The Secret Season is upon us and possibly the best opportunity for sellers and buyers. What is the secret season? According to Drayton Saunders, President, it is right now - the time before listing season begins across our region. The third quarter of 2021 proved we are in a seller's market and offers a positive outlook for the rest of Q4 [...]

Zagat may point you toward Andrea's and Bijou Cafe (which are great choices, for the record), but where do the locals prefer to dine for a quick bite or when cooking just isn't an option after a long day? We've asked our [...]

The Gulf Coast is a great place to call home for a wide variety of people - the year-round sunshine and warm temperatures, the dynamic culture that reflects both a fast and slow pace of life, the multitude of award-winning beaches and golf. We could go on all day, but we won't. You may not get that hour back in your day, and we want you out [...]

The MSC Foundation completed its year-end grant distribution cycle in mid-January, providing 51 non-profit organizations throughout the Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte Counties with $59,200 collectively. Agents, associates, staff, and officials from [...]

In 2013 there were over 2 million visits to michaelsaunders.com.  With so many views of Manatee, Charlotte, and Sarasota homes for sale, we were curious just which properties on the Gulf Coast attracted the most attention. Here they are in reverse order: 10. 3315 Bayshore Rd This Sarasota estate in the Museum area is a true hidden gem [...]