Thanks to the beautiful weather of Florida’s Gulf Coast, baseball in Sarasota has been a fixture for nearly a century. Every year, beginning in late February through early April, Major League teams gather from across the United States for spring training. Prepping for the start of the regular season, players relish the extra time to [...]

When was the last time you visited downtown Bradenton? This community offers a vibrant mix of arts, culture, sports, and recreation - all located in a picturesque, waterfront setting.  Charming streets of independent restaurants and mom-and-pop shops mingle with historic buildings, brick sidewalks and a riverfront park that opens [...]

We introduced you to Saunders Stories last week when we shared Michael Saunders' retelling of the time in 1976 when she decided to start her own real estate brokerage and call it [...]

From Brexit in the UK to a change in political leadership in the US, who'd have thought there would be so many changes in worldwide stability by the end of 2016? Our partners at [...]

Now entering our fifth decade of service on Florida's Gulf Coast, Michael Saunders & Company is made up of much more than office walls, real estate signs, and newspaper advertisements. At the heart of the company is our people, our partners, our history, and the story of our journey along the way. This week, we are introducing [...]

2016 was another great year for the MSC Blog. After launching our new and improved blogging site in 2015, the MSC Blog has continued to bring you the latest in real estate and lifestyle in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties. From top area events, to neighborhood profiles, and market updates, find out below which blogs received the [...]

MichaelSaunders.com received over 11.5 million views in 2016. Of that number, there were certain homes for sale that saw the most online love and we thought it would be fun to share the top ten (plus a bonus #11). That said, there were some surprises this year. Typically, the top-viewed homes [...]

In our second annual Saunders in 60 Holiday Special, we went behind-the-scenes with one of Sarasota's treasured cultural organizations, Gloria Musicae, as they prepared for their December 11th concert, "Too Hot to Handel". Taking place at the Sarasota Opera House, this professional vocal ensemble welcomed us as they rehearsed [...]

Star Wars: Rouge One is released in theaters this weekend. The story follows a group of unlikely heroes as they try and steal the plans of the Death Star, the ultimate tool of destruction. Marrying this legendary science fiction series with our experience in real estate, we thought it would be fun to write a property description of the [...]

At Michael Saunders & Company, one of our many goals is to bring buyers to your doorstep - whether they come from down the street, across the country, or around the world. As a resort-style destination, Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties draw visitors from near and far and our international affiliations help us connect with those [...]