Who We Are At Our Core
Today, Gulf Shores Realty serves buyers, sellers, and investors throughout Tampa Bay, Venice, and the surrounding Gulf Coast communities as one collaborative team.
It All Started With a Pineapple
Before the brokerage had multiple offices or a wide footprint across Florida's Gulf Coast, it had a symbol.
The pineapple quickly became a staple of who we are and what we stand for. It's not just a logo — it represents a standard of hospitality, the process improvement philosophy, and the community spirit that defines everything we do.
Throughout every step of the brokerage's growth, the pineapple has been there — on yard signs and business cards, on office walls and at closing tables, and in the thoughtful, service-first approach that shapes every one of our client relationships.
When you see our pineapple, you know you're working with a team that cares — about education, data-driven strategy, and the experience of buying or selling a home. To us, the pineapple represents all of the values that we bring to the real estate experience.
Our Story
Our brokerage was founded in 2016 as Tomlin St Cyr Real Estate Services with a clear mission: to create the kind of real estate company where honest, strategic guidance and exceptional client experiences wouldn't be the exception.
Co-founders Ali St Cyr wanted to build a home for agents who believe that finding a brokerage that prioritizes education, mentorship, and genuine service should be effortless — not harder than it should be.
From those core convictions, all it took was a plan to build something different.
In 2019, we took the Tomlin St Cyr Real Estate Services brand even further. The brokerage joined the ERA Real Estate franchise, built on trust, where we give our team the advantage of national reach while keeping the personal, client-first approach that has always been our passion.
Growing With A Purpose
In 2022, the brokerage expanded by integrating and rebranding as Gulf Shores Realty in Venice, Florida. Transitioning to a new brand and a different name while strengthening our highly respected, results-driven team that had already earned the community's trust.
At the time, Gulf Shores Realty had earned the title of Best of Venice for 14 consecutive years — a reflection of the team's deep local knowledge, market expertise, and commitment to clients, and consistently being named among the top producing real estate teams in the region.
A Unified Future
In 2024, the brokerage officially consolidated under a single name: Gulf Shores Realty, joining the leading Gulf Coast brokerage and agent team while streamlining the identity of the brand.
The brand, the pineapple, remains at the center of our vision and culture — a symbol of hospitality, care, and the experience we strive to deliver to every client we serve.
When you work with us, you can expect:
Honest Guidance
Transparent advice so you can make confident decisions.
A Listening Team
We hear your needs and tailor our approach to you.
Streamlined Process
Efficient systems that save you time and stress.
Professionals Who Care
Dedicated agents who treat your goals as their own.
Gulf Shores Realty
A Smarter, More Intentional Way to Buy and Sell
At Gulf Shores Realty, we believe real estate should feel clear, strategic, and personal — not rushed or transactional. Our team was built on the idea that a data-driven approach means more than just access to listings. They discover potential insight, and a plan that respects both their goals and their investment.
