As our region adapts to the new way of life since the COVID-19 pandemic struck, our agents continue to answer the call of community needs. From spreading hope to making others smile, to providing significant support to those most affected. In January, [...]

  A message from our CEO and Founder, Michael Saunders, and President, Drayton Saunders: We have an amazing community who will address the current unfolding and necessary measures needed during these unprecedented times to protect the safety and wellbeing of our community.  We endorse safety but not isolation.  We want to stay [...]

State of the Market

The tri-county area commercial market posted strong market fundamentals through 2019 for all property types. Looking back at the year and similar to 2017 and 2018, the largest commercial sales in the market involved multi-family properties. Overall office rents increased throughout the year. New industrial/flex [...]

In 2019, Michael Saunders & Company Led in Market Share for All Price Points, Luxury and Ultra-High-End Sales

  As reported by third-party MLS data service Trendgraphix, locally owned, independent brokerage Michael Saunders & Company came out of 2019 as the leader in market share for sales volume in all prices ranges across Sarasota, [...]

It was with great pride that Michael Saunders & Company leadership, staff and agents gathered at the Lakewood Ranch office on January 15^th for the MSC Foundation year-end grant distribution event. Also in attendance were more than 70 individuals, representing 52 local non-profit organizations throughout Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte [...]

Every December, our associates look forward to a special visit from our extended family. The directors of our London office affiliate, Mayfair International Realty, journey to Florida to tour the ever-evolving Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. It is always a pleasure to catch up with Annette Reeve and Nick Churton and gain new [...]

Closing the chapter on one decade and beginning a new one inspires reflection on the lessons learned and preparation of what is to come. Michael Saunders, Founder and CEO of Michael Saunders & Company, is always looking for fruitful opportunities to learn something new that can be carried into the future. In September, she - along with [...]

There are a few things that gleefully remind us that spring is bustling in our region: warm breezes off the Gulf, exciting events and activities from Anna Maria Island to Boca Grande, and the first release of this year’s SaundersBEST Magazine. [...]

Michael Saunders & Company offices, teams and agents across Sarasota, Bradenton and Charlotte counties were honored with recognition and awards for their superlative performances during 2018. Hard-work, collaboration, and adherence to values conducted by our associates provided customers in the region another year of exceptional service, [...]

Much more than a collection of real estate agents, the Realtors® of Michael Saunders & Company are a passionate team of community-driven individuals. They wake up each morning with an understanding that every moment given to their customers is one spent in service of something greater and the best expression of their creative selves. We [...]