Waterfront property is a staple of the Southwest Florida region. In fact, it is the entity on which Michael Saunders & Company was founded in 1976. We'd venture so far to say had Aristotle been around today and found his vacation home on our beloved Gulf Coast, "the good life" would have most certainly entailed waking up to a bay, marina [...]

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 [...]

  Fall has finally arrived in Southwest Florida. As we welcome the cooler weather, pumpkins, and the beginning of season, the SaundersBEST Magazine has arrived, curating a selection of  the finest in luxury Manatee, Charlotte and Sarasota real estate. Beyond presenting exceptional properties, our eighth issue provides a glimpse into [...]

Since 1976, Michael Saunders & Company has been the name to know and trust in luxury real estate for Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties. We are pleased to present the 53 luxury sales our experienced agents successfully facilitated for the third quarter of 2017, and to congratulate the many happy sellers and buyers as they begin new [...]

The dog days of summer are officially here, and we teamed up with Instagram star @GoldenAlbus, to celebrate and cool off! Watch the video to explore some of the most spectacular pools in Sarasota! #LiveLikeAlbus [...]

Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, June 18^th, and in honor of the occasion, we are placing a spotlight on five spectacular properties for the many father figures in our lives. The Foodie Dad The magnificent newly-renovated kitchen at this Longboat Key home for sale, 501 Harbor Point Road, is on-trend with its crisp white counters and cabinetry, while offering plenty of space for preparing dad's specialities. [...]

Michael Saunders & Company is pleased to present a preview of Serenissima— a palatial Venetian masterpiece coming soon to the market. Listed at $26.5 million, the magnificent property sets the record for the most expensive home for sale ever in Sarasota-Manatee. Michael Moulton of the Company's Longboat Key South office will be [...]

  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: [...]