While warm and sunny year-round, the Gulf Coast of Florida has a full spectrum of summer fun throughout July. What better way to get into the patriotic spirit than showcase a sampling of the delightful festivities ahead. [...]

At the end of every year, we enjoy looking back at the exceptional properties on MichaelSaunders.com that captured the most attention of those who visit our website. This year, our top viewed properties are all over $5 million and are either set on our barrier islands or located "West of the Trail" in Sarasota. Two of our most popular [...]

Let’s face it, sometimes you just can’t find the perfect house. That is why a number of buyers along Florida’s Gulf Coast choose to design and build from scratch. Fortunately, our region has a [...]

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 [...]

NOKOMIS, Florida—(January 6, 2016)—Last week’s sale of a 4.61-acre parcel of commercial land—located at 102 North Tamiami Trail, in Nokomis—is expected to pave the way for a new 100-room Hilton Home2 Suites to open on the site later this year. Situated on the southwest corner of Tamiami Trail and Albee Road—less than a mile from [...]

MichaelSaunders.com saw over 12.5 million views in 2015.  We thought it would be interesting to find out which Manatee, Charlotte, and Sarasota homes for sale lead the pack in popularity. Nine out of ten are located on one of our barrier islands, while 50% reside on the same one. Here are the top ten listings in reverse order:

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Football season is back and we’ve brought you three perfect pads in Casey Key, Panther Ridge, and Palmer Ranch for watching the game.   To view each of these luxury homes for sale visit michaelsaunders.com. 1143 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275 20015 77^th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34202 4788 Sweetmeadow Cir, Sarasota, FL 34238

Casey Key has recently found its way into the national spotlight.  The Today Show , Realtor.com, and other news sources have reported that Rosie O’Donnell, who is going through a divorce, is selling her luxurious island home. 703 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275 - MLS A4113565, Michael Saunders & Company As one of the gems of our Gulf Coast, Casey Key rests alongside [...]

When you think of the all the magnificent settings on the Gulf Coast, it follows that the Gulf of Mexico is our region’s central landmark…or should I say watermark? Be that as it may, from Bays to Canals, Rivers, and Bayous, many distinctive waterways sculpt our shores. Here, we’ve compiled ten different homes on ten different bodies of water to illustrate the variety of waterfront living our coast offers. [...]

MichaelSaunders.com accumulated over two million visits in 2014. With all that website traffic, we thought it would be interesting to discover which Manatee, Charlotte, and Sarasota homes for sale received the most attention. In comparing this year's top ten with 2013's list of most popular properties, there were certainly similarities but also some surprising differences. In 2014, a [...]