In the October edition of Style Magazine in the Sarasota Herald Tribune, Michael Saunders, Founder and CEO of Michael Saunders & Company, was recognized among 25 women who helped shape Sarasota. The list of women includes early-day Sarasota pioneers like Bertha Palmer, Emma Booker, and Mable Ringling, as well as more present-day [...]

For the outsider, understanding of the local nuances of the Southwest Florida real estate market can be tricky. When Realtors use terms like AWC, DOM, CMA and SRQ it is almost as if Sarasota real estate agents speak a different language. Well, real estate agents do have a local vocabulary and MS&C has decoded it for you so once you make [...]

Nearly 1,940 acres of land in Sarasota County has been introduced to the market. Located east of I-75 on Fruitville Road, this untouched expanse of vacant land is perfectly poised to connect with the growth of Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota. [...]

September 23rd is the first official day of fall. And while the leaves may not be changing in southwest Florida, with the return of autumn months comes the lively march towards season. Our area's snowbirds begin to make their way back to the Gulf Coast where the latest census estimates Sarasota County's population alone increases by [...]

Lakewood Ranch is something of a phenomenon on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Twenty-five years ago, it didn’t exist. In fact, the first home was built in 1995 and since then, this community east of I-75 hasn’t stopped growing. Today, over 10,000 rooftops exist spanning from State Road 64 to the north and Fruitville Road to the south. If you [...]

For anyone on the hunt for a new home – or even those who are just browsing – there were a number of spectacular properties to come on the market in the last 30 days. Visit our website for a look at all [...]

Labor Day is nearly here and there are plenty of activities along Florida's Gulf Coast designed to take advantage of the long weekend. We are sharing our top picks, from cardboard boat races in Englewood to a Venice craft festival in this week's Saunders in 60 and below: [...]

Maybe it's the island's serene beaches, array of resort amenities, or breathtaking natural beauty but whatever the case may be, Longboat Key has long been attracting visitors from all over the world. Off the coast of Sarasota and neighboring Lido Key, St. Armands Circle, and Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key stretches eleven miles between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. Beloved by many, Longboat has seen its share of accolades. [...]

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 [...]