It was clear from the start of 2021, after a year unlike any other, everyone was looking for a change of pace. Leading to an exceptional year of the community coming together to make the most of our new normal, as part of our review for the past year, we are looking at the power of community and connection. Looking back at the mid-winter [...]

Along the Suncoast, we do not need snow to embrace the spirit of the holidays; from city streets lined with lights, cheerful music playing in shops, to reliving the traditions that bring families together. When the holiday festivities draw near, we can all feel the excitement brewing. Our communities are rich in culture and creativity, [...]

Symbolizing hope and positivity going into the new year, MSC Foundation council members virtually united in December 2020 to award a total of $66,500 to local organizations. This marked the largest contribution since the formation of the Foundation in 2011. Embarking on its [...]

Much has happened since our spring issue of SaundersBest. In the days since – we’ve all been touched by the Covid-19 pandemic - that sadly took many lives- causing great heartache while affecting worldwide economic conditions. It is heartbreaking to see the toll of personal loss and financial hardship that this pandemic has caused [...]

The newest issue of SaundersBest is a look ahead. In some ways, it was a different world when we sent our spring/summer issue of SaundersBest Magazine to press earlier this year. COVID-19 had yet to constrain and challenge us. We were not sheltering in place. Businesses were bustling. Our focus for the issue was on the dawn of a new [...]

The fourth quarter of 2019 continued to build upon the positive growth and buyer energy seen in previous quarters showing pending sales up 6.7%, closed sales up 5.4% and median price appreciating 2%. Inventory remains down slightly, both overall and in new listings coming to market, with single-family homes taking the brunt of that [...]

The third quarter of 2019 saw the same stabilized growth of Q2 in both new inventory and median sales price. Consistent with a slower summer season, demand cooled with a slight bump of activity in August. Home values are up 2%, with average days on market increasing 8%, showing although buyers are taking their time, pricing is in line with [...]

Zagat may point you toward Andrea's and Bijou Cafe (which are great choices, for the record), but where do the locals prefer to dine for a quick bite or when cooking just isn't an option after a long day? We've asked our [...]

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. [...]

Over the last decade, the term "luxury" has acquired more and more ambiguity. Ask 10 of your friends what “the good life” means to them and you’ll undoubtedly receive a variety of responses – generally based on location, upbringing, hobbies, etc. As an affiliate of [...]