Candidate for At-Large
Email:
John@harshmanforsarasota.com
Website:
www.harshmanforsarasota.com
Telephone:
(941) 685-2003
Address:
2540 Cardinal Place, Sarasota, FL 34239
Education:
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, BA, English
New College of Florida, Honorary Alumnus
Leadership Sarasota, Class of 1993
Experience:
John B. Harshman is a licensed real estate broker and CEO of Harshman & Co., Inc. Established in 1989 as a full-service commercial brokerage, Harshman & Co. is a market leader in the Sarasota area. John Harshman is recognized as a local expert in commercial real estate, with superior local insight. His highly refined negotiation skills, business acumen, ability to interpret building and zoning codes, and attention to detail have delivered significant results for his clients. These skills, along with his reputation for hard work, high ethical standards, and dedication to his community, will now position him as an excellent candidate for the city commission.
Service to the Community:
Sarasota Realtors’ Association, Commercial Investment Division - Member since 1984, President in 1993, Commercial Broker of the Year, 1998.
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce - Board of Directors, 1991-1996, Chair, Government Affairs, 1991-1996, Chairman’s Cup, 1994
Association of Downtown Commercial Property Owners, Inc - President 2003-2005
Downtown Sarasota Alliance - President, 2012- 2014
Girls, Inc. - Board President 1995-1997
Sarasota Family YMCA- Taekwondo Master Instructor
The Pines of Sarasota, Inc. -Chairman, Board of Directors, 2021-present
Sarasota County Public Facilities Finance Advisory Board -Chairman, 2002- 2009
City of Sarasota Community Redevelopment Advisory Board - 2011, Chairman 2012-2013
Sarasota County Environmental Lands Oversight Committee, 2003
City of Sarasota Tree Advisory Committee Member
National Estuary Program Volunteer
Sarasota Ballet Board Member
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art UnGala Committee
Arts Day Volunteer
Documents:
JohnHarshman2026Pre-QualifyingDocs.pdf(PDF, 491KB)
Reports:
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