Not a day goes by that our agents aren’t out in their neighborhoods and communities introducing newcomers to Southwest Florida.  And not a day goes by that we don’t hear back from one of them with an expression of gratitude for our agent’s help in discovering their perfect place in paradise.  Likewise, seldom does a day go by when we [...]

SARASOTA, Florida—(December 16, 2015)—Michael Saunders, Founder and CEO of Michael Saunders & Company, has been named to the “Inman Top 101,” the magazine’s new ranking of the most influential people in U.S. real estate, it was announced today from Inman’s headquarters in Emeryville, CA. The Inman 101 was assembled to recognize [...]

Our London affiliate, Mayfair International Realty, recently journeyed across the pond to visit the team at Michael Saunders & Company. Nick Churton, Managing Director, and Annette Reeve, Director, toured luxury properties, attended a sales meeting, and met with MSC leadership to discuss the latest trends in international real estate. So what exactly is Mayfair? And how do they keep us connected globally? We’ve got your answers here: [...]

Less than a month ago—on November 9^th—a single painting by Amedeo Modigliani fetched the breathtaking sum of $170.4 million at Christie’s Fine Art Auction House, in New York.  In doing so, it established a new world record for a painting by Modigliani; and achieved one of the highest prices ever paid for a work of art at auction. [...]

Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several successful closings and leases made possible through the professional representation of our agents who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of commercial customers in buying, selling, or [...]

Nestled just minutes from Boca Grande and 45 miles south of Sarasota, you'll discover Placida / Cape Haze. Those who know the area treasure its old-Florida feel where life moves at a slow, serene pace. Mother Nature is more important than smart phones and boating is better than the bustle of city life. And for the brand new gated [...]

State of the Market for Manatee, Charlotte, and Sarasota Counties - This time last year, the buzz surrounding Southwest Florida’s commercial real estate market focused almost solely on the opening of the Mall at University Town Center; and whether its pending debut would establish a new center of gravity for the region’s retail sector. [...]

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 [...]

University Park is a popular area of Sarasota/Bradenton these days. Between the new Mall at University Town Center, the Benderson Rowing Park to the south, and residential and commercial developments popping up in the surrounding areas, what was twenty years ago thought to be “out east” is now central to just about everything. And in a [...]

A company-wide invitation, a fancy bayside address, and a corporate sanction allowing for jeans. November 2^nd was off to a good start. It was almost lunchtime as nearly 150 full-time employees (no sales agents) arrived at the Hyatt. Boxed lunches, name tags, and bandanas were provided and we headed to our tables to meet our team members [...]