Michael Saunders & Company’s agent services teams, executives, title division, commercial advisors and developer services team moved in May, consolidating under one roof at the Wells Fargo Advisors Building at 1605 Main St. in downtown Sarasota. Approximately 75 employees now occupy the building’s entire [...]
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Beachfront Home in Boca Grande Sells for $16.9 Million
A 4,817-square-foot beachfront home on the Gulf of Mexico in Boca Grande has sold for $16,890,000 – the second-highest sale this year in the idyllic residential community on Gasparilla Island. Situated on 1.17 acres on a sandy, private lane, the 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home at 4515 Shore Lane in Lee County closed for $2,890,000 over the [...]
The Ritz-Carlton and Michael Saunders & Company: Exemplifying the Best in Luxury Real Estate
- By Allison Purcell
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When the Ritz-Carlton Hotel broke ground in Sarasota in 1999 with the innovative idea of having 50 upper-floor residences for sale, they aligned with Michael Saunders & Company to sell the luxury lifestyle the Ritz-Carlton was offering. Now, 23 years and 4 Ritz-Carlton Residence brands later (with a 5th on the way), Michael Saunders & [...]
Two Longboat Key sales offices to be combined
Michael Saunders & Company's Mid-Longboat Key office’s real estate agents will soon move to the company’s larger South Longboat Key office 3½ miles away, bringing all its island agents under one roof. The company’s recently renovated two-story office at 440 Gulf of Mexico Drive provides a spacious, welcoming environment that will [...]
Michael Saunders & Company staff, agents attend Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® annual conference
Michael Saunders & Company’s leadership team, agents and staff recently attended the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) Annual Conference at the Wynn Las Vegas. In all, the 27-member group was among the largest company contingents at the March 27-30 annual gathering of the world’s largest community of independent [...]
Top 10 Tips for Getting Your Home Ready for the Spring Market
- By Allison Purcell
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Spring tends to be a popular season in the world of real estate with a bump in activity, so if you are thinking of selling your home, now is a great time to do it. Why is the spring market so active? It could be because the weather is nice and it’s a good time to move, or it could be due to the powerful symbolism of spring, which [...]
Michael Saunders & Company among top U.S. real estate firms
Michael Saunders & Company has once again been recognized in RealTrends 500’s annual survey of the top 500 residential real estate brokerages in the U.S. The independent Sarasota-based company was ranked #77 in sales volume, with $3.674 billion – the highest among locally based firms. The 2023 RealTrends 500 survey results are based on [...]
Architectural gem in Lido Shores sells for nearly $7.5 million
A captivating contemporary waterfront home with an award-winning design in Sarasota’s coveted Lido Shores, a neighborhood developed in the early 1950s to showcase modernist architecture, sold on March 1 for $7,475,000. The home went under contract immediately after hitting the market and sold for 99.7% of the list [...]
The 2023 Spring Events Season Is in Full Swing on the Suncoast! Updated Through June!
- By Allison Purcell
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This is the time of year when Florida’s weather is sunny, mild and beautiful, so it's no surprise there is a cornucopia of festivities for you to enjoy every week for the next few months until summer. Whether you are looking to delight in delicious food, experience live music, or get inspired by art, there is no shortage of fun and unique [...]
Century-old home near Manatee River offers rare opportunity
Nestled on over a half acre of preserve-like grounds in the historic district of Palmetto, this one-of-a-kind meticulously maintained three-bedroom, three-bathroom 1923 Florida Craftsman home presents a rare opportunity near downtown Bradenton. The home is a short stroll to the Manatee River – visible from the extensively landscaped front [...]
