Moriah Taliaferro

Sarasota, Florida

Moriah Taliaferro integrates a wealth of strategic marketing expertise and experienced real estate perspective to offer each client a tailored strategy for success. With certified negotiation expertise and valuable professional relationships, she is committed to innovative solutions and processes that generate the best advantage.
Inspired by her parents' entrepreneurial example - her mother, a local agent, and her father, an international developer - Moriah began her real estate career early with a legacy of knowledge and appreciation for the high-end residential market. A resident of downtown and expert in downtown inventory, she was instrumental in the sale of two downtown luxury new construction communities - Orange Club and ONE88 - before co-listing the sell-out of Sage LBK in late 2020 and early 2021.
Prior to her real estate career, Moriah was an accomplished ballerina, training and performing with renowned international schools including the Royal Ballet of London, Boston Ballet, Kirov Academy of Washington, D.C. and by special invitation with students of the Paris Opera Ballet. The unique combination of grace and discipline demanded by ballet has been an invaluable foundation in serving Moriah's clients. She is known for both rigorous attention to detail and absolute composure in every negotiation. Also stemming from her ballet past, Moriah's passion for the arts is a natural complement to Sarasota's cultural appeal and the distinctive value of our community history, performing and visual arts institutions, and unique architecture.
A native of Colorado, Moriah has a dual degree in International Business Management and Marketing from Florida State University. She is a committed community volunteer, actively supporting causes that promote women's leadership and children, and advocating for urban parks and green space as a leader of the Rosemary District Association. In addition to her community and industry leadership, Moriah is an active mother-to-be and avid traveler who enjoys celebrating her family heritage and sharing her joie de vivre and love of Sarasota with friends near and far.

Moriah's Sarasota

Sarasota is an absolute gem that has so much to offer, whether you're a retiree looking for a peaceful retreat or a family seeking a vibrant and welcoming community with an abundance of activities to enjoy out in nature. We have over 120 parks and trails in Sarasota County and 14 very popular beaches, each with their own unique charm. Powdery white sand that never gets hot on your toes, tiki bars that immerse you in island ambiance, and a plethora of shops and restaurants keep everyone entertained that comes to visit. We have seen a significant increase in the number of residents that have transitioned from ‘seasonal’ to ‘full-time’ and it speaks to how the quality of life has continued to improve. We have several medical centers that have garnered national reputations for their specialty care. Sarasota Memorial Hospital has made the list among “World’s Best Hospitals” for the past 5 years in a row and is the only hospital in southwest Florida to make the rankings. Sarasota County Schools are listed as the best school district in Florida and there are many public and private options to choose from, most notably IMG Academy where young athletes come to train for their professional sports career or Pineview Academy which is ranked #13 nationally!

We have a rich food and culture scene which has earned us the name ‘Florida’s cultural coast’. Sarasota was once the winter home of the Ringling Brothers Circus, we have many museums like the Ringling Museum of Art, Bishop Museum, and Crowley Museum to name a few. We are in our 64^th season of the Sarasota Opera house, we are home to Florida’s only professional ballet company, and we have six different performing arts theaters that provide a different array of shows. Golf is huge here and there are so many different clubs to choose from- both public and private and we are currently building our very own Bath & Racquet facilities for those who love pickleball, in addition to the pickleball and tennis facilities that already exist.

There is a vast selection of different housing options for everyone to choose from and a constant flow of new construction project proposals. Our average year-round temperature is 72 degrees, excellent off-shore fishing, and crystal-clear waters for swimming!