Trends and Tips in Real Estate on the Suncoast
By MSC Commercial Division — Insights for owners, investors, and brokers
On September 17, 2025, the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 4.00%–4.25%. The move is designed to lower borrowing costs and support a slowing economy. For commercial real estate nationally, lower rates should [...]
Michael Saunders & Company's Commercial Division proudly returned to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) annual conference in Orlando from August 24–26, 2025, marking the first time since 2006 that the division hosted an exhibitor booth at the event. Six members of the MSC Commercial team staffed the booth throughout [...]
SARASOTA, FL (July 17, 2025) — Michael Saunders & Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Sanders as Commercial Property Manager, bringing extensive experience in property operations, tenant relations, and asset oversight to the firm’s commercial division. Sanders has managed a wide range of commercial property [...]
by Rich Mullins
Michael Saunders & Company’s Commercial Division (MSC) is proud to announce the successful purchase of the 1926 Rosin Arcade building at 101 W Oak Street, Arcadia, FL, for $2.1 million. The spectacular 30,000 square-foot pink and white building with gothic [...]
Michael Saunders & Company’s Commercial Division is proud to announce that Eric Massey, Commercial Advisor, has successfully closed another lease, demonstrating his continued dedication to securing outstanding commercial real estate opportunities for clients. The recently leased property is located at 40 N. Osprey Ave, 2nd Floor. This [...]
SARASOTA, FL (December 12, 2024)—Michael Saunders & Company is pleased to announce Cathy McCann as the new Property Manager for its commercial properties. She will assume her new role following Bob Smith's retirement at the end of the year. With a distinguished career spanning nearly 25 years in commercial property management, Cathy brings [...]
Michael Saunders ON is a new video series that puts you in the room with some of the greatest leaders and thinkers in the global real estate community. In our first interview, our founder and CEO Michael Saunders, sits down with Leslie Appleton-Young, new Sarasota resident and VP Chief Economist at the California Association of [...]
The effects of the coronavirus outbreak on the tri-county area commercial market remain unclear. Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, the tri-county area had strong economic momentum, and the current report largely reflects the environment before the pandemic. It is too early to provide a quantitative assessment or forecast of the ultimate [...]
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