It was 6:30 in the morning. Michael Saunders & Company Realtor Connie Lyke Brown’s phone started to ring. “Don’t worry about picking it up,” she told her husband. “If it’s important they’ll leave a message.” She looked over to see that he had already answered the phone. Calling from North Carolina (and a true morning [...]

How do you tell the story of a unique property in a way that is interesting while also defining the essence of the house and the community? Well, if you live in Sarasota, where the sea and sky marries arts and culture, then the canvas for creativity is as endless as the shimmering Gulf horizon. Such was the background for a recent [...]

With a passion for where we live, work, and play, Michael Saunders & Company is committed to improving the lives of others within our community. Through the assistance of the MSC Foundation, our team of agents and staff generously contribute to well-deserving local charities.  This month spotlights two non-profit organizations which [...]

Who doesn’t love spending time on one of our Gulf beaches? Dipping your toes in the warm water, reading a good book on the white sands, listening to the rhythmic sound of the waves, or simply standing there and watching the sunset… To enjoy endless days of [...]

We are so used to go-go-going everyday that sometimes it can be wise to pause, take a deep breath, and recognize what makes a person exceptional. At Michael Saunders & Company, we pride ourselves on having some of the finest real estate agents in the business. So, to our agents, in recognition of your tireless efforts on behalf of your [...]

I love the urban lifestyle. It’s all about convenience, spontaneity, partaking in cultural pleasures, delicious dinners, and being part of a live/work/play community. Central to this vibrant way of life, a new development has broken ground and is poised to take advantage of one of the most beautiful walkable neighborhoods on the Gulf [...]

Now onto part three of my Florida island hopping adventure. The day began almost seven hours earlier at the Cape Haze Marina where I departed with my friends from the Freedom Boat Club on a quick voyage to Useppa Island (read the first blog here). Then, we trekked to Boca Grande for lunch before being "castaway" on Little Gasparilla Island (read the [...]

In my last blog post, you read about the start of my island hopping adventure with the Freedom Boat Club. We began our day at the Cape Haze Marina and voyaged to a very enchanting Useppa Island. Now, we continue the journey on to two nearby barrier islands. Beloved Boca Grande Within fifteen minutes of our departure from Useppa, we were floating through the captivating canals of [...]

The MSC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Michael Saunders and Company, held its mid-year grant giving ceremony on Thursday, July 17^th at the company’s Lakewood Ranch location. During a period of giving from January to June 2014, MSC agents and staff raised a total of $34,250 which was distributed among 33 local nonprofit [...]

Sometimes you are so close to something that you can’t entirely understand its worth. This is never as true as it is for those of us who live in Florida and take our slice of paradise for granted. We grow complacent - never quite appreciating how turquoise the Gulf is, how easy it is to reach the beach, or the countless colors in a [...]