Nestled just minutes from Boca Grande and 45 miles south of Sarasota, you'll discover Placida / Cape Haze. Those who know the area treasure its old-Florida feel where life moves at a slow, serene pace. Mother Nature is more important than smart phones and boating is better than the bustle of city life. And for the brand new gated [...]

State of the Market for Manatee, Charlotte, and Sarasota Counties - This time last year, the buzz surrounding Southwest Florida’s commercial real estate market focused almost solely on the opening of the Mall at University Town Center; and whether its pending debut would establish a new center of gravity for the region’s retail sector. [...]

North of Fruitville in Sarasota rests the Rosemary District. Known for it's eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, fitness facilities, and architecture and interior design firms, the neighborhood is a vibrant extension of downtown Sarasota. Its location is hard to beat; residents can easily walk to the Sarasota Farmer's Market, or the [...]

University Park is a popular area of Sarasota/Bradenton these days. Between the new Mall at University Town Center, the Benderson Rowing Park to the south, and residential and commercial developments popping up in the surrounding areas, what was twenty years ago thought to be “out east” is now central to just about everything. And in a [...]

A company-wide invitation, a fancy bayside address, and a corporate sanction allowing for jeans. November 2^nd was off to a good start. It was almost lunchtime as nearly 150 full-time employees (no sales agents) arrived at the Hyatt. Boxed lunches, name tags, and bandanas were provided and we headed to our tables to meet our team members [...]

Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several successful closings and leases made possible through the professional representation of our agents who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of commercial customers in buying, selling, or [...]

Our Manatee, Charlotte, and Sarasota homes for sale are no strangers to publicity. In addition to our award-winning, responsive website - which caters to one million users annually from over 190 countries – Michael Saunders & Company properties for sale appear in national and international online and print publications every month.   [...]

Longboat Key is making news as a top island in the United States. Conde Nast, the renowned luxury travel and lifestyle publication, recently held their 2015 Readers' Choice Awards and the local barrier island rated very well with readers. Tune in to the Saunders in 60 see where it landed and what readers love about it.   Other top islands on the [...]

At Michael Saunders & Company, we employ a tiered approach to place Manatee, Charlotte, and Sarasota homes for sale in front of international buyers. One of the surest ways to reach this overseas audience is through the internet, where our award-winning MichaelSaunders.com combines with over 2,000 popular real estate websites to bring your [...]

We are excited to announce the return of the SaundersBEST Magazine. In our 5th edition published by Florida Homes Magazine, Michael Saunders & Company continues to curate a sampling of the region’s finest luxury properties. In the latest issue, Manatee, Charlotte, and Sarasota homes for sale are arranged by lifestyle - Beach, Country, [...]