Meet the Team

Kevin Hanley has called the Sarasota–Venice area home for 42 years. As Founder & Lead Listing Specialist of Hanley Homes Group at Keller Williams Island Life Real Estate, he brings that local perspective to a clear purpose: helping people make their next move with confidence, a thoughtful strategy, and a strong advocate in their corner. Kevin and his team represent buyers and sellers throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties, with expertise in residential, luxury, and waterfront real estate. From Sarasota and S...

A longtime Florida resident, Sammi Ferguson has immersed herself in the vibrant and diverse culture of the Sunshine State. Her passion for helping others learn, grow, and thrive is the cornerstone of her professional journey and leadership style. As the CEO of the Hanley Homes Group at Keller Williams Island Life Real Estate, Sammi is dedicated to implementing innovative systems that drive the success of her team. She is committed to creating the ultimate 5-star experience for both buyers and sellers, ensuring every...

Brice Ferguson brings a lifelong connection to Florida, roots in the Venice area, and a background in finance and residential mortgage lending to his role as Director of Sales at Hanley Homes Group. He helps buyers make confident decisions throughout Sarasota County and neighboring Gulf Coast communities, combining an analytical approach with personal, attentive service. A home search is about more than finding the right floor plan. Brice takes time to understand how his clients want to live, what matters most in th...

Dhea is the team's admin, assisting clients from the start to end of the process. Her drive to serve others, along with her persistent effort, attention to detail, and good organizational skills, is one of the reasons she entered the Real Estate field. Her primary goal is to deliver excellent customer service throughout the whole home closing process. Dhea is always eager to assist and serve the customers with all of their real estate concerns, with the utmost care for every detail. Communication is one of the thing...

As Marketing Director, Deniss brings a creative edge to the Hanley Homes Group through her strong background in design and content creation. She develops engaging content for various social media platforms, delivering eye-catching visuals that keep our online presence vibrant and on-brand. Deniss also tracks ad performance and manages marketing expenses to help guide strategic decisions. From designing monthly newsletters and building landing pages to executing targeted email campaigns, she plays a key role in connect...

Born and raised in New Jersey, Laura’s career journey has spanned a wide variety of industries, from law offices and mortgage brokerages to customer service roles with Lexus, bakeries, veterinary clinics, and the airlines. She spent five years with Continental Airlines, moving through roles in new hire training, customer service, ramp operations, and aircraft appearance—an experience she still counts among her favorites, second only to her time as a stay-at-home mom. Family life brought Laura first to Texas, where...