The summers along Florida's Gulf Coast are not without their fair share of rainy days. Lucky for us, summer storms tend to pass through quickly. However, if you want to plan something where you are sure to stay dry, we have eight suggestions ranging from the artistic to the athletic. [...]

Coastal Living, the leading authority on coastal home and travel, has announced the rankings for “America’s Happiest Seaside Town 2015”. Our heavenly hometown of Venice, Florida received the #2 spot after six weeks of online voting. The public rallied for their favorite destinations based on a top ten shortlist presented by Coastal [...]

Who doesn’t love food? And who doesn’t love a deal? And who doesn’t love dining at some of Sarasota’s best original restaurants? To me, the restaurant week known as Savor Sarasota is a present, wrapped in pretty paper and opened during the summer days of June. Three-course meals from our area’s famed eateries are just $15 per [...]

Only a few weeks after a First Look preview event in Mirabella at Village Green, all homesites but one had been sold. Responding to this higher-than-expected sales volume and strong public interest, the developer just announced plans to release a second phase ahead of schedule offering twenty additional homesites. With its [...]

Think you can't find a dreamy waterfront condominium for under $500,000? Think again. A quick search of MichaelSaunders.com had us viewing oodles of attractive options from the islands to the mainland.

6326 Midnight Pass Rd #304, Siesta Key Enjoy life presidential-style from El Presidente, a Gulf-front complex on Siesta Key. And when your [...]

In our latest installment of 23 About Me, we get to know the lady behind our locations on Longboat Key. From the shores of North Carolina, to the islands of Sarasota, Georgina Clamage has always felt a close connection to the water. She spent her childhood days swimming or boating – even finding her way onto the front page of the New York [...]

We are proud to announce the publication of our Spring Edition of SaundersBEST Magazine. Here are just a few of the new and improved features:

• A more sophisticated layout; larger pictures now showcase our Michael Saunders & Company listings with more prominence.
• A cover story strong in rich history and content.
• An informative New
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Mom. She does so much for us all year long. With one official day to celebrate how amazing she is, it’s up to us to make it memorable. Here are 10 ways to show you care in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties: [...]

I was recently treated to a tour of Granada Park. An intimate enclave of only 25 homes, Granada Park is located centrally in Sarasota, “West of the Trail”.  It offers low maintenance, gated living convenient to Siesta Key and downtown. This beautifully-planned neighborhood is situated not far from the Publix at Paradise Plaza (which, if you didn’t know, Publix was just ranked the [...]

With picture perfect weather along the Gulf Coast, April is one of the busiest months of the year. We have compiled a list of not-to-be-missed events that will have you rubbing elbows with stars, seeing provocative live theater, and maybe even catching a home run! [...]