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For individuals who know Murray Homes and their approach to building high quality water-front luxury homes, the family-run business is hailed as unique and a pleasure to work with. Realtors and individual home owners who have benefitted from the meticulous focus on every detail involved in creating a true dream home recommend the builder on a daily basis. British born father and son team, John and Steve Murray have over 40 years of home building experience in the United Kingdom and Florida. Their focus on quality extends to the selection of professional and reliable subcontractors with whom they have a long, proven working relationship. Each project is overseen by an experienced project manager who is involved in every detail from start to finish.
The family owned business stays agile, moving with the market and their clients’ needs, so they are able to offer all the quality features in a home that truly makes it unique. Whether taking it from the ground up – finding the land, designing and building the ultimate in one-of-a-kind homes - or taking an existing home and giving it an extreme makeover like no other you’ve ever seen – Murray delivers.
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JOHN MURRAY
PRESIDENT
Following a successful career in sales in the city of London, John began constructing custom homes in the 1970’s. He moved to Sarasota in 1995 and began buying, building and selling waterfront homes on the Keys. A specialist in developing waterfront land, John’s experience of this market over the last 15 years provides buyers with the confidence they require to take advantage of opportunities in this economy. John oversees the strategic elements of the company as well as land development deals and spec homes.
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STEVE MURRAY
VICE PRESIDENT
Since Steve set up his own construction company in London in 1995, his focus has been on offering high quality product and service to his customers. After moving to Sarasota in 1999, Steve set up his construction company, Murray Homes, specializing in custom home building and teamed up with his wife Bev, joining his construction company with Bev’s realty company under one roof. Having built over 60 new construction homes and major remodels, Steve has an intimate knowledge of value engineering and maximizing the potential of the designer. Steve oversees the running of the jobs, coordinating interior designers, landscape architects, governmental agencies, bidding and billing.
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LARRY SHANABERGER
PROJECT MANAGER
With over 27 years of construction experience as a framer, company owner, and for the last 14 years as a Project Manager, Larry brings a wealth of experience in the construction of over 44 custom homes. Larry’s high level of quality and attention to detail ensures that all homes are completed to the high standards that customers expect. Larry brings technology into the builder process utilizing online tools to aid with accuracy and communication.
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ANDY BEHREND
SUPERINTENDENT
Hailing originally from Holland, Andy has a strong construction background as a framer and trim carpenter, working in the industry for over 22 years. His role is in the day-to-day management and coordination of our major remodels and new construction projects.
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PAUL EBURY
SUPERINTENDENT
With Paul’s’ background as a building inspector in England, coupled with his vast knowledge of finishing and warranty work, Paul brings a vital component to the building process. The last person out of your house, his exacting eye will ensure your home is completed to the very highest quality.
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BEV MURRAY
BROKER
Bev was born in the UK and enjoyed a successful sales career in London before moving to Sarasota. She spent five years working with Michael Saunders & Company before setting up a new brokerage firm to run along side her husband’s luxury home building business, Murray Homes. Bev has been very successful buying and selling new waterfront property in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Bird Key. Her experience and realty expertise is a vital part of the company.
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MARIA WAKEMAN
OFFICE MANAGER
Maria has 19 years of construction office management experience and is responsible for coordinating paper flow, job cost tracking and monthly billing. Having been with the company for 8 years, Maria has comprehensive knowledge of the construction process, subcontractors and clients and ensures smooth tracking and implementation of the jobs.
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DANETTE GEORGE
ADMINISTRATION & CLIENT LIAISON
Danette offers 15 years of experience with an administration background in construction, and is the key point of contact for client communication and information between the design and construction teams. Working closely with the Project Managers and clients to ensure the project remains on schedule, and the desires of the homeowner are handled with precision and attention to every detail.
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SLIM AKA TUBE DUDE
JOB SITE LIAISON
Slim has been working at Murray Homes for a while holding his end up on the marketing side. A hard worker, his daily presence on the jobsite lifts the team's spirits whilst remaining a firm favorite with our customers.
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