Acclaimed Washington, D.C., dining concept will bring Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and hospitality to downtown Sarasota

Balos Restaurant, the elevated Washington, D.C., dining destination known for its contemporary approach to Mediterranean cuisine and hospitality, will open its first Florida location at The Edge Sarasota, the luxury condominium…

From a singular vision to a global legacy, Michael Saunders has spent five decades defining Gulf Coast luxury real estate

In 1976, Sarasota was already known for its natural beauty and cultural vitality, but its luxury real estate market had yet to find its defining voice. When Michael Saunders opened her brokerage that year, she [...]

Sarasota has a reputation for unsurpassed natural beauty, but there’s a surprise side to this small jewel on Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. The variety of visual and performing arts, culture and immersive environmental experiences exceeds expectations. A three-day weekend barely scratches the surface and calls for some hard choices. Add [...]

From the earliest days of her career, Michael Saunders believed a successful business should do more than thrive in a community — it should help strengthen it.

“That was always clear to me,” Michael says. “If you’re fortunate enough to build a business in a community, you have a responsibility to support it, to invest in it, and to [...]

The Waldorf Astoria on New York’s Park Avenue reigns as one of America’s most revered Art Deco landmarks. Built in 1931, the hotel ushered in modern luxuries such as 24-hour room service and in-room telephones. It also gave rise to enduring culinary icons including Eggs Benedict, Waldorf Salad, and Red Velvet Cake. The name alone has become [...]

Southwest Florida’s growth story is unfolding one community at a time, and North Port continues to prove why it is one of the region’s most exciting places to live, work, and invest. The announcement that [...]

Very few residences have a backstory linked to pop culture royalty. But this one does. On the surface, 510 Harbor Gate Way on Longboat Key may look like a stunning waterfront home inside the gated community of Bay Isles with panoramic water views, a private dock, and one of the most architecturally distinctive floor plans you'll find [...]