In April, combined home sales for Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties hit its second highest mark in history.  In fact, closed transactions fell just shy of besting the region’s all-time record of 2,702 closed sales in a single month—set exactly ten years ago in April 2004. Pending sales were similarly robust, turning in the [...]

Sun-drenched, white sand beaches. Thrilling arts and culture. Championship golf courses. These are just some of the things that make the Sarasota area such an incredible place to live – but it may surprise you to learn that we can also add award-winning, world-class cuisine to the list.

With the highest concentration of Zagat®-rated restaurants in Florida, Sarasota is a bona fide foodie’s heaven, and [...]

“We’re well into this year’s home buying season and too many potential buyers and sellers are sitting on the sidelines because they’re afraid they can’t qualify for a home loan—before they’ve looked into it,” says [...]

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The first official Mother’s Day was celebrated in the United States on May 9^th, 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation to establish the holiday.  One hundred years later, we are proud to uphold the tradition of honoring the women who care for us, love us, and guide us. This year’s [...]

In yet another slap in the face from the winter season that just wouldn't quit, a spring snow storm tore across the U.S. on April 15th, just as taxpayers were racing to settle-up with Uncle Sam as the final moments of tax season ticked down.  Presumably, neither season will be recalled with unmitigated joy by those who experienced the [...]

He likes homemade biscuits, boating, and Boca Grande. The latest interviewee for our continuing blog series, 23 About Me, is the Director of Michael Saunders & Company’s Commercial Group, Dennis Dahm.   With the company for over twenty years, read on to learn about his passion for being on the water, what instrument he could use some [...]

Everywhere you look, spring has sprung throughout Southwest Florida.  From the vibrantly-colored Royal Poinciana and Jacaranda Trees—to the intoxicating fragrance of orange blossoms on the breeze—Mother Nature always seems to save her best handiwork for the Sunshine State. As everyone who lives in Florida full time knows, there are [...]

Every year since 1999, Sarasota has rolled out the palm tree-lined red carpet to welcome filmmakers, actors and movie industry aficionados to the Sarasota Film Festival. Now in its 16^th year, the Festival kicked off last Friday, April 4, and runs through April 13. An electric celebration of the art of film making, you can expect an [...]

This Friday, April 4, marks the beginning of the 2014 De Soto Seafood Festival. A much anticipated and highly popular family attraction, the three-day event celebrates all things seafood – along with live music, craft vendors and exciting activities. The Seafood Festival is a long-standing tradition that began in 1984 as the primary [...]