Architecture and design is a cornerstone of the culture in our region. From the early 20th century, when John Ringling built his celebrated art museum and magnificent Venetian-style mansion, to the 1950's-60's when a pioneering group of architects founded the Sarasota School of Architecture, the seeds of great design have been spread [...]

In the last twenty-five years, Lakewood Ranch has blossomed into what is now the 3rd best selling master-planned community in the United States. According to real estate consultant firm, RCLCO (who compiles this nationwide ranking) Lakewood Ranch has been consistently placed on the top of their list because they benefit from "high-quality [...]

The results of the RISMedia Power Broker Report for 2018 have been released.  Each year, they report on the best-of-the-best in our industry by ranking companies in total sales volume.  Yet again, our agent's outstanding performance in serving our customers has maintained our position at the top of the list, placing us in the top 15% of real estate brokers [...]

Michael Saunders & Company recently celebrated its top performers of 2017 during the annual agent recognition ceremonies. Each year, the awards recognize sterling achievements of individuals, teams and offices companywide.   The highest honors recognize the top office, top team and top individual for their stellar performance in sales [...]

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HIGHEST SALE YEAR-TO-DATE 2018 IN SARASOTA & MANATEE COUNTIES Highest sale on Longboat Key since 2016

  SARASOTA, Fla. (March 26, 2018) Janet Walter of the Michael Saunders & Company South Longboat Key office has brought the [...]

*Updated for the 2020 tax season Get your tax documents ready. A more complicated filing season is underway. If you have questions about how challenges in 2020 may have affected the way you file, the IRS has you covered with additional information on Recovery Rebate Credits, Refund Interest Payments, and more. Owning a home can be a considerable expense. Make sure you don't miss out on these potential deductions for homeowners. [...]

Marking the 5th anniversary and 10th edition, the SaundersBEST Magazine is back. Our Spring 2018 issue continues bringing you captivating locally-focused content and a presentation of the region's finest homes for sale. Our special anniversary edition is celebrating with a fresh new look, curating our most exceptional properties in new [...]

In business for over 40 years, Michael Saunders & Company has grown from a single office on St. Armands Circle to encompassing 24 offices in three counties. In 2018, the our agents reached over $2.75 billion in residential sales volume, making us the market leading real estate firm in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties. Beyond the [...]

Renowned as one of the world’s most advanced multi-sports training facilities, IMG Academy is located on nearly 500 sprawling acres in Bradenton, convenient to the pristine beaches, shopping and cultural attractions of Sarasota and Tampa Bay. For those attending and their families, finding the perfect living accommodation is an [...]

We are often asked about the state of the real estate market. How is it doing? Is it a buyer or seller's market? Are prices going up? Is there too much new construction? Thanks to [...]