You’ve been dreaming of the perfect beach cottage, a serene retreat where each morning you are greeted by blue skies and the sound of waves crashing against the shore. For those considering it, buying a second home is a big decision. Here are some steps to help you prepare and determine if a second home in Sarasota, Manatee or [...]

One look at the downtown Sarasota skyline and it’s clear that all sorts of changes are on the horizon. “There is a lot of positive growth in Sarasota,” said Matt Drews, Director of MS&C Commercial. “Our downtown is very livable and with the eclectic mix of arts venues, culinary destinations, retail and office centers, Sarasota [...]

Florida-Bound You never quite realize how large Florida is until you’ve driven the 900 miles (or so) from Key West—at the state’s southernmost tip—to its border with Alabama.  That’s a lot of ground to cover if you are moving to Florida and trying to decide which part of the state makes the most sense for you. More often than [...]

With the beginning of the school year just around the corner, the state of Florida is holding its annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday. Compared to last year, there are some fundamental changes in store and to help make sense of it all, this week's Saunders in 60 is answering some frequently asked questions. [...]

Let’s face it, sometimes you just can’t find the perfect house. That is why a number of buyers along Florida’s Gulf Coast choose to design and build from scratch. Fortunately, our region has a [...]

Afternoon showers are a thing of clockwork during the Florida summer. They keep our grass green, our cars washed, and our umbrellas close-at-hand. But, the good news is that the rains move fast and they never seem to last longer than an hour. Plus, it's the reason our summer sunsets are so spectacular! Still, if you are looking to plan [...]

One of the Smartest Buys in the Sunshine State The market for high-value properties in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties is currently being hailed as one of the smartest buys in the Sunshine State for luxury buyers who want more home for their money without sacrificing any of the lifestyle amenities that accrue to buyers in such [...]

One of the most important factors in selling your home is setting an asking price that properly reflects its true value. Being realistic about this number may be all you need to tip the selling scales in your favor. Of course, sellers are likely to provide themselves with all sorts of reasons for setting the price point above par: [...]

Sarasota and Manatee Counties are many things to many people.  Both are first class resort communities; with our Gulf Coast beaches consistently ranked among the best in the world. Both are widely celebrated for the astonishing breadth of the visual and performing arts that have justly earned the region its sobriquet as Florida’s [...]