Think you can't find a dreamy waterfront condominium for under $500,000? Think again. A quick search of MichaelSaunders.com had us viewing oodles of attractive options from the islands to the mainland.

6326 Midnight Pass Rd #304, Siesta Key Enjoy life presidential-style from El Presidente, a Gulf-front complex on Siesta Key. And when your [...]

Monday, May 25^th, is Memorial Day, and while the 3-day weekend is certainly a chance to enjoy parades, family BBQs, building sandcastles and relaxing, it is also a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who have bravely served, and continue to serve, in the United States Military. In honor of this patriotic holiday, here are 7 [...]

The master bedroom should be a sanctuary in the home – a place to wake up feeling refreshed and retire each evening in comfort.  These 5 masterful masters in Manatee, Lee and Sarasota homes for sale will have you dreaming of drifting off in style: [...]

I was recently treated to a tour of Granada Park. An intimate enclave of only 25 homes, Granada Park is located centrally in Sarasota, “West of the Trail”.  It offers low maintenance, gated living convenient to Siesta Key and downtown. This beautifully-planned neighborhood is situated not far from the Publix at Paradise Plaza (which, if you didn’t know, Publix was just ranked the [...]

Over 1,350 photos from hundreds of participants covering four Gulf Coast counties, $2,000 in prize money, four weekly winners, one grand prize winner, and more stunning sunset snapshots than we could have possibly imagined, and the close of the #SaundersSights photo contest  goes out with a [...]

  It was a Tuesday like any other (unless you included my epic internal struggle as I am trying my best to go coffee-free). Still, I made it to the Michael Saunders & Company sales meeting on time (8:30am) and in typical fashion, I took it all in as MSC agents connected over coffee (sigh) on the state of the market, and shared new [...]

Casey Key has recently found its way into the national spotlight.  The Today Show , Realtor.com, and other news sources have reported that Rosie O’Donnell, who is going through a divorce, is selling her luxurious island home. 703 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275 - MLS A4113565, Michael Saunders & Company As one of the gems of our Gulf Coast, Casey Key rests alongside [...]

After Sunday night’s Academy Awards, America’s annual season of awards begins to wind down. Naturally, these award shows remind us of all the “best of” accolades that have been regularly bestowed on our region by a number of media organizations. [...]

Trip Advisor has awarded the very best in travel destinations for 2015, and Siesta Beach was named the number one beach in the United States! To celebrate this achievement, we wanted to share a selection of spectacular Siesta Key homes for sale – all of which are only moments away from white sands, warm waters, and stunning sunsets. [...]

The authority in all things coastal has named Venice, Florida a finalist for “Happiest Seaside Town” in America. Coastal Living has rounded up the top ten seaside destinations that make you smile and while this moniker comes as no surprise for locals and all of us at Michael Saunders & Company, we are thrilled to see it recognized! To determine the finalists, [...]