It was a day-long event never before seen on this side of the Atlantic; and definitely a first for Sarasota—if not our hemisphere.  So naturally we arrived at last year’s American debut of “PINC” bristling with excitement and high expectations, even though most of us had absolutely no clue what to expect. At day’s end, however, [...]

This week's Saunders in 60 takes us to beloved Boca Grande where residents are returning for season.   We hope you'll join us Saturday, November 28th from 5-8pm for the Grand Re-Opening of our Boca Grande office at 420 E Railroad Ave. To learn more about this barrier island 50 miles to the south of Sarasota, here are some links [...]

This week at the Michael Saunders & Company sales meeting for the Sarasota offices, we asked our Veterans in attendance to stand as we took a moment to thank them for their service to our country. Afterwards, I sat briefly with [...]

Longboat Key is making news as a top island in the United States. Conde Nast, the renowned luxury travel and lifestyle publication, recently held their 2015 Readers' Choice Awards and the local barrier island rated very well with readers. Tune in to the Saunders in 60 see where it landed and what readers love about it.   Other top islands on the [...]

This time last year, the buzz throughout Southwest Florida’s commercial real estate market focused on the pending debut of the Mall at University Town Center; and whether its opening would establish a new center of gravity for the region’s retail sector. Last week, even as the mall celebrated a successful first year, the fear that it [...]

One of the most fundamental concepts in economics is that of supply and demand. For homeowners on Siesta Key, the demand for vacation rentals far outweighs the supply. TripAdvisor recently published an article listing the best places in America to own a home if you’re looking to bring in some extra money. They shared [...]

The Generation X homebuyer makes up 27% of those purchasing homes nationwide. Tune into the Saunders in 60 to learn about real estate and the post-Baby Boomer generation – what, why, and where they choose to buy. According to the National Association of Realtors®, Generation X was born between 1965-1979. Source: National Association of [...]

From pumpkins to palm trees, art, and architecture, the MSC Blog and the Saunders in 60 are bringing you a mix of October festivals in Sarasota and beyond that are sure to keep you celebrating fall throughout the entire month. Watch our video for top picks and then view the list below for more information. [...]

Football season is back and we’ve brought you three perfect pads in Casey Key, Panther Ridge, and Palmer Ranch for watching the game.   To view each of these luxury homes for sale visit michaelsaunders.com. 1143 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275 20015 77^th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34202 4788 Sweetmeadow Cir, Sarasota, FL 34238

Watch this week's Saunders in 60 to find out how Sarasota was ranked by Livability.com as one of the "Top 100 Best Places to Live" when compared to 2,000 small to mid-size cities in the United States. To view the entire list of results, go to Livability.com. Or learn more about the Sarasota area and our many lifestyles (from beach, golf and [...]