In this Summer 2018 edition of What’s New SRQ, we’re exploring the planned expansion of brands – young and old. Whether they tested the waters of business in Sarasota County and are now stretching their legs into Manatee County or have a well-established foothold in Florida and are seeking to serve new communities, we’re excited to [...]

For many buyers, the path to homeownership takes a slightly more customized approach. Instead of purchasing an existing home, they decide to design and build from scratch or substantially renovate in order to suit their needs. Our region has a strong legacy of residents working with architects and builders as they craft a custom home to [...]

In this quarter's newsletter, we offer a real-life example of a sophisticated fraud that involved local agents and a vacant lot in Port Charlotte. We’ll also provide tips on how to spot such a sham and protect yourself and your customers so it won’t happen to you or them.

The below account is a real-life example of attempted fraud.

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Condo living in downtown Sarasota brings with it much more than a place to "hang your hat". Residents of Sarasota condos are drawn to an ingrained sense of community, wonderful amenities, and the ease with which one can walk out the front door and already be in the center of everything. [...]

As a partner affiliate of Christie's International Real Estate (CIRE), it is with great pride that we at Michael Saunders & Company share this year's Luxury Defined report. Unveiled last May, the study examines the many factors that shape the luxury-property purchase journey and adds to it the collective knowledge of more than 140 [...]

Michael Saunders & Company began with one woman on a mission to provide exceptional real estate service to the Sarasota area with a dedicated specialization toward luxury properties. There was an ambition to be an industry leader. There was a vision to grow and expand. All of this, more than 40 years later, has exceeded her expectations. [...]

Located on the shores of Gasparilla Pass in Boca Grande, Florida, this astounding estate fuses exceptional quality with visionary design and artistry. Embodying the relaxed, friendly, and pristine nature of Boca Grande, everything about this seven-bedroom residence brings with it a sense of majesty and escape. [...]

This year, Memorial Day is Monday, May 28th. It is a time when we gather to honor the sacrifice of those who have given their lives in service to our country. In Sarasota, Charlotte, and Manatee Counties, there are a number of events designed to commemorate this holiday. We are sharing a list of some of our top patriotic picks in the [...]

During ArchiFest 2018, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune's Harold Bubil moderated a series of panels celebrating the built environment in Sarasota. For the first panel of the day, he sat down with Cynthia P. McCague, member of the Board of the Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization. She provided an overview of The Bay Sarasota, a city-led [...]

Each year, Michael Saunders & Company offices recognize premier performers and applaud professional accomplishments at the Top Performers Celebration. In addition to sales volume achievements and customer service acknowledgement, one additional award is given with a deeper meaning. The John McMahon Award is unique as it is voted on by agents [...]