Zagat may point you toward Andrea's and Bijou Cafe (which are great choices, for the record), but where do the locals prefer to dine for a quick bite or when cooking just isn't an option after a long day? We've asked our [...]

One of the many draws of our coastal region is the ability to live out your captain’s dreams. If it’s the pirate’s life for you or just a weekend mariner, there are fantastic ports of call with top-rated services spanning Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties. From mooring your boat full-time to just needing some services done, [...]

Each year, visitors journey to Sarasota for the holiday season to trade-in snow boots and fires for sandals and pool parties. With the influx of guests and travelers falling in love with our area at the busiest time of the year, now is the perfect time to take advantage of purchasing a timeshare. Timeshare owners at [...]

Since 1976, Michael Saunders & Company has been the known and trusted name in luxury real estate in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. We proudly present the luxury sales results and applaud our experienced agents for successfully facilitating these transactions in the second quarter of 2019. Michael Saunders & Company also thanks [...]

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. [...]

Those in search of a newly-built home have a lot of decisions to make. How big? What price? What finishes? How soon? And you most certainly will be asking yourself, "where?" Well, we are presenting seven new home communities where the "where" doesn't just come with convenience and amenities,  the "where" is bundled with storied views and [...]

The beauty of owning a timeshare is the ability to create something special in familiar comforts, time and again. A girls’ retreat among sisters. The annual golf trip with the guys. Family vacations. Whatever the occasion, there is something unique about the traditions built by timeshare owners at [...]

As we March into the second quarter of 2019 (pun intended), we're reminded that part of what makes this season fly by as fast as it does are the picturesque landscapes that dot our coastlines. Whether you're a seasonal or full-time resident, or just discovering the region for the first time by talking to one of our [...]

Romance is blooming all around Southwest Florida. In fact, the metro area of North Port - Sarasota - Bradenton was just named the No. 1 Best Affordable Honeymoon Spot in the United States by Liability. Well, first comes love, and then comes marriage, and we have compiled a comprehensive list of some of the best destinations to say "I do" [...]