Known as one of the nation's best arts communities, the cultural scene comes alive in Sarasota. Performance halls, theatres, the opera house, galleries, and museums color the landscape, providing entertainment and thought-provoking experiences year-round. As season gets underway, [...]

There are so many events this October in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties, it’s almost as if fall festivals are falling from the sky! We are bringing you a selection of some of our top picks along Florida's Gulf Coast happening in the weeks ahead. [...]

Memorial Day honors the men and women who have given their lives while serving in the country's armed forces. Observed the last Monday of May, this year's day of honor is celebrated May 30th. Here, the Saunders in 60 and the MSC Blog are serving up a list of top events in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte County to make Memorial Day a [...]

Mother’s Day is just around the corner on Sunday, May 8^th, and while we think mom’s deserve to be honored year round, this special day is the perfect time to show how much you appreciate her. In Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte County there’s no shortage of brunches and events taking place in honor of mom, so we have rounded up the best [...]

From boats to barbecue and bluegrass, the Saunders in 60 is bringing you the low-down of things to do this weekend in Sarasota, Bradenton, and Venice. Click on the links below for more information about the events featured here and extend your stay along Florida's Gulf Coast to enjoy the fun at MichaelSaunders.com/rentals.

Suncoast BBQ and Bluegrass [...]

The month of January offers Gulf Coast residents beautiful blue skies, crisp Florida temperatures, and a mix of events and festivals that are not to be missed. Tune into this week's Saunders in 60 to discover our top picks for Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties. [...]

2016 is here and we are kicking off the new year with good news for home buyers. Listings are on the rise, so those looking to purchase a home in Sarasota, Manatee, or Charlotte County have considerable more options from which to choose. Watch the Saunders in 60 where we break it down further and offer a look at three [...]

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is opening in movie theaters this weekend. In honor of this momentous cinematic occasion, we thought it would be fun to imagine selling homes from the Star Wars universe. With that said, we have written 3 property descriptions for some of the iconic abodes in the legendary movie series. May the force be with [...]

In the spirit of the holidays, the "Saunders in 60" was filmed on location at the beautiful Powel Crosley Estate in Manatee County. Our host was joined by the cast of "Dickens at the Crosley" to sing and share a traditional holiday carol.   [...]

Thanksgiving is nearly here and we are already hungry for the promise of turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. As friends and family come together to cook and feast for the day, we thought it would be fun to share three magnificent kitchens from [...]