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Cathy Ludwig - Realtor ☀️ Florida Gulf Coast STR Specialist
🏠 Investor - Property Manager - Realtor
🌴 Helping with your Anna Maria Island investment

Paradise isn’t just a destination—it’s a lifestyle. As a dedicated real estate professional serving Anna Maria Island and the surrounding Southwest Florida coast, I help buyers, sellers, and investors find their perfect place in the sun. Whether you're searching for a luxury beachfront home, a vacation rental investment, or a forever home by the water, my goal is to make your real estate journey seamless, data-driven, and exciting. My entrepreneurial background has helped me understand the delicate balance of trusting your instincts while making informed, strategic decisions. I provide my clients with in-depth market insights, strong negotiation strategies, and a personal commitment to integrity and sincerity. My knowledge of the Anna Maria Island market—combined with the cutting-edge tools and support of Keller Williams—ensures that every transaction is handled with expertise and care. Having managed vacation rentals on Anna Maria Island for the past two years, I’ve gained firsthand experience navigating local zoning and building codes, making me a valuable resource for investors looking to maximize their returns. My passion for island living means I can also share insider tips on the best boating spots, restaurants, and activities that make this area truly special. Originally from Nebraska, my husband and I -along with our chocolate lab, Ziggy- traded cold winters for year-round sunshine, and we haven’t looked back! When I’m not helping clients find their dream home, you’ll find me boating along the Intracoastal, catching breathtaking Gulf sunsets, or giving back through local efforts to keep our beaches pristine. If you're ready to buy, sell, or invest in paradise, let’s connect!

08/23/2026

Millennials… does this video remind you of the 2006 “Muffins” video?? It’s all I could think about while making this 😂

Anyway, I wouldn’t plant #4-9 anywhere near a pool! Put them at least 10-15 ft away.

The biggest issue with certain palms is that they produce large quantities of berries that drop into pools during heavy rain or wind. Then those berries release chemicals in the pool which turn the water cloudy or green 😞

08/17/2026

After years of helping others with their vacation rental investment, I’m finally doing it myself! 🥺🌴

If you’ve ever thought about investing in a vacation rental — especially here on Anna Maria Island — I hope you’ll follow along 😊

✅ Amazing layout, great location, south-facing pool, and tons of storage! This home checks so many boxes!   Stop by our ...
02/21/2026

✅ Amazing layout, great location, south-facing pool, and tons of storage! This home checks so many boxes!

Stop by our Open House today to see it in person.

I can’t wait for the next homeowners to find it and make it their own 😊

West Bradenton pool home! - $440kThis home is built for entertaining with an expansive open-concept floor plan and huge ...
02/12/2026

West Bradenton pool home! - $440k

This home is built for entertaining with an expansive open-concept floor plan and huge screened patio/pool!

📍 6936 Arbor Oaks Circle

✅ 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom

✅ 2,056 sqft with a great layout

✅ New roof April 2025

✅ Huge south facing pool

✅ Tons of storage space throughout

👋 DM me to schedule a showing!

Check out Harbour Isle, just 5 minutes from Anna Maria Island! This featured listing is one of Harbour Isle’s 2-bedroom ...
02/10/2026

Check out Harbour Isle, just 5 minutes from Anna Maria Island!

This featured listing is one of Harbour Isle’s 2-bedroom plus Den townhome-style units. And it’s just stunning! 🤩

Let me know in the comments what would make you classify a community as “resort-style”. I’ll let you know if Harbour Isle has it!

This is one of my favorite home renovation projects so far! There are still a few things to finish, but it is feeling so...
01/05/2026

This is one of my favorite home renovation projects so far! There are still a few things to finish, but it is feeling so cozy and functional now 😊

A few things that prompted this change and that we decided were right for us:
1️⃣ We couldn’t mount a TV over the original fireplace because it would be too high for the room size. This new layout puts the TV at the perfect height.
2️⃣ We loved the wood burning fireplace, but we decided we would never use it and opted for something that we would use all the time… AND we really have used the electric fireplace every night. 🔥
3️⃣ We wanted to run an Ethernet cable from the router so that we could get our stream via wired connection instead of wi-fi… AND it was so worth the extra effort!

What do you think? Have you adjusted your TV fireplace setup?

Just a little bit of that demo life lately 👷‍♀️🚧🔨Shout out to  and Brinley for making it look easy tearing all this out ...
10/24/2025

Just a little bit of that demo life lately 👷‍♀️🚧🔨

Shout out to and Brinley for making it look easy tearing all this out 💪

As fun as this part is, I’m getting a bit more excited to see all of the pieces in my head come together!

For now, I’m going to rest a bit. Have a great weekend everyone! ☀️

10/17/2025

What is the first thing you think has got to go?

I’m thinking the flooring… but there’s so much to choose from 😂😂😂

10/13/2025

Do you have any words of wisdom for our first major home renovation project??

Bird watcher’s paradise at HARBOUR ISLE! 😍This beautiful 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom townhome style condo is available at $935...
09/07/2025

Bird watcher’s paradise at HARBOUR ISLE! 😍

This beautiful 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom townhome style condo is available at $935,000 in the gated coastal resort community of Harbour Isle! Check out that Roseate Spoonbill! 😱

Some of my favorite things about this home:
- Nature right outside your door!!
- Split home layout with vaulted ceilings
- 2 bedrooms have private en-suites
- Crow’s nest that overlooks Robinson Preserve
- Huge outdoor space across the street
- Elevator from the garage to the living space
- 2 miles to Anna Maria Island beach
- Access to 4 community pools!

Comment SPOONBILL if you’d like the listing for this home sent directly to your inbox!

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1201 6th Avenue W, Suite 300
Bradenton, FL
34205

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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+19418400224

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