Michele Burnett

Michele brings a uniquely personal perspective to Sarasota luxury real estate—one shaped by family, an accomplished career, extensive travel, and firsthand experience living the coastal lifestyle she represents. Throughout her life, Michele has placed family at the center, raising her children and remaining closely connected to her grandchildren while building successful careers first as a registered nurse and later in luxury real estate. That balance has given her an intuitive [...]

Michele brings a uniquely personal perspective to Sarasota luxury real estate—one shaped by family, an accomplished career, extensive travel, and firsthand experience living the coastal lifestyle she represents. Throughout her life, Michele has placed family at the center, raising her children and remaining closely connected to her grandchildren while building successful careers first as a registered nurse and later in luxury real estate. That balance has given her an intuitive understanding of how a home must evolve with each stage of life—and how deeply personal those transitions can be. With more than 25 years in real estate, Michele’s expertise extends far beyond local familiarity. She has owned luxury properties throughout Sarasota’s barrier island communities and has represented clients through an extensive range of real estate transactions. Her knowledge of Longboat Key, St. Armands, Lido Key, downtown Sarasota, and the surrounding waterfront market combines firsthand ownership experience with seasoned professional insight.

Michele also personally understands the transition from a larger residence to the ease of a lock-and-leave downtown condominium. Whether a client is seeking more time for family, travel, boating, culture, or simply the freedom of a more effortless lifestyle, she understands that the decision is about much more than downsizing—it is about choosing how you want to live next. Her extensive international travel brings another dimension to her approach. Comfortable navigating different cultures and perspectives, Michele is particularly attuned to the needs of international and out-of-market buyers discovering Sarasota and can guide them efficiently through both the market and the nuances of establishing a lifestyle here. Known for her discretion, intuition, and precision, Michele approaches every relationship as a trusted advisor. She understands where her clients have been, listens carefully to where they want to go, and uses decades of experience to help them make that transition with confidence. For Michele, luxury is not simply defined by the property. It is the freedom to enjoy your home, your family, your travels, and your time.