Anchored in Quality. Driven by Results.

Founder Brian McCarthy is an entrepreneur with a 50-year business career, 40 of those in real estate. He has founded and led multiple companies, managed nonprofit organizations, and developed more than half a billion dollars of commercial projects including marinas, apartments, self-storage, shopping centers, sports facilities, and more. 


Memberships & Community Involvement 

New College Foundation, Board Member 

United Way Mission United, Sarasota & Manatee Counties, Chairman 

Pops Orchestra, Vice President & Treasurer 

Multiple leadership roles with Sarasota community nonprofits 

The Starboard Tack Difference

Education & Licenses 

Harvard University – MBA, Real Estate & Finance 

Oakland University – BS Engineering 

Armed Forces Staff College, National Defense University, Naval War College ​

Licensed Real Estate Broker (Florida), Home Inspector, Community Association Manager, FHA Consultant, US Federal Contractor