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1723 Bartow Road,
Lakeland, Florida 33801
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Affiliated Broker
Saunders Estate
About the Company
Since 1996, Saunders Real Estate has proudly stood as a trusted leader in land and commercial real estate throughout the Southeast. With a legacy rooted in integrity and a deep understanding of market dynamics, we specialize in connecting our clients with properties that truly reflect their aspirations—whether for agriculture, conservation, investment, or commercial ventures.
Our strategic methods, combined with advanced marketing techniques and extensive industry knowledge, empower us to consistently achieve exceptional results for landowners, investors, and businesses alike. With offices throughout the Southeast, we remain committed to building lasting partnerships and guiding clients toward success.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Larry has an extensive business history, having held several senior executive positions. He was active in the citrus industry as president and COO of the publicly traded Orange-co Inc and as Florida Citrus Operations Manager for Procter & Gamble. In total, Larry spent 16 years at P&G. He was an Executive VP of Europe’s largest packaging company based in Paris. In that role, he was responsible for restructuring the company through a series of acquisitions and divestitures totaling almost $800 million.
Services Provided
• Business Brokerage
• General Commercial Real Estate
• Industrial
• Retail
• Agriculture
Areas Served
Licensed In
- Florida — License number SL3255481
Business For Sale Listings
Dougherty Co., GA
View Details South Georgia, 50 Year Old Dry Cleaner - 5 Locations
Market-leading business with over $1.7 million in revenue. There are 5 locations- a main office/dry cleaning plant with drop-off and pick-up operation. A separate laundry plant and 3 more drop-off/pick-up sites. State-of-the-art equipment in excellent condition. A family-owned business in operation for over 50 years and considered the market leader. Two of the sites include space currently leased and producing income. More details available upon the execution of a CDA. Less
Larry has an extensive business history, having held several senior executive positions. He was active in the citrus industry as president and COO of the publicly traded Orange-co Inc and as Florida Citrus Operations Manager for Procter & Gamble. In total, Larry spent 16 years at P&G. He was an Executive VP of Europe’s largest packaging company based in Paris. In that role, he was responsible for restructuring the company through a series of acquisitions and divestitures totaling almost $800 million.
Trish is a seasoned real estate professional with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. Trish works across four fast-growing central Florida counties: Lake, Orange, Sumter, and Polk. She is a valuable source of expertise for properties in this part of the state.
Trace is a licensed real estate sales associate based in Tampa, FL. As a fourth-generation Floridian raised in the Lakeland area, Trace has strong ties to the heart of Florida’s cattle and citrus country. He is an avid outdoorsman with a passion for wildlife, conservation, and, most importantly, the land. Trace earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida's Agricultural Operations Management program before embarking on a twelve-year career in construction equipment sales for one of the leading Caterpillar machinery dealerships in the United States. His sales and management experience later led him to become the North American General Manager for an international construction equipment manufacturer. Throughout his career in sales and customer relations, Trace has always prioritized the needs of his clients.
I have been active in Polk County real estate for over 40 years and am a second-generation real estate leader. I specialize in commercial properties and land use in the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro and surrounding areas. I specialize in property types such as commercial, industrial, and investment properties, as well as commercial leasing and land development.
I specialize in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), focusing on the acquisition and divestiture of middle-market businesses in the Florida and Georgia markets. My background as a corporate executive involved in M&A work and serving as an intermediary in this space dates back more than 35 years.
