At the end of every year, we enjoy looking back at the exceptional properties on MichaelSaunders.com that captured the most attention of those who visit our website. This year, our top viewed properties are all over $5 million and are either set on our barrier islands or located "West of the Trail" in Sarasota. Two of our most popular [...]

Let’s face it, sometimes you just can’t find the perfect house. That is why a number of buyers along Florida’s Gulf Coast choose to design and build from scratch. Fortunately, our region has a [...]

What do you get when you combine Charles Dickens, classic carols, Victorian costumes, colorful characters, and Christmas – all set on the captivating Bayfront estate of a bygone era? Nestled just north of the [...]

You can tour the 19^th annual Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse January 19 – February 16. Benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County, twenty-three of Sarasota’s most talented designers have transformed every room of a spectacular bayfront estate. Located at 2145 Alameda Avenue, this Michael Saunders & Company Sarasota home for [...]

In 2013 there were over 2 million visits to michaelsaunders.com.  With so many views of Manatee, Charlotte, and Sarasota homes for sale, we were curious just which properties on the Gulf Coast attracted the most attention. Here they are in reverse order: 10. 3315 Bayshore Rd This Sarasota estate in the Museum area is a true hidden gem [...]