A rare five-acre property in downtown Sarasota, formerly home to Sarasota Military Academy, is now on the market with significant redevelopment potential. Located at 801 N. Orange Ave., the property is being marketed by [...]

From a singular vision to a global legacy, Michael Saunders has spent five decades defining Gulf Coast luxury real estate

In 1976, Sarasota was already known for its natural beauty and cultural vitality, but its luxury real estate market had yet to find its defining voice. When Michael Saunders opened her brokerage that year, she [...]

Sarasota has a reputation for unsurpassed natural beauty, but there’s a surprise side to this small jewel on Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. The variety of visual and performing arts, culture and immersive environmental experiences exceeds expectations. A three-day weekend barely scratches the surface and calls for some hard choices. Add [...]

From the earliest days of her career, Michael Saunders believed a successful business should do more than thrive in a community — it should help strengthen it.

“That was always clear to me,” Michael says. “If you’re fortunate enough to build a business in a community, you have a responsibility to support it, to invest in it, and to [...]

The Waldorf Astoria on New York’s Park Avenue reigns as one of America’s most revered Art Deco landmarks. Built in 1931, the hotel ushered in modern luxuries such as 24-hour room service and in-room telephones. It also gave rise to enduring culinary icons including Eggs Benedict, Waldorf Salad, and Red Velvet Cake. The name alone has become [...]

One of Sarasota's most extraordinary waterfront homes is once again in the global spotlight. Featured by Forbes Global Properties, this remarkable $30 million estate showcases over 12,000 square feet of Palm Beach-inspired architecture, exceptional craftsmanship, and breathtaking views of Little Sarasota [...]

Southwest Florida’s growth story is unfolding one community at a time, and North Port continues to prove why it is one of the region’s most exciting places to live, work, and invest. The announcement that [...]

Michael Saunders & Company continues to strengthen its leadership across Tampa Bay with the addition of luxury waterfront specialist Lysette Ketterer to its growing St. Petersburg [...]

Michael Saunders & Company continues to invest in the future of Southwest Florida with the grand opening of its new Wellen Park office, strengthening its presence in one of the region's fastest-growing [...]

Michael Saunders & Company is proud to help preserve and share the story of Sarasota's rich artistic heritage through A Legacy in the Making: Sarasota's Visual Arts History 1945–65, a striking public art installation at its downtown Sarasota headquarters.

Created in collaboration with Ringling College Galleries, the 200-foot mural [...]