If you are considering moving to Florida, you are not alone. Nearly 1,000 people are added to our population everyday. But there's a lot to consider before picking a place along our sunkissed shores and calling it home. To help discover your piece of paradise, we are presenting 8 things you should know before moving to Florida. [...]

The Miss America pageant took place Sunday, September 9th and the whole country enjoyed the annual return of this nearly hundred-year-old competition. To mark the occasion, we are taking a look back when the Miss Florida pageant was held right here in Sarasota in our new video series, [...]

If you’ve visited downtown Venice lately, you may find that change is afoot. The lovely Gulf Coast locale is known for its charming pedestrian-friendly streets, unique boutiques and restaurants, and tropical island-setting. And what has always been a remarkably scenic experience is getting something of a facelift this [...]

Our region is home to an impressive array of institutions for higher learning that are teaching many of this generation's best and brightest. You'll discover public and private schools located throughout Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte Counties ranging in size and specialties. Such diversity means students are sure to find the "right fit" [...]

Florida's Gulf Coast has been in the news in recent weeks and many residents and visitors have been expressing growing concern over the most recent outbreak of red tide. At Michael Saunders & Company, we are committed to not only helping those we serve but dedicated to the overall health and wellbeing of our region. As such, this blog [...]

Beaches. They are central to our way of life in Southwest Florida. Spending time on soft white sands and dipping our toes into warm turquoise waters is an experience that reminds us to slow down, be in the moment, celebrate nature, and spend time with family and friends. For those who want this tropical joy 24/7, our region is home to [...]

Summer is officially here! Our snowbirds have returned to their homes in the north and things around Southwest Florida tend to slow down for the season. Still, for all the local "year-rounders", there are so many reasons we think summer here is the tops. Here are a bunch of reasons why we love the summer! [...]

For many buyers, the path to homeownership takes a slightly more customized approach. Instead of purchasing an existing home, they decide to design and build from scratch or substantially renovate in order to suit their needs. Our region has a strong legacy of residents working with architects and builders as they craft a custom home to [...]

Condo living in downtown Sarasota brings with it much more than a place to "hang your hat". Residents of Sarasota condos are drawn to an ingrained sense of community, wonderful amenities, and the ease with which one can walk out the front door and already be in the center of everything. [...]

Located on the shores of Gasparilla Pass in Boca Grande, Florida, this astounding estate fuses exceptional quality with visionary design and artistry. Embodying the relaxed, friendly, and pristine nature of Boca Grande, everything about this seven-bedroom residence brings with it a sense of majesty and escape. [...]