Your New Travel Guide - Ellen Christman and Nicole Guidi to Launch Discovery Map of Sarasota

By: Discovery Map International (DMI) | 3 Shares 71 Reads

April 25, 2024 // Franchising.com // SARASOTA, FL and WAITSFIELD, VT - Discovery Map International recently announced Ellen Christman and Nicole Guidi as the owners of a new map, Discovery Map of Sarasota. The first edition of the map will publish later in 2024.

“I was a huge fan of Discovery Map long before I even thought of owning a franchise. In fact, the last road trip I took I picked up four different maps during my travels,” said Christman. “Nicole and I have been friends, business competitors and now business partners. We’re really looking forward to starting this map in Sarasota.”

The pair first met as owners of property management franchises in Colorado. In 2019, Christman sold her franchise to Guidi and moved to Sarasota. In 2023, Guidi purchased a Discovery Map franchise in Breckenridge, Colorado. When Nicole’s father moved to Sarasota, the pair reconnected and began talks of starting a Discovery Map in Sarasota with Ellen as managing partner.

“I’d been doing some consulting after I moved to Florida but was looking for something a little more substantial that could also work with my teenage daughter’s schedule,” said Christman. “Nicole’s idea of starting a map here in Sarasota, which is loaded with snowbirds and tourists seemed like a real winner. So, we put a plan in motion and the rest is history.”

Discovery Map produces colorful, hand-drawn maps that are a favorite of travelers seeking local dining, attractions, businesses, cultural experiences and great destinations. Discovery Maps can be found on display at visitor centers, local stores, restaurants, hotels and attractions.

“There is just so much to do and see here between Siesta Keys, the downtown area, Marina Jack’s, I’ve seen how well my other Discovery Map has been received in Breckenridge, Colorado. I know we will have similar results here in Sarasota,” said Guidi, who recently purchased a home in Sarasota. “I’m so looking forward to getting this map off the ground and watching it take off.”

SOURCE Discovery Map

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