Our region is home to an impressive array of institutions for higher learning that are teaching many of this generation's best and brightest. You'll discover public and private schools located throughout Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte Counties ranging in size and specialties. Such diversity means students are sure to find the "right fit" [...]

Florida's Gulf Coast has been in the news in recent weeks and many residents and visitors have been expressing growing concern over the most recent outbreak of red tide. At Michael Saunders & Company, we are committed to not only helping those we serve but dedicated to the overall health and wellbeing of our region. As such, this blog [...]

The MSC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Michael Saunders & Company, completed its summer grant distribution cycle this week, providing 41 non-profit organizations throughout the Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte Counties with $58,390 collectively. With contributions from more than [...]

If you tuned into the Q1 market snapshot for Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties earlier this year, you’ll remember that Q2 is often dubbed “The decision quarter.” This means that seasonal visitors who may have entertained the idea of owning a piece of paradise all winter long are coming out of hibernation ready to activate on [...]

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 second quarter of 2018. Michael Saunders & Company also thanks [...]

The Medical Office Building at Lake Nona, the largest lot of its kind in the burgeoning wellness municipality within Orlando, sold Wednesday, July 11, 2018 for $11,086,040 to Miami-based, investment firm PrimeMed Realty. [...]

Beaches. They are central to our way of life in Southwest Florida. Spending time on soft white sands and dipping our toes into warm turquoise waters is an experience that reminds us to slow down, be in the moment, celebrate nature, and spend time with family and friends. For those who want this tropical joy 24/7, our region is home to [...]

Summer is officially here! Our snowbirds have returned to their homes in the north and things around Southwest Florida tend to slow down for the season. Still, for all the local "year-rounders", there are so many reasons we think summer here is the tops. Here are a bunch of reasons why we love the summer! [...]

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 [...]