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Congratulations to the Michael Saunders & Company agents and teams who have been named to the 2025 RealTrends Verified list—placing them among the top 1.5% of real estate professionals [...]

Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce that Chip Murphy, Executive Vice President, has been named one of Inman’s 2025 Future Leaders in Real Estate. This national recognition celebrates the most inspiring professionals under 40 who are shaping the future of the industry through innovation, leadership, and forward-thinking [...]

Following extensive hurricane damage, the boutique office is back—rebuilt, refreshed, and ready to serve.

After nearly seven months of closure following severe hurricane damage, Michael Saunders & Company is pleased to announce the official reopening of its Anna Maria Island office as of April 29, 2025. Located along Marina Drive in the [...]

Buyer plans careful historic restoration of 1926 Arcadia landmark

by Rich Mullins

Michael Saunders & Company’s Commercial Division (MSC) is proud to announce the successful purchase of the 1926 Rosin Arcade building at 101 W Oak Street, Arcadia, FL, for $2.1 million. The spectacular 30,000 square-foot pink and white building with gothic [...]

SARASOTA, FL — Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce a record-breaking sale by Realtor® Tina Ciaccio in The Country Club at Lakewood Ranch. The estate at 7045 Portmarnock Place has sold for $5,900,000, marking the highest sale ever recorded in this prestigious community’s history. Located in the sought-after enclave of [...]

Pretiola Sands Estate, a remarkable 5-bedroom, 5/2 bath beachfront property located on Casey Key has been sold for $9,196,000 million by top-producing Realtor® Kim Ogilive, who expertly represented the seller in this transaction. This extraordinary waterfront estate at 1776 Casey Key Rd is a private, gated sanctuary spanning 1.4 acres of [...]

At LeadingRE’s Limitless Conference 2025, Michael Saunders & Company proudly brought home three prestigious awards, further solidifying its position as a leader in the real estate industry. Held annually, the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) conference gathers top-performing brokerages and real estate agents from [...]

Michael Saunders & Company is proud to celebrate the incredible achievements of three of our esteemed agents who have been ranked among the Top 10 real estate professionals in Sarasota-Manatee Counties for 2024. In an article written by Derek Gilliam in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Lynn Morris, Georgia Kopelousos, and Kim Ogilvie have been [...]

Michael Saunders & Company’s Commercial Division is proud to announce that Eric Massey, Commercial Advisor, has successfully closed another lease, demonstrating his continued dedication to securing outstanding commercial real estate opportunities for clients. The recently leased property is located at 40 N. Osprey Ave, 2nd Floor. This [...]