About Me

A longtime Sarasota resident, Tom Cinquegrano understands the many charms that make the area truly special to residents and visitors alike. Originally from Johnston, Rhode Island, Tom and his wife relocated to Sarasota in 1977, and shortly after he obtained his real estate license.

After graduating from Rhode Island College in 1971, Tom dedicated his time to his community, serving as District Executive for the Boy Scouts of America in Providence. Additionally, he graduated Army Officer Candidate School, and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Rhode Island National Guard. A transition to real estate therefore served as an extension of his passion for helping others, allowing him to focus on achieving the goals of homebuyers and sellers.

With almost four decades of real estate experience working with First Sarasota Real Estate Company, Tom possesses a wealth of knowledge in this unique market area, and is expertly able to guide his customers when they begin to consider the many communities and lifestyle options available. In 1981, Tom founded First Sarasota Mortgage Company, serving as the firm’s President for 30 years. This gave him an unparalleled understanding of the complexities in this vital facet of real estate, and his insight is further enhanced by his position as one of the founding members of the Suncoast Chapter of the Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers.

Tom is passionate about his Italian roots, and his interests include sailing, travel, cooking, wine and,as he says, “anything Italian!”. He and his wife, Marilynn, are proud of their two grown children and have been married for 40+ years.