Marv Needles Recognized at MIAAOR General Membership Meeting

The Marco Island Area Association of REALTORS® held their General Membership Meeting, Thursday, June 30, 2022 at the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa. There were about 65 members (Realtors & Affiliates) in attendance who enjoyed a beautiful lunch buffet in the Island Ballroom. During the meeting, Association President, Jack Winnik and CEO, Kandy Sweeney presented a Special Award and Recognition to one of the five Founding members of the Association who is still active and involved with the Association. Longtime member (46 years and counting) Marv Needles, has served as President of the Association twice, served on numerous committees and was very involved in the development of the current Home of the REALTORS® Association offices located at 140 Waterway Drive. Marv has spent many years in the real estate industry; he began his career as an employee of the Deltona Corporation (developer of Modern Marco Island) and in 1973 Marv founded Flagship Real Estate Corp. Over Marv’s many years in the real estate profession, he designed and renovated homes, and has built more than 175 homes on Marco Island. Marv has also taught all new members joining the Association, The History of Marco Island, for many, many years and still continues to do so. For his long-term commitments, continued involvement and participation in the Marco Island Area Association of REALTORS® over the last 46 years and counting, The Marco Island Area Association of REALTORS® dedicated the Conference Center in the name of The Marv Needles Education Center