Rooted by the Sea

How Lori and Steve Gordon Are Building More Than Homes in St. Augustine

Built with Integrity. Rooted in Purpose.

As a child growing up in New York, Lori Gordon's family would drive south to Florida each year. St.
Augustine was always their first stop-a mini-vacation before continuing on to Miami, where her
parents had honeymooned. "Because St. Augustine sits right at the top of the state, it became our
traditional entry point into Florida," Lori recalls. "I still have home movies from the '70s of us strolling
these brick-lined streets-it's surreal to be creating a life here now."
That sense of nostalgia fuels every project Lori and her husband, Steve, take on. Yet their path to
becoming trusted builders was forged through a harder lesson. Years ago, they bought a South
Florida home constructed with unlicensed tradesmen-resulting in daily frustrations and sky-high
repair bills. "We weren't the only family suffering," Lori says. "It lit a fire in us to prove that building
can-and should-be done with integrity."
Fast-forward to December 2023: the Gordons arrived in St. Augustine, purchased a Crescent Beach
home steps from the shoreline, and dove head-first into their first true oceanfront renovation on
South Ponte Vedra Boulevard. "We'd worked near the water before, but never directly on it," Steve
explains. "That project changed everything."
With that success behind them, Lori and Steve secured three side-by-side lots beach-side on A1A
and created *the triplets*: three newly completed two-story coastal homes designed for effortless
family living. Each features a ground-floor guest suite with its own living area, kitchenette, and
ensuite-ideal for in-laws, visitors, or rental flexibility. Upstairs, a full chef's kitchen, an expansive
living room, and three additional bedrooms-including a generous primary suite-offer space to gather
and unwind. Best of all? No roads to cross-just a stroll straight onto the sand.
While *the triplets* rose, the Gordons also transformed a striking 4,800-square-foot residence off
Mickler's Road in Ponte Vedra Beach, completed this January. Through it all, Steve's expertise as a
licensed real-estate agent-with a statewide team supporting buyers and sellers across Florida-helps
clients glide seamlessly from concept to closing, while Lori's design eye ensures every finish feels
intentional.In just two short years, Lori and Steve Gordon have not only built homes-they've built relationships,
opportunity, and trust.
Speaking of opportunity' the Gordons are thrilled to collaborate with Barbara Corcoran, one of real estate's
most recognized names. Founder of The Corcoran Group, Barbara famously turned a $1,000 loan into a New
York City real-estate empire and has helped thousands of entrepreneurs soar as a longtime investor on
ABC's Shark Tank. Admired for her bold thinking, business savvy, and authentic personality, Barbara is nowchampioning Lori and Steve's vision as they grow their Northeast Florida ventures exponentially.
Scan the QR code below to hear what Barbara Corcoran says about Lori & Steve Gordon-and why she
believes they're raising the bar for coastal living in Florida.
If you're searching for the perfect home or want to learn more about current listings and upcoming projects,
contact Steve Gordon at 914-320-7547. Steve is Barbara Corcoran's choice as a top negotiator in
Florida-trusted for his experience, integrity, and results.
Website: whitesandrealestatesolutions.com
Instagram: @stevegordonrealtor