We are often asked about the state of the real estate market. How is it doing? Is it a buyer or seller's market? Are prices going up? Is there too much new construction? Thanks to [...]

The annual sold report is in and it is with sincere gratitude that we extend our thank you to those who chose Michael Saunders & Company to achieve their real estate goals. Together, our agents reached over $2.75 billion dollars in residential sales volume in 2017 in our three county region – Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte. Click here to view [...]

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 [...]

Curious how the real estate market is doing along Florida’s Gulf Coast? We are bringing you a look at all the big picture trends from the third quarter of 2017. Breaking it down for us and comparing the current market to that of our [...]

Michael Saunders & Company has completed the most significant residential sale of the year in Boca Grande, with the $7.4 million closing of a Gulf-front, Mediterranean-inspired retreat in the heart of the popular Gasparilla Island village. Realtor Carol Stewart of Michael Saunders & Company's Boca Grande office represented the seller. [...]

  Fall has finally arrived in Southwest Florida. As we welcome the cooler weather, pumpkins, and the beginning of season, the SaundersBEST Magazine has arrived, curating a selection of  the finest in luxury Manatee, Charlotte and Sarasota real estate. Beyond presenting exceptional properties, our eighth issue provides a glimpse into [...]

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 [...]

On 27th and 28th of October many of London’s wealthiest people will be making their way to prestigious Olympia to preview a selection of the most desirable homes from around the world. It is in this rarified environment that [...]