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 [...]

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. [...]

Perhaps you’ve felt it? A fresh wind from the north signifying the end of summer. As the warmer months melt into fall, our region is abuzz with festivals and fun happenings. Here’s a list of some of our favorites. See if you can make it to all of them! [...]

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 [...]

A game changer is making its way into east Manatee County. The Fort Hamer is nearly completed, linking Parrish to Lakewood Ranch and connecting residents on both sides of the Manatee River to businesses, restaurants, medical facilities, country clubs, schools, and more. Originally proposed 108 years ago, the bridge has been a long-time [...]

Our video series "Why Southwest Florida" takes a look at the many regions of the Gulf Coast and asks real residents why they chose to live here over every other destination in the world.  This month, we sat down with [...]

It is no secret that Michael Saunders & Company is the name to know and trust in luxury real estate for Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties. We are pleased to present the luxury sales our experienced agents successfully facilitated for the second quarter of 2017, and to congratulate the many happy sellers and buyers as they begin new [...]

Curious how the housing market is performing along Florida's Gulf Coast? We are bringing you everything you need to know about Manatee, Charlotte, or Sarasota real estate from the first quarter of 2017. Watch our MSC Market Report delivered by Drayton Saunders, President of Michael Saunders & Company and read on for more details.

Taking a Look at the [...]

Michael Saunders & Company is the name to know and trust in luxury real estate for Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties. In the first quarter of 2017, 35% of all luxury sales (categorized as $1 million and up) involved Michael Saunders & Company agents. In Sarasota alone, 40% of the luxury sales that took place between January and March 2017 involved MSC agents. Looking at the numbers, luxury sales are [...]

Set on the Manatee River, Waterlefe Golf and River Club is a unique riverside community in Manatee County where residents don’t have to choose between a lifestyle dedicated to perfecting your golf swing or the joys of leisurely boating down Florida waterways. Located east of I-75 and just north of [...]