It is no secret that Michael Saunders & Company commands the luxury market in Southwest Florida real estate. For more than 40 years, we have represented and sold the region’s most desirable properties – experience counts. We are proud to market nationally and internationally distinctive properties with endless water views and [...]

Another 4^th of July is upon us, and the Sarasota area offers a fabulous variety of ways to celebrate our great nation’s independence. From fireworks and parades to baseball and barbecue, check out the top 10 area events taking place in honor of Independence Day: [...]

The master bedroom should be a sanctuary in the home – a place to wake up feeling refreshed and retire each evening in comfort.  These 5 masterful masters in Manatee, Lee and Sarasota homes for sale will have you dreaming of drifting off in style: [...]

Casey Key has recently found its way into the national spotlight.  The Today Show , Realtor.com, and other news sources have reported that Rosie O’Donnell, who is going through a divorce, is selling her luxurious island home. 703 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275 - MLS A4113565, Michael Saunders & Company As one of the gems of our Gulf Coast, Casey Key rests alongside [...]

When you think of the all the magnificent settings on the Gulf Coast, it follows that the Gulf of Mexico is our region’s central landmark…or should I say watermark? Be that as it may, from Bays to Canals, Rivers, and Bayous, many distinctive waterways sculpt our shores. Here, we’ve compiled ten different homes on ten different bodies of water to illustrate the variety of waterfront living our coast offers. [...]

It’s Super Bowl Sunday this weekend, and the biggest game of the year calls for the ultimate game day experience. In honor of this (almost) national holiday, we rounded up six mega media rooms in  Sarasota and Manatee homes for sale that score a touchdown when it comes to entertaining. 1726 Questar Lane With a full sports bar, theater [...]

A love of boating was behind the December sale of this $900,000 waterfront home in Punta Gorda, Florida. “From their dock, it’s less than five minutes to open water,” explained Elizabeth Burr, Realtor with Michael Saunders & Company who brought the buyers.  “They are avid boaters like I am and were very interested in the deep [...]

We just shared the most popular properties of 2014, but what are buyers interested in this week? We’ve made it easy to see which homes for sale and for rent on MichaelSaunders.com attracted the most attention over the past seven days.  Here they are in reverse order: 10. 5445 Pamela Wood Way, Unit 160 | Sarasota 9. 13131 Placida Point [...]

2014 was an impressive year for theSaundersBlog. We shared up-to-the-minute news in real estate, unbelievable homes for sale, and what it’s really like to live in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and Lee Counties. From things-to-do for Halloween to a fun boating expedition of our barrier islands, there were numerous blog posts that resonated most with our readers. Here are the ten most popular stories of 2014: [...]

The dining room sets the stage for one of the most important family feasts of the year – Thanksgiving dinner. In honor of this special occasion, we rounded up five delectable dining rooms [...]