It was July 2007, almost eight years ago, when theSaundersBlog.com published its first post. Tom Heatherman, Communications Director at Michael Saunders & Company, was a recent addition to the team and recalls the initial formation of the online resource. At the time, the real estate downturn was showing signs in our local market (and [...]

Over 1,350 photos from hundreds of participants covering four Gulf Coast counties, $2,000 in prize money, four weekly winners, one grand prize winner, and more stunning sunset snapshots than we could have possibly imagined, and the close of the #SaundersSights photo contest  goes out with a [...]

  It was a Tuesday like any other (unless you included my epic internal struggle as I am trying my best to go coffee-free). Still, I made it to the Michael Saunders & Company sales meeting on time (8:30am) and in typical fashion, I took it all in as MSC agents connected over coffee (sigh) on the state of the market, and shared new [...]

Michael Saunders & Company’s affiliate specializing in luxury real estate and the international market, Luxury Portfolio, has released their 2015 white paper examining the emerging class of the global affluent. The study takes an in depth look at consumers in the top 10% in a dozen countries spanning North American, Europe and [...]

Casey Key has recently found its way into the national spotlight.  The Today Show , Realtor.com, and other news sources have reported that Rosie O’Donnell, who is going through a divorce, is selling her luxurious island home. 703 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275 - MLS A4113565, Michael Saunders & Company As one of the gems of our Gulf Coast, Casey Key rests alongside [...]

Trip Advisor has awarded the very best in travel destinations for 2015, and Siesta Beach was named the number one beach in the United States! To celebrate this achievement, we wanted to share a selection of spectacular Siesta Key homes for sale – all of which are only moments away from white sands, warm waters, and stunning sunsets. [...]

The authority in all things coastal has named Venice, Florida a finalist for “Happiest Seaside Town” in America. Coastal Living has rounded up the top ten seaside destinations that make you smile and while this moniker comes as no surprise for locals and all of us at Michael Saunders & Company, we are thrilled to see it recognized! To determine the finalists, [...]

When you think of the all the magnificent settings on the Gulf Coast, it follows that the Gulf of Mexico is our region’s central landmark…or should I say watermark? Be that as it may, from Bays to Canals, Rivers, and Bayous, many distinctive waterways sculpt our shores. Here, we’ve compiled ten different homes on ten different bodies of water to illustrate the variety of waterfront living our coast offers. [...]

A love of boating was behind the December sale of this $900,000 waterfront home in Punta Gorda, Florida. “From their dock, it’s less than five minutes to open water,” explained Elizabeth Burr, Realtor with Michael Saunders & Company who brought the buyers.  “They are avid boaters like I am and were very interested in the deep [...]

At every Michael Saunders & Company location, there are indispensable staff members devoted to supporting both our agents and customers. At our Boca Grande office, there is one individual who acts as receptionist, listing coordinator, and closing coordinator and what’s more, she does it all with a song and a smile. Carol Kyre has been with [...]