Known as one of the nation's best arts communities, the cultural scene comes alive in Sarasota. Performance halls, theatres, the opera house, galleries, and museums color the landscape, providing entertainment and thought-provoking experiences year-round. As season gets underway, [...]

Southwest Florida is home to many beautiful sights, from spectacular waterfront vistas to stunning skylines that glitter like a tiara in the night sky. Beyond beautiful views, we are showcasing six Sarasota luxury homes for sale that offer serene comfort, elegance, and a stimulating perspective on the world around us. [...]

Join us in Manatee County for a Sunday series of open house days. We are kicking it off this Sunday, October 30th from 1:00pm-4:00pm. View the full list of open houses below.

ANNA MARIA ISLAND

518 VILLA ROSA WAY. $1,695,000. Ken Kavanaugh, 941-799-1943. A4143739

2907 AVENUE C. $949,000. Michael Habony, 941-920-2494. A4166866

BRADEN RIVER

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Nothing defines remarkable quite like The Ritz-Carlton. For 100 years, this iconic brand has sought to deliver an un-wavering commitment to service. According to the company credo: "The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is a place where the genuine care and comfort of our guests is our highest mission." And for those who love staying at The [...]

With the arrival of autumn in Southwest Florida, the SaundersBest Magazine is returning, offering a curated selection of luxury Manatee, Charlotte, and Sarasota real estate. Each exceptional property is categorized by our most popular lifestyle choices. From a Lido Key waterfront home to a University Park residence overlooking a picturesque lake and golf course, you can browse stunning [...]

There are so many events this October in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties, it’s almost as if fall festivals are falling from the sky! We are bringing you a selection of some of our top picks along Florida's Gulf Coast happening in the weeks ahead. [...]

There's no denying that we love where we live and now, there's one more Sarasota accolade to add to the community trophy case. More than 100,000 participants cast their votes in Conde Nast Traveler's 2016 Readers' Choice Awards survey for the Best Small Cities in the United States. The roundup features a collection of beloved cities [...]

UPDATE Exciting news! The Main Street office has been named a finalist by the Tampa Bay Business Journal for “Coolest Office Space”.  Please visit the link below to vote! [...]

Luxury properties are going international October 14^th and 15^th at the Luxury Property Show in Bloomsbury Square in central London. We know that 12% of homes purchased in Florida are done so by international buyers with the majority from Canada and then, the UK. But London itself has such a strong influence into Europe, the Middle East, [...]

Rental season on Florida's Gulf Coast is approaching quicker than you can say Siesta Beach. "As we enter into fall months, this is the time of year we prepare vacation rentals for the upcoming season," said Jamie Styers, Director of Michael Saunders & Company's Rental Division. "There are a number of basic tasks that should be done, [...]