I moved to the area in 2007 taking a job working as a Marine Chemist at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, FL. As an avid lover of the Marine Environment, it was a dream come true to be able to own a property on Sarasota Bay, so close to the beach, and to be able to raise my daughter here! I am originally from the Chicago area, so the quiet town of Bradenton Beach is a welcome retreat from the cold winters up north! In 2015, my precious daughter Isabella was born- the light of my lives - and whom I named the property after! Things have changed since my early days working at Mote! I now own and run Rhea Lana's of Manatee, a children's consignment event franchise, that helps local families sell their gently used children's items. I also manage the rental and enjoy being with my precious angel. I still love the Ocean and Marine Life, just as much though! The two of us live full-time on the other side of the duplex and are readily available to help make your vacation complete.