Tidings of good cheer, camaraderie, and charitable giving have kept the numerous offices of Michael Saunders & Company in high spirits all December long. From evenings of laughter to an outpour of giving, our teams have been filled with the meaning of the season, finishing 2018 strong and getting ready for a prosperous new year for [...]

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 [...]

From one of the "South's Best Cities" to being named a "Dreamy Beach Town for Entrepreneurs," Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties have been raking in some impressive national accolades in 2018. When compiling the year's list, we certainly noticed a number of themes. Consider us spoiled but it's not so surprising to read that our [...]

While temperatures may still be nice and warm, that doesn't stop Floridians from pulling out all the seasonal stops for fall. From pumpkin festivals to races, and costume contests to ghost stories, our region certainly knows how to get in the "spirit" and celebrate autumn. We are presenting eleven fall festivals for your enjoyment [...]

Keeping up with the busy and demanding life of a CEO is hard work, and we at Michael Saunders & Company often find ourselves asking, “Where in the world is Michael Saunders?” Well, today, she is donning one of her trademark scarves in breathtaking Barcelona, Spain. Representing the company and our incredible region, Michael - along [...]

If you are considering moving to Florida, you are not alone. Nearly 1,000 people are added to our population everyday. But there's a lot to consider before picking a place along our sunkissed shores and calling it home. To help discover your piece of paradise, we are presenting 8 things you should know before moving to Florida. [...]

Fall is upon the Gulf Coast and with it brings the routine of kids going back to school (parents rejoice!), initial delusions of shopping early for the holidays and of course a variety of businesses opening their doors to troves of seasonal visitors embracing new restaurant trends and a relaxed way of life. Whether looking for pastries,

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The Miss America pageant took place Sunday, September 9th and the whole country enjoyed the annual return of this nearly hundred-year-old competition. To mark the occasion, we are taking a look back when the Miss Florida pageant was held right here in Sarasota in our new video series, [...]

Summer is officially here! Our snowbirds have returned to their homes in the north and things around Southwest Florida tend to slow down for the season. Still, for all the local "year-rounders", there are so many reasons we think summer here is the tops. Here are a bunch of reasons why we love the summer! [...]