Michael Saunders has been named the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient by the Tampa Bay Business Journal as part of its 22nd annual BusinessWoman of the Year awards

The Waldorf Astoria Residences Sarasota celebrated its sales launch with an elegant waterfront event at Selby Botanical Gardens, bringing together the project’s key collaborators for an evening of insight, design, and elevated hospitality.

Michael Saunders & Co. is opening a new St. Petersburg office. The new office is a 3,000-square-foot space in the Residences at 400 Central tower in downtown St. Pete.

Michael Saunders & Company, the Gulf Coast’s premier real estate brokerage, proudly unveiled a thoughtfully curated window installation, “A Legacy in the Making: Sarasota’s Visual Arts History 1945-1965,” during a reception Friday, January 16, at the company’s headquarters at 1605 Main Street, at the corner of Orange Avenue and Main Street in downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota, FL (January 14, 2026)— Michael Saunders & Company is pleased to announce Joe Wogoman as the new Branch Manager of the Sanibel office. With more than 30 years of industry expertise, including 27 years devoted specifically to real estate, Wogoman brings a proven record in brokerage leadership, agent development, and strategic [...]

Consistently ranked No. 1 at Michael Saunders & Company, the Ogilvie Group primarily represents waterfront properties in an area boasting several offshore islands or keys and more than 40 miles of coastline.

Luxury waterfront real estate expert Carol Fasick joins the firm’s expanding South Florida team as the team lead and brokerage associate of The Dynasty Group.

With more than 15 years of experience, Larsen’s client-centered approach has established her as one of Tampa Bay’s top-producing agents, recognized among the top 1.5% nationwide with over $200 million in career sales. 

Yun's career merges creativity, technology, and data-driven content. He was named “Industry MVP in Real Estate” by Conductor, a leading SEO platform, and has won “Best in Category” awards for his video campaigns. His portfolio bridges television, broadcast and digital media.

By MSC Commercial Division — Insights for owners, investors, and brokers

National Impact

On September 17, 2025, the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 4.00%–4.25%. The move is designed to lower borrowing costs and support a slowing economy. For commercial real estate nationally, lower rates should [...]