The beauty of owning a timeshare is the ability to create something special in familiar comforts, time and again. A girls’ retreat among sisters. The annual golf trip with the guys. Family vacations. Whatever the occasion, there is something unique about the traditions built by timeshare owners at [...]

Heralded nationally as the "Year of the Buyer" for both the general and luxury markets, the Gulf Coast real estate market entered 2019 with mixed results but picked up momentum as the first quarter drew to a close. As seen throughout the second half of 2018, a healthy pace of inventory creation carried throughout the entire quarter with [...]

The tri-county area commercial market began the year trending positive with strong market fundamentals for all property types. Looking back at the quarter, one of the largest commercial sales in the market involved a downtown Sarasota retail property. New York Life Real Estate Investors acquired The Shoppes at Sarasota Row, a [...]

Often referred to as the heart of the home, the kitchen has become an integral part of our daily lives. From cooking to entertaining, we spend a great deal of time within its decorative cabinets and backsplashed walls. [...]

Luxury Portfolio International (LPI) is the luxury representation of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) and one of Michael Saunders & Company’s esteemed affiliates. Showcasing and promoting our remarkable properties around the globe through their award-winning website, outstanding videos, and high-style magazines, we [...]

Our illustrious region has been well-designed over the years to harmoniously blend magnificent beaches, protected estuaries and wildlife preserves, and miles upon miles of nature trails with luxury real estate and cultural downtown city life. Today marks the [...]

There are a few things that gleefully remind us that spring is bustling in our region: warm breezes off the Gulf, exciting events and activities from Anna Maria Island to Boca Grande, and the first release of this year’s SaundersBEST Magazine. [...]

Since 1976, Michael Saunders & Company has been the known and trusted name in luxury real estate in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. We proudly present the luxury sales results and applaud our experienced agents for successfully facilitating these transactions in the first quarter of 2019. Michael Saunders & Company also thanks [...]

Westeros is a continent of majestic landscapes, cultural diversity, and unspeakable terrors. Residents and visitors enjoy a range of lifestyle options, whether they prefer fishing in the Narrow Sea, hunting for wild boar in King’s Landing, or reanimating the dead in colder climates. Beyond Manatee, Charlotte, and [...]

Michael Saunders & Company offices, teams and agents across Sarasota, Bradenton and Charlotte counties were honored with recognition and awards for their superlative performances during 2018. Hard-work, collaboration, and adherence to values conducted by our associates provided customers in the region another year of exceptional service, [...]