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(Left to right) Diana Lulofs, Dennis Pagones, President of Harbor Bay Realty, Darlene Hessler, and Steve Sorensen

At a recent company gathering, Dennis Pagones, president of Harbor Bay Realty, honored agents and staff with service awards. Darlene Hessler and Diana Lulofs topped this year's list as each was honored with a 25-year service award.

Ellen Purdy, property manager, was recognized for 20 years of service. "I applaud Ellen's vision for the property management department and commitment to Harbor Bay Realty," said Pagones.

The celebration continued as the following agents were honored for 5 years of service: Brooke Abbasi, Tisa Beene, Catherine Bierwith, Richard Kim, Alex Mak, Nancy Mach, and Lena Sazo. The following staff members were also recognized for five years of service: Judy Schuller and Nancy Landreth (Marketing) and Rick Roybal and Eddie Gomez (Maintenance).

Harbor Bay Realty is the management brokerage company for the Doric Group of Companies, Harbor Bay's master developer. Other companies in the group include the Harbor Bay Club, a full-service tennis and fitness facility; Harbor Bay Maritime, a PUC-regulated ferry service company; Harbor Bay RV and Self Storage and Doric Construction, the general contracting company.

Harbor Bay's modern-day history stretches back to 1977, when Harbor Bay Isle Associates signed an agreement with the city of Alameda that allowed them to build 3,200 homes on Bay Farm Island, once known as "Asparagus Island" for the crop that was grown there. The associates built a total of 2,973 homes in five stages.