LAKELAND, FL, June 6, 2024 - SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate, a premier full-service land and commercial real estate brokerage, is proud to announce its inclusion in the prestigious Gator100 for 2024. This accolade, bestowed by the University of Florida Alumni Association, celebrates the achievements of its alumni who have founded and led some of the world’s fastest-growing businesses. The Gator100, now in its tenth year, serves as the University of Florida's premier entrepreneurial awards program.
Dean Saunders, ALC, CCIM, Founder & Managing Director of SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate, graduated from the University of Florida in 1982 with a BSA in Fruit Crops, Food and Resource Economics. Since then, Saunders has been instrumental in steering the company towards national recognition. Under his leadership, the firm has consistently delivered excellent results in various sectors of land and commercial real estate including agriculture, ranch, recreation, conservation easement, industrial, and transitional land.
“As a proud Gator, I am honored that our brokerage was recognized in the Gator100,” said Saunders. “I believe this achievement reflects our team's dedication and hard work as well as our continuous efforts to grow, innovate, and strive for greatness in all that we do.”
University of Florida alumnus Dean Saunders celebrates with his wife, Gina Saunders, at the Gator100 awards dinner, honoring the fastest-growing Gator-owned businesses in the world.
Todd Dantzler, CCIM, Partner & Managing Director of the firm is also a University of Florida alumni, having graduated in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Major in Marketing.
Since its inception in 1996, SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate has provided comprehensive brokerage services that encompass marketing, land and commercial property management, leasing, tenant representation, valuation, and advisory. The firm’s broad expertise has solidified its position as a leading authority in land and commercial real estate across the US South.
The Gator100 awards ceremony provides a unique platform for SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate to connect with fellow honorees, enhancing its network and fostering a spirit of entrepreneurial success that is celebrated by the University of Florida. It is an occasion to share insights, celebrate achievements, and draw inspiration from like-minded professionals and innovators.
As the industry continues to evolve, SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate remains at the forefront of innovation, driven by a commitment to the communities it serves and a passion to pursue greatness in every situation. This recognition in the Gator100 not only celebrates past achievements but also sets the stage for future endeavors in a competitive and ever-changing market.
About SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler
SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate is a full-service land and commercial real estate brokerage representing buyers, sellers, investors, institutions, and landowners since 1996. The firm is nationally recognized as an authority on all types of land and commercial real estate, including agriculture, ranch, recreation, timber, and development, as well as office, retail, industrial, and multifamily properties. Services include brokerage and advisory, land consulting and entitlement, land management, commercial property management, leasing and tenant representation, site selection, property valuation, data-driven market reports, and conservation easement negotiation. With an extensive team of real estate advisors located throughout the Southeast and offices in Florida, Georgia, and Arkansas, SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate has the knowledge and resources available to help clients realize their real estate investment goals.