RE/MAX Alliance Group recently hired realtor Kathryn Cooper as a member of the Cleary Group. Cooper specializes in downtown Sarasota, the beaches and Lakewood Ranch, as well as new construction representation. She has 20 years of local real estate experience, last serving with Dwell Real Estate, and is active in the arts community, volunteering with Asolo Repertory Theatre and Florida Studio Theatre. Cooper is based in the RE/MAX office located at 2000 Webber St., Sarasota.