We’re excited to announce that MSC agent Lisa Harris has taken first place in the Black and White category of Selby Gardens' Virtual 45th Annual Juried Photographic Exhibition. Her winning photograph, titled In Harmony with Nature, showcases the beauty of the Guptill House and Lizzie G boat at Historic Spanish Point. Built in 1901 by Frank and Lizzie Webb Guptill, the [...]

Join Michael Saunders & Company, a proud long-time sponsor of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic, as sand sculptors from around the world converge on Siesta Key Beach to show off their remarkable sand-sculpting talents. The event kicks off on Friday, November 15 at 10 a.m. and runs through Monday, November 18th. Enjoy four days of live music, [...]

  Our hearts are with everyone affected by Hurricane Helene. At Michael Saunders & Company, we remain committed to helping our community navigate through this challenging time. This page provides information on available resources for those affected and ways people can help with relief efforts. [...]

  A remarkable beachfront estate in the coastal community of Boca Grande has been sold for $21 million, marking one of the highest property sales in the area. Carol Stewart, a top-producing Realtor® with Michael Saunders & Company, expertly represented both the buyer and the seller in this transaction. This impressive beachfront [...]

On August 17th, 2024, new real estate industry standards went into effect.

HERE IS WHAT THIS MEANS FOR HOMEBUYERS:  

• When working with your agent, you will sign a written agreement before touring a home.

• This agreement, called the Exclusive Buyer Broker Agreement (EBBA), will explicitly outline services and fees. This ensures both

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Founder and CEO, Michael Saunders, has been recognized in Sarasota Magazine's prestigious "Women of Influence" feature. This honor celebrates the remarkable women who have shaped our community through their leadership, innovation, and dedication. Michael's inclusion in this esteemed group highlights her significant contributions to the [...]

  SARASOTA, FL (July 18, 2024) – Jennifer Linehan, one of Sarasota’s top-performing real estate advisors, is returning to Michael Saunders & Company. In 2021, Linehan negotiated the highest residential sale ever recorded in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. With nearly two decades of experience in the Sarasota real estate market, she [...]

The string of barrier islands that grace our Gulf Coast offer an array of stunning natural beauty, wildlife habitats, and recreational opportunities, which all enhance the plethora of residential lifestyle choices. Long and narrow, the islands, also known as “keys,” stretch along 40 miles of Gulf Coast shoreline and are bounded by the [...]

A new 49-unit downtown workforce housing community called On the Park is being developed, with half of its apartments reserved for employees of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s office. The project is led by One Stop Housing and will be located on School Avenue across from Payne Park, on land donated by real estate businesswoman Michael [...]

In a wonderful display of community unity to benefit the environment, real estate agents from Michael Saunders & Company's Holmes Beach and Bradenton offices united with the Special Olympics on June 30th to perform a beach clean-up on Anna Maria Island. Approximately 50 people, including 20 Special Olympic athletes and 10 chaperones, [...]