A lot can be said about summers in Florida – the most obvious being that it’s hot. And while I would certainly agree with that, I am a huge fan of being in Sarasota during the off-season. Here are 17 splendid reasons why: 1. Crazy Cool Sunsets. Our summer sunsets are truly awe-inspiring to behold. The weather patterns over our warmer [...]

Michael Saunders & Company’s Brian and Mary McColgan are Realtors out of the Boca Grande office tasked with selling the lifestyle of Useppa Island.  And, they have a surprising number of allies.  Almost six hundred of them. “Once the island community kicks in, the idea of living here is a no-brainer,” explained Brian.  “It’s [...]

As a modern design junkie, I am always keeping an eye out for homes that speak the language of clean lines. And I consistently feel a little thrill upon discovering a just listed, mid-century modern, [...]

We all dream about what it would be like to live someplace sleek and luxurious…somewhere on the beach - away from it all, and yet, you can still throw on a pretty dress and go to dinner at a chic restaurant. [...]

Presenting incredible homes for sale from Switzerland to the Sanderling Club, HGTV has announced their nominees for The Doory Awards on frontdoor.com. The audience voting sweepstakes features an impressive collection of LeadingRE and Luxury Portfolio homes from around the world.   With categories like Waterfront, Urban, and Gourmet [...]

Every year our affiliate Christie’s International Real Estate publishes a compendium of research and commentary into the world of Luxury Real Estate. Using their position as the world’s leading luxury residential network, combined with the collective knowledge of its 139 affiliated brokerages in 45 countries, Christie's compiled this [...]

He likes homemade biscuits, boating, and Boca Grande. The latest interviewee for our continuing blog series, 23 About Me, is the Director of Michael Saunders & Company’s Commercial Group, Dennis Dahm.   With the company for over twenty years, read on to learn about his passion for being on the water, what instrument he could use some [...]

There’s something enchanting about the month of April. Perhaps it’s the beautiful weather, the blossoming flowers, or the scent of summer in the breeze.  Whatever the case may be, April is a busy month. Every weekend on the Gulf Coast is filled with events and celebrations of our sun-filled lifestyle. Here’s a list of this month’s [...]

For anyone attracted to clean lines and an unembellished aesthetic, the Gulf Coast has a clear history of embracing modern design. The Sarasota School of Architecture is a movement that began here in the 1950’s resulting in highly innovative modern homes within the Sarasota area. [...]

We believe the Gulf Coast is an exceptional place and are committed to improving the lives in the communities we serve. With every real estate transaction, many of our Michael Saunders & Company agents elect to make a contribution to the MSC Foundation. The MSC staff can also elect to give a percentage of their paycheck or a one-time [...]