Originally from New York, Gene DePoris has been heavily involved in Sarasota for over 20 years. Prior to moving to Sarasota, Gene spent his career in the the publishing and entertainment industries, from book and magazine publishing to TV and films. Multilingual, Gene has traveled to nearly 150 countries as well as all fifty states. He has lived throughout the world, from NY to Paris to Rio, but calls Sarasota his home for life. Through the years, Gene has been a board member of many of the area's leading non-profit organizations, and is best known locally as the founder and original publisher of the prestigious publication West Coast Woman. Passionate about real estate, Gene brings his tremendous sales, marketing and negotiating skills to each and every client.