While warm and sunny year-round, the Gulf Coast of Florida has a full spectrum of summer fun throughout July. What better way to get into the patriotic spirit than showcase a sampling of the delightful festivities ahead. [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

Twas the holidays around MSC And each office gathered together To celebrate the season In beautiful 70 degree weather.

From parties to lunches, Dinners and giving, The festivities were grand - A yuletide way of living.

On a trip we'll go Around to all of our teams As they joined in falala And many a picturesque holiday meme.

Thanksgiving was lovely And giving, the ultimate prize - From feeding families who need it most To the handing over of holiday [...]

Perhaps you’ve felt it? A fresh wind from the north signifying the end of summer. As the warmer months melt into fall, our region is abuzz with festivals and fun happenings. Here’s a list of some of our favorites. See if you can make it to all of them! [...]

The Sarasota area continues to grow and thrive in exciting ways. Read on to discover and more!

A Dar-Winning New Restaurant

Local Chef, Darwin Santa Maria, will be opening his newest venture this month. Dubbed “Darwin Evolutionary Cuisine”, the restaurant will serve up the Chef’s signature ceviche, skirt steak with chimichurri sauce, [...]

Next Tuesday marks Independence Day, a special date filled with picnics and parades, fun and fireworks, and a fabulous occasion to proudly sing the Star Spangled Banner. The Sarasota area hosts a number of exciting events sure to make July 4th weekend special for all ages, and we’ve rounded up some of the best ones right here: [...]

The Michael Saunders & Company Anna Maria island office is celebrating its one-year anniversary. The office, which opened May 1, 2016, was established to serve buyers and sellers from Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach. Growth of the office and company presence on the island has been exceptional, with the addition of 10 [...]

Our series "Saunders Stories" has returned with a look at Michael's youth on the north end of Longboat Key. She reflects on how her family's entrepreneurial spirit - owning and operating a marina - has left a lasting mark on her DNA.  

"I have the entrepreneurial spirit in my DNA. I can go back to Uncle Johnny with his steam boat that [...]