold winters led Terri, her husband and daughter to come to sunny SWFL in 2015 and choose the Rotonda West area as their home. Since moving to Florida they have established an “in your home” pet-sitting business that serves Rotonda West and the Englewood area. Terri is studying for her real estate license and is an avid reader, enjoys crafts, and simply being outdoors.
Carla Bogner
Reservation Specialist
Originally from Ohio, Carla has been in Englewood the last few years and love it! She has worked around Englewood, finding her new home with Conch Out Vacations and Manasota Key Realty. We are so happy to have you! Carla is attentive, helpful, and happy to answer any questions you may have.
Milton (Milt) Lewis
Reservation and
Customer Service Specialist
Real Estate Licensee
Milt was originally from Orlando, Florida, and moved to Englewood with his family as a youngster in the mid-1950's. His family established the Angler's Resort on South Manasota Key, so has been around the Resort and Hospitality business all of his life. He is a graduate of Tulane University, but made his way back to Englewood with his family in the 1970's and has been here since. Milt owned a hardware store here in town for nearly 15 years, then worked for the State of Florida until he retired from public service in 2005. He is an avid sports car enthusiast and enjoys writing in his spare time. He is a licensed real estate broker, and helps take care of our Guests and Owners at the various condominium complexes.
Dave Young
Maintenance Coordinator
Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Dave moved to Englewood 16 years ago during his senior year and graduated from Lemon Bay High School. Sometime after moving to the area, Dave met his wife, Tara and they now have three kids and share their home with their pets. As Maintenance Coordinator, Dave oversees all maintenance requests that come into our office from internet and cable issues that our guests may be having to repairs and estimates at the request of our owners. Dave has been a wonderful addition to the Conch Out Vacation Rentals team and is always ready to lend a hand to our guests, our owners and his fellow co- workers.
Tara Gunser
Housekeeping Coordinator
Tara has been an amazing addition to our team. Tara has had an abundance of experience, not only in housekeeping but managing businesses around town. She is extremely detailed and will do what she can to meet your housekeeping needs and to give true attention to your property. We are lucky to have you!
Rick Halvorson
Realtor
Rick has been a long time realtor for Manasota Key Realty and is happy to help answer questions as you search for your dream home!