In yet another slap in the face from the winter season that just wouldn't quit, a spring snow storm tore across the U.S. on April 15th, just as taxpayers were racing to settle-up with Uncle Sam as the final moments of tax season ticked down.  Presumably, neither season will be recalled with unmitigated joy by those who experienced the [...]

Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several closings made possible through the professional representation of our agents, who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of homebuyers and sellers.  For the week ending April 19, 2014 the properties below sold for over $1 [...]

Every year our affiliate Christie’s International Real Estate publishes a compendium of research and commentary into the world of Luxury Real Estate. Using their position as the world’s leading luxury residential network, combined with the collective knowledge of its 139 affiliated brokerages in 45 countries, Christie's compiled this [...]

He likes homemade biscuits, boating, and Boca Grande. The latest interviewee for our continuing blog series, 23 About Me, is the Director of Michael Saunders & Company’s Commercial Group, Dennis Dahm.   With the company for over twenty years, read on to learn about his passion for being on the water, what instrument he could use some [...]

There’s something enchanting about the month of April. Perhaps it’s the beautiful weather, the blossoming flowers, or the scent of summer in the breeze.  Whatever the case may be, April is a busy month. Every weekend on the Gulf Coast is filled with events and celebrations of our sun-filled lifestyle. Here’s a list of this month’s [...]

Everywhere you look, spring has sprung throughout Southwest Florida.  From the vibrantly-colored Royal Poinciana and Jacaranda Trees—to the intoxicating fragrance of orange blossoms on the breeze—Mother Nature always seems to save her best handiwork for the Sunshine State. As everyone who lives in Florida full time knows, there are [...]

Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several closings made possible through the professional representation of our agents, who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of homebuyers and sellers.  For the week ending April 5, 2014 the properties below sold for over $1 [...]

Every year since 1999, Sarasota has rolled out the palm tree-lined red carpet to welcome filmmakers, actors and movie industry aficionados to the Sarasota Film Festival. Now in its 16^th year, the Festival kicked off last Friday, April 4, and runs through April 13. An electric celebration of the art of film making, you can expect an [...]

This Friday, April 4, marks the beginning of the 2014 De Soto Seafood Festival. A much anticipated and highly popular family attraction, the three-day event celebrates all things seafood – along with live music, craft vendors and exciting activities. The Seafood Festival is a long-standing tradition that began in 1984 as the primary [...]