Sep 22, 2025 | Agent Stories, All, Showcase Properties of Central Florida
When Robert Harden drove his custom-built 1974 Porsche 914 to Tampa last April, he was excited to be headed for the Hot Wheels Legends Tour’s kickoff of the 8th annual tournament. A fan of cars and car shows in general, Robert was looking forward to a day spent with...
Sep 16, 2025 | Agent Stories, All, Get to Know Our Agents, Showcase Properties of Central Florida, Uncategorized
You don’t have to start out as a horse crazy kid to end up in a horse-focused career as an adult. Just ask Beckie Cantrell. Born and raised in Deland, Florida, Beckie and her twin sister, Bobbie, grew up in a family where agriculture was front and center. “I was not a...
Sep 2, 2025 | Agent Stories, All, Get to Know Our Agents, Showcase Properties of Central Florida
Bloodlines ring true–for both horses and humans. Given her family background, it’s no surprise that Samantha Dailey is passionate about agribusiness and real estate. The only child of Hugh and Valerie Dailey–longtime Marion County fixtures in banking,...
Aug 27, 2025 | Agent Stories, All, Get to Know Our Agents, Showcase Properties of Central Florida, Uncategorized
Get to Know Dana Johnson Ocala REALTOR® with Showcase Properties of Central Florida Article by Cynthia McFarland Some girls outgrow their horse obsession. Not Dana Johnson. Born and raised in Minnesota, Dana’s first riding experiences were on her best friend’s farm...
Apr 23, 2025 | Agent Stories, All, Showcase Properties of Central Florida
After eight months on the market, Laurie Whelpley-Baker of Showcase Properties, representing the buyer, closed the purchase of a 133-acre undeveloped property for $3,125,000. It is one of the top sales of vacant land in 2025 based on sale price, according to Stellar...
Feb 13, 2025 | Agent Stories, All, Showcase Properties of Central Florida
You may remember when we told you last year about Indian Prairie Ranch – an idyllic, sprawling training facility built and developed by the legendary Clyde D. Rice. After nearly forty years in the family, they decided to sell the property and engaged Beckie Cantrell...