One of the most enjoyable things about selling homes in Southwest Florida is that we seldom have to “sell” our market. Once buyers have seen our communities and soaked-up a bit of their lifestyles, the region all but sells itself. All that necessarily remains is finding the right home to match their ideal lifestyle. [...]

Not unlike the Dots Per Inch (DPI) that combine to form a vivid printed photograph, Veronika Bajtala looks at her life as a collection of dots. Now a Realtor with Michael Saunders & Company’s Siesta Key office, her journey to this Sarasota barrier island is as unique as the images she captures though her photography lens. And as part of the [...]

With the Mall at University Town Center opening October 16^th, the excitement for the addition of 100 new stores and restaurants to the Sarasota area is so palpable, it can be cut with a sharp shopping bag. So, we polled part of the management team to find out which new boutiques or restaurants they can’t wait to visit. Check out their [...]

It’s been an impressive year for MSC Title. A renewed focus on individuals - those on the team and those they serve - has led to the Michael Saunders & Company division consistently being named the number one firm for closing volume in Sarasota County each month. And speaking of individuals, for eleven years Deborah Pohorylo has been a [...]

Architecture-lovers rejoice! The month of October will host an unprecedented amount of architecture-related events in the Sarasota area. A Scintillating Week of Sarasota Mod This four-day festival celebrates the area’s iconic design movement from the mid-20^th century – the Sarasota School of Architecture.  If you love modernism, [...]

Your Life. Your Lens.

Do you love being on the Gulf Coast as much as we do? No one can paint the picture of our incredible lifestyle as well as you can. If you spend time in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte County, or beyond, we invite you to be part of [...]

In most places across the United States, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of a short-lived summer. Here on Florida’s Gulf Coast, it means there are just a few more weeks of balmy 90 degree temperatures before the climate cools to the luxurious 70's. Nevertheless, we don’t need an excuse to fire up the grill, take a dip in the pool and [...]

I love the urban lifestyle. It’s all about convenience, spontaneity, partaking in cultural pleasures, delicious dinners, and being part of a live/work/play community. Central to this vibrant way of life, a new development has broken ground and is poised to take advantage of one of the most beautiful walkable neighborhoods on the Gulf [...]

With school almost back in session, this weekend marks the return of Florida’s tax-free holiday. From August 1-3, shoppers will save on school supplies, clothing and some electronics, and with the array of retail options throughout Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties, you’ll be top of the class in no time! Here’s what you need to know to make the most of this 72-hour shopping extravaganza: [...]

Now onto part three of my Florida island hopping adventure. The day began almost seven hours earlier at the Cape Haze Marina where I departed with my friends from the Freedom Boat Club on a quick voyage to Useppa Island (read the first blog here). Then, we trekked to Boca Grande for lunch before being "castaway" on Little Gasparilla Island (read the [...]