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. [...]

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 [...]

Since 1976, Michael Saunders & Company has been the name to know and trust in luxury real estate for Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties. We are pleased to present the 53 luxury sales our experienced agents successfully facilitated for the third quarter of 2017, and to congratulate the many happy sellers and buyers as they begin new [...]

The Sarasota area continues to grow and thrive in exciting ways. Read on to discover and more!

Say Hello to Bravo

 

Located at the Westfield Siesta Key Mall, the new Bravo Coastal Bar & Kitchen opened in late August. The new restaurant is in good company in the former Southgate Plaza location, with popular CinéBistro as one of its neighbors. [...]

Whether you are a walker, runner, bicyclist, or adventure-seeker, Florida's Gulf Coast offers any number of scenic locations to enjoy the landscape while you burn those calories. Of course, during the summer months, the afternoons can get pretty hot, which is why the early morning or evening hours are when fitness enthusiasts are out in [...]

Southwest Florida offers a myriad of waterways, from creeks to canals, bayous, bays, and the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. We are presenting 10 luxury homes for sale - each one located on the water and each one just hitting the market. Peruse our selection below and click on the images to be one of the first to take an online tour. [...]

Next Tuesday marks Independence Day, a special date filled with picnics and parades, fun and fireworks, and a fabulous occasion to proudly sing the Star Spangled Banner. The Sarasota area hosts a number of exciting events sure to make July 4th weekend special for all ages, and we’ve rounded up some of the best ones right here: [...]

MS&C Commercial, the commercial division of Michael Saunders & Company, is proud to announce several successful commercial closings and leases made possible through the professional representation of our agents who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of commercial customers [...]

MS&C Commercial, the commercial division of Michael Saunders & Company, is proud to announce several successful commercial closings and leases made possible through the professional representation of our agents who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of commercial customers [...]