Laurel James

Raised in St. Petersburg, Laurel is a fourth-generation Floridian, born into a family of builders, architects, and artists. With inspiration to become an interior designer, Laurel graduated from the renowned Ringling College of Art and Design and soon established a Sarasota-based design firm with a focus on residential projects. She is the author of Interiorology – How to Create a Living Environment that Reflects the True You. She offers a unique skill set for her home buyers and [...]

Raised in St. Petersburg, Laurel is a fourth-generation Floridian, born into a family of builders, architects, and artists. With inspiration to become an interior designer, Laurel graduated from the renowned Ringling College of Art and Design and soon established a Sarasota-based design firm with a focus on residential projects. She is the author of Interiorology – How to Create a Living Environment that Reflects the True You. She offers a unique skill set for her home buyers and sellers because of her background and past collaboration with architects, builders, and real estate agents.

Laurel is now excited to be partnering with Michael James, who has over 20 years of experience selling residential real estate in Sarasota. Their partnership provides a team with a unique balance of real estate expertise, local knowledge, personalized service and attention to detail.

Laurel and Michael have lovingly raised a blended family of three sons making them well versed in the art of negotiation. She has also achieved her advanced yoga teacher certification that has brought a deeper understanding of people and environments. Creativity and enjoying friends are Laurel’s happy places. She loves being in nature and living a healthy lifestyle. Gardening, cooking, hiking, swimming, biking and yoga are where you will find her playing.