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. [...]

The Sarasota area continues to grow and thrive in exciting ways. Read on to discover three fantastic new restaurants making a mark on the culinary scene!

 

Sarasota Gets a New Slice

Set to open in February or March of 2018, Mellow Mushroom will occupy the space at 6727 S. Tamiami Trail. The Sarasota location will be the first Mellow [...]

Scientists have been studying happiness, asking basic questions like what makes people smile, laugh, and feel good? In terms of a location, they've discovered that the qualities of place, community, and opportunity have a profound effect on how we feel about our lives. According to National Geographic Explorer and Dan Buettnerauthor of [...]

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! [...]

Michael Saunders & Company supported the 2017 World Rowing Championships by hosting a guest VIP tent during the week-long event. With a bird’s-eye view of races and their dramatic finishes from a prime spot on Championship Row, Michael Saunders & Company employees, agents, clients and affiliated partners spectated, socialized and [...]

The Sarasota area continues to grow and thrive in exciting ways. Read on to discover and more!

Say Hello to Bravo

 

Located at the Westfield Siesta Key Mall, the new Bravo Coastal Bar & Kitchen opened in late August. The new restaurant is in good company in the former Southgate Plaza location, with popular CinéBistro as one of its neighbors. [...]

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 [...]

Whether you are a walker, runner, bicyclist, or adventure-seeker, Florida's Gulf Coast offers any number of scenic locations to enjoy the landscape while you burn those calories. Of course, during the summer months, the afternoons can get pretty hot, which is why the early morning or evening hours are when fitness enthusiasts are out in [...]

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 [...]

Many families have a four-legged member, and happily there’s plenty of ways to enjoy quality time with your K-9 here in the Sarasota area. Check out our list, from the beach to outdoor dining, enjoy the snaps of MSC Marketing team member pups, and then watch our summer splash video with famous golden retriever, Albus! [...]