The Ronto Group Appoints New Broker Associate

October 18, 2021 – Sarasota

Julia DeCastro, a Sarasota-based real estate professional, has been selected as broker associate by The Ronto Group for the new Rosewood Residences Lido Key project in Sarasota. The 65-unit, ultra-luxury condominium is a joint effort of The Ronto Group, a Naples-based luxury developer, and Wheelock Street Capital, a prominent real estate investment firm. Construction will be completed in 2025; sales reservations begin in December 2021.

DeCastro has been a leader in the regional real estate community for more than 18 years. It takes a lot to impress her. But this project clearly does.

“I’ve seen some outstanding area developments over the years,” she says. “But Rosewood Residences Lido Key takes it to another level. It’s a game-changer.”

According to DeCastro, the planned development will address increased consumer demand for a luxury lifestyle with a human touch.

“Condominiums can be impersonal, and high-end condominiums are no exception,” she says. “That’s just not good enough anymore. Today’s discriminating homeowners demand the best of both worlds. They look for a residence combining the amenities, facilities, and services of an ultra-luxury resort with the intimacy and comfort of a private home. And that’s what they’ll find at Rosewood Residences Lido Key.”  

They’ll find a rare blend of human artistry and nature’s beauty.

DeCastro explains that Swedroe Architecture, an award-winning, Miami-based architectural firm, will create the spatial poetry. Interior designer Lillian Wu and her creative team will bring her special magic to the living spaces. Best of all? Rosewood Residences Lido Key will come to life on 3.5 acres of unspoiled, beachfront land.

The splendor of that site is more than a passive setting for Rosewood for the brand is built around the mantra of A Sense of Place®.  DeCastro notes; “It truly captures our core creative vision — design inspired by the land itself.” DeCastro says this vision has a homegrown precedent. “Sarasota’s mid-century modern architects always started with the site,” she says. “They’d carefully study the set and setting — the texture of trees and the play of light. Their materials in their buildings reflected nature’s palette. Concrete, cypress and Ocala block echoed the texture of sand, sea and sky.” 

“Each residence will combine exquisite Gulf of Mexico views with unmatched amenities and services,” DeCastro adds. “The scope and ambition of Rosewood Residences Lido Key is unprecedented in our area.”

It’s easy to see why DeCastro was chosen to represent this project.

DeCastro offers seasoned expertise in multiple facets of the real estate industry, including residential sales, land sales, retail leasing, commercial leasing, and property management. Her career highlights include director-level positions with Taubman (The Mall at University Town Center) and Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty. She also served as a regional sales director for two top development companies, and was the director of leasing, marketing, and land sales for Lakewood Ranch. DeCastro also offers expertise in luxury-branded new construction condominium sales. She represented The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota, and successfully sold and closed 73 condominium residences priced from $2 to $10 million and valued at $285 million in revenue. DeCastro was the recipient of the Michael Saunders & Company’s 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 Top Achievement Award and was the top agent in sales volume for the company’s new homes division in 2020.

Van Osborne, Director of Sales with The Ronto Group, says that choosing DeCastro to lead its onsite sales team was an easy decision. “Julia has an insider’s knowledge of the Sarasota community, clear-eyed insight into regional real estate trends, and her talent, drive and experience are second to none.”

Osborne adds that DeCastro is also proficient in formulating strategies based on current market and competitive realities, and adept at handling all phases of a project—from pre-launch to ongoing sales.

“Julia is laser-focused on setting and achieving goals,” says Osborne. “She’s unmatched at building meaningful relationships with high-net-worth prospects, buyers and brokers and project principals. Julia’s earned a reputation for integrity, dedication, and a commitment to success. We couldn’t have chosen anyone more perfect for this role.”

For more information about this sales and marketing for this project, contact Julia DeCastro at 941-812-5176 or julia@rontorealty.com. For more information about Rosewood Residences Lido Key, visit www.residenceslidokey.com.