A waterfront home on Siesta Key sold on Thursday, May 5^th for $5.6 million, making it the fourth highest selling residential property year-to-date in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties. With nearly three full acres, the estate property—located at 3975 Shell Road, on North Siesta Key—includes two large parcels fronting the Gulf [...]

Each year, Southwest Florida’s busiest quarter for tourism takes place between January and March as sun-starved northerners make their annual pilgrimage here to escape plunging temperatures and frozen precipitation too often measured in feet. Knowing that so many visitors are here, many would-be [...]

Get to know several key trends in homes for sale that savvy, sophisticated buyers seek when they are in the market for a new home.

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  Click on the images below to learn more about the homes featured here. 521 Ranger Ln, Longboat Key, FL 34228   1700 Baywood Dr, Sarasota, FL 34231   4129 Roberts Point Cir, Sarasota, FL [...]

Tune into the the 45th episode of the Saunders in 60 to see why buying, selling, and renting real estate on Anna Maria Island is about to get a little easier. To learn about Anna Maria Island real estate, contact the new Anna Maria Island sales office. To see the home for sale highlighted, head to 825 N Shore Dr. on MichaelSaunders.com. Also featured, check out [...]

Mention the Florida Keys and most people will assume you mean the popular chain of islands that starts at the lower tip of Florida then hopscotches its way to Key West. “Key” is from the Spanish word “Cayo,” for island.  By definition, therefore, several other chains of keys line the state’s two coasts.  Indeed, one of the best [...]

Mother’s Day is just around the corner on Sunday, May 8^th, and while we think mom’s deserve to be honored year round, this special day is the perfect time to show how much you appreciate her. In Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte County there’s no shortage of brunches and events taking place in honor of mom, so we have rounded up the best [...]

Earth Day is Friday, April 22nd and people around the world are joining in to raise awareness of environmental issues facing the planet. One of the new home communities in Sarasota that has chosen to make green living a priory is Granada Park. This week, the Saunders in 60 is shining the spotlight on its eco-friendly endeavors. [...]

Long before it became a much-celebrated outpost for the visual and performing arts; and even before its miles of pristine coastline became a preferred destination for discerning beach goers the world over, [...]

As a native to Florida, it’s always a treat to discover new places nearby – especially those with their own unique character and allure. Palmetto, Florida is an area I’ve known only as stop along the way to St. Petersburg, but a recent tour with Michael Saunders & Company Realtor Debbie Vogler took me beyond the surface and opened my eyes to its old Florida charisma, quiet charm, and natural splendor. Our day trip began at the [...]