Meet Thomas Arbuckle and Roger Pettingell

Roger Pettingell is a nationally recognized leader in Sarasota and Manatee Counties’ luxury waterfront real estate market, known for his record-breaking success and white-glove client experience. With nearly 40 years of expertise and over $3 billion in career sales, Roger has set the standard for excellence along Florida’s Gulf Coast. For 15 consecutive years, he has been the #1 real estate professional in Sarasota and Manatee Counties, a distinction that reflects his unmatched performance, integrity, and results.

 

In 2024 alone, Roger achieved a record-breaking $221+ million in closed sales, contributing to over $700 million in total volume and 320+ transactions since 2021. Together with his award-winning team, Pettingell Professionals, he proudly holds the title of Coldwell Banker Realty’s #1 Duo in the Nation. Ranked among the top agents in the United States, Roger was also named to the 2025 RealTrends Verified Top 10 in Florida and Tom Ferry The Thousand, as featured in The Wall Street Journal.

 

Few can match the breadth and depth of Roger’s industry knowledge and proven record of success. Backed by a seasoned five-person professional staff, decades of experience, extensive community connections, and unmatched marketing expertise, Roger provides clients with personalized attention at every stage of the buying and selling process. Each listing is handled with one-on-one, boutique-style service—ensuring a seamless, stress-free experience while delivering exceptional results.

 

Clients benefit from Roger’s data-driven strategies and advanced digital marketing, which consistently outperform the market in visibility, engagement, and conversion. His innovative use of technology, video storytelling, and global syndication maximizes exposure for every property, strengthening his position as the leading Sarasota and Longboat Key real estate agent for luxury and waterfront homes.

 

A longtime Longboat Key and Sarasota resident, Roger has owned homes in L’Ambiance, Sanctuary, Grand Bay, Beachplace, Country Club Shores, Harbor Acres, and Bird Key, giving him firsthand insight into the area’s most desirable waterfront lifestyles. He and his wife, Alisa, live in Bird Key and are active supporters of local organizations through The Pettingell Family Foundation, including Southeastern Guide Dogs, the Child Protection Center, and Forty Carrots.

 

Their sons, Max—a student-athlete at Xavier University—and Jake, who attends Elon University and operates his video production company, Real Luxury Media, continue the family’s tradition of excellence and community connection.

 

If you’re looking to buy or sell in Sarasota, Longboat Key, Bird Key, Lido Key, or Florida’s Gulf Coast, Roger Pettingell and Pettingell Professionals offer unparalleled local expertise, global reach, and results that redefine success in luxury real estate.

 

A Sarasota-area native and graduate of the University of South Florida with a degree in Marketing, Thomas Arbuckle brings a wealth of local insight and professional expertise to every transaction. As one of Sarasota’s leading authorities on downtown living, Thomas specializes in the city’s condominium market, new construction, and ongoing developments that shape its ever-evolving skyline. His in-depth understanding of downtown’s cultural districts, lifestyle offerings, and property values gives his clients a true advantage.

 

His market knowledge also extends to Sarasota’s premier waterfront and island communities, including Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Casey Key, Anna Maria Island, and Lakewood Ranch. A key member of Coldwell Banker Realty’s #1 Duo in the Nation, Thomas’s dedication to excellence has earned him the Coldwell Banker International President’s Premier Award, recognizing the top echelon of agents across Florida. He and his wife, Kristen—a respected Clinical Director with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy—live in Sarasota with their two children, Jackson and Charlotte.