Long before it became a much-celebrated outpost for the visual and performing arts; and even before its miles of pristine coastline became a preferred destination for discerning beach goers the world over, [...]

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: [...]

Architecture-lovers rejoice! The month of October will host an unprecedented amount of architecture-related events in the Sarasota area. A Scintillating Week of Sarasota Mod This four-day festival celebrates the area’s iconic design movement from the mid-20^th century – the Sarasota School of Architecture.  If you love modernism, [...]

For anyone attracted to clean lines and an unembellished aesthetic, the Gulf Coast has a clear history of embracing modern design. The Sarasota School of Architecture is a movement that began here in the 1950’s resulting in highly innovative modern homes within the Sarasota area. [...]