Twas the holidays around MSC And each office gathered together To celebrate the season In beautiful 70 degree weather.

From parties to lunches, Dinners and giving, The festivities were grand - A yuletide way of living.

On a trip we'll go Around to all of our teams As they joined in falala And many a picturesque holiday meme.

Thanksgiving was lovely And giving, the ultimate prize - From feeding families who need it most To the handing over of holiday [...]

Our traveling video series returns with "Why Longboat Key". When Jack and Nancy Rozance retired, they moved from Sacramento, California to Longboat Key.  The couple sat down with us to share why they chose LBK and what they love about living on this beloved barrier island off the coast of Sarasota and Bradenton. From the beautiful [...]

From “#1 Beach” to “Best City for Small Businesses”, our region saw its share of notable achievements in 2017. We've compiled a list of Manatee, Charlotte, and Sarasota accolades - 20 more reasons why we love where we live. [...]

Saunders Stories returns with a look at Michael Saunders' youth and her truly old-Florida existence on Longboat Key. Through the experiences at her family's marina, she learned not only how to make a delicious hamburger, but the importance of showmanship and making a difference in how you work. [...]

Curious how the real estate market is doing along Florida’s Gulf Coast? We are bringing you a look at all the big picture trends from the third quarter of 2017. Breaking it down for us and comparing the current market to that of our [...]

In an ideal world, closing on your home would be as simple as signing on the dotted line, but in reality there is a lot to navigate in order to ensure a smooth settlement. This month’s newsletter from [...]

Michael Saunders & Company has completed the most significant residential sale of the year in Boca Grande, with the $7.4 million closing of a Gulf-front, Mediterranean-inspired retreat in the heart of the popular Gasparilla Island village. Realtor Carol Stewart of Michael Saunders & Company's Boca Grande office represented the seller. [...]

  Fall has finally arrived in Southwest Florida. As we welcome the cooler weather, pumpkins, and the beginning of season, the SaundersBEST Magazine has arrived, curating a selection of  the finest in luxury Manatee, Charlotte and Sarasota real estate. Beyond presenting exceptional properties, our eighth issue provides a glimpse into [...]

Scientists have been studying happiness, asking basic questions like what makes people smile, laugh, and feel good? In terms of a location, they've discovered that the qualities of place, community, and opportunity have a profound effect on how we feel about our lives. According to National Geographic Explorer and Dan Buettnerauthor of [...]

On 27th and 28th of October many of London’s wealthiest people will be making their way to prestigious Olympia to preview a selection of the most desirable homes from around the world. It is in this rarified environment that [...]