We can’t seem to get enough of good mid-century modern design and when it’s a waterfront Sarasota home by renowned architects, Paul Rudolph and Ralph Twitchell, all bets are off. This week’s Saunders in 60 features a clean-lined listing of historic significance, the Burnette House. The Burnette House at 1201 Hillview Drive in Sarasota, [...]

Once in a while, a property comes along that has everyone’s jaws dropping. Welcome to $18 million Aquadisia on Siesta Key. This magnificent, just listed home for sale resides on world-renowned Siesta Key, a barrier island off the coast of Sarasota and home to what has been named the #1 beach in the United States. Just south of the [...]

Big news in education has got much of southwest Florida excited for the shape of things to come. Four of Sarasota’s top-rated colleges are joining forces to provide unprecedented access to education and resources for over 20,000 local students. Watch the Saunders in 60 to catch all the details. [...]

  On a recent visit to Sandhamn Place on Longboat Key, I was reminded just how special our slice of Florida paradise is. Set along one of the widest parts of Sarasota Bay amidst tropical canopies, a story-book lagoon, and intimate natural surroundings, a grouping of only nine luxury homes are poised to offer a dreamy [...]

2016 is here and we are kicking off the new year with good news for home buyers. Listings are on the rise, so those looking to purchase a home in Sarasota, Manatee, or Charlotte County have considerable more options from which to choose. Watch the Saunders in 60 where we break it down further and offer a look at three [...]

MichaelSaunders.com saw over 12.5 million views in 2015.  We thought it would be interesting to find out which Manatee, Charlotte, and Sarasota homes for sale lead the pack in popularity. Nine out of ten are located on one of our barrier islands, while 50% reside on the same one. Here are the top ten listings in reverse order:

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  10. 1726 Questar [...]

In the spirit of the holidays, the "Saunders in 60" was filmed on location at the beautiful Powel Crosley Estate in Manatee County. Our host was joined by the cast of "Dickens at the Crosley" to sing and share a traditional holiday carol.   [...]

On Florida’s Gulf Coast, we don’t typically see ice, sleet, or snow (unless you include December 24^th, 1989 when it flurried and I grabbed icicles off the roof and put them in the freezer as proof that it really happened). Nonetheless, when December comes, nothing says the holidays are here like twinkling lights, jolly festivals, and [...]

Nothing signifies the start of season in Boca Grande like the annual Christmas Walk. The community gathers in the historic village to celebrate the holiday spirit - visiting shops, enjoying tasty treats, and meeting Santa Claus as he is chauffeured about town by the Boca Grande Fire Department. It was also the perfect time for Michael [...]

North of Fruitville in Sarasota rests the Rosemary District. Known for it's eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, fitness facilities, and architecture and interior design firms, the neighborhood is a vibrant extension of downtown Sarasota. Its location is hard to beat; residents can easily walk to the Sarasota Farmer's Market, or the [...]