From one of the "South's Best Cities" to being named a "Dreamy Beach Town for Entrepreneurs," Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties have been raking in some impressive national accolades in 2018. When compiling the year's list, we certainly noticed a number of themes. Consider us spoiled but it's not so surprising to read that our [...]

The Michael Saunders & Company Anna Maria island office is celebrating its one-year anniversary. The office, which opened May 1, 2016, was established to serve buyers and sellers from Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach. Growth of the office and company presence on the island has been exceptional, with the addition of 10 [...]

Southwest Florida is home to many beautiful sights, from spectacular waterfront vistas to stunning skylines that glitter like a tiara in the night sky. Beyond beautiful views, we are showcasing six Sarasota luxury homes for sale that offer serene comfort, elegance, and a stimulating perspective on the world around us. [...]

Mention the Florida Keys and most people will assume you mean the popular chain of islands that starts at the lower tip of Florida then hopscotches its way to Key West. “Key” is from the Spanish word “Cayo,” for island.  By definition, therefore, several other chains of keys line the state’s two coasts.  Indeed, one of the best [...]

Anna Maria Island is as easy-going as a woven hammock swaying gently in the tropical breeze. Many people are drawn to Sarasota, Manatee, or Charlotte County for our beaches and sunny blue skies, but only on Anna Maria Island do you truly get the sense that you are away from it all. Endless white sand beaches mix with “old Florida” charm [...]