Whether you are a walker, runner, bicyclist, or adventure-seeker, Florida's Gulf Coast offers any number of scenic locations to enjoy the landscape while you burn those calories. Of course, during the summer months, the afternoons can get pretty hot, which is why the early morning or evening hours are when fitness enthusiasts are out in [...]

Moms undoubtedly deserve adoration any day of the year, but Mother's Day is just around the corner on Sunday, May 14th, and what better time to truly express your love and appreciation? Although you can never go wrong with the classic breakfast in bed and a homemade card, we have rounded up some lovely ways to make Mother's Day extra [...]

Don't let spending Valentine's Day in Southwest Florida catch you unawares! Mark this romantic occasion with the perfect date planned for you and your sweetheart. We are offering up our top 10 romantic ideas to make this Valentine's Day a memorable one! [...]

There are so many events this October in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties, it’s almost as if fall festivals are falling from the sky! We are bringing you a selection of some of our top picks along Florida's Gulf Coast happening in the weeks ahead. [...]

Afternoon showers are a thing of clockwork during the Florida summer. They keep our grass green, our cars washed, and our umbrellas close-at-hand. But, the good news is that the rains move fast and they never seem to last longer than an hour. Plus, it's the reason our summer sunsets are so spectacular! Still, if you are looking to plan [...]

Memorial Day honors the men and women who have given their lives while serving in the country's armed forces. Observed the last Monday of May, this year's day of honor is celebrated May 30th. Here, the Saunders in 60 and the MSC Blog are serving up a list of top events in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte County to make Memorial Day a [...]

2016 is here and we are kicking off the new year with good news for home buyers. Listings are on the rise, so those looking to purchase a home in Sarasota, Manatee, or Charlotte County have considerable more options from which to choose. Watch the Saunders in 60 where we break it down further and offer a look at three [...]

On Florida’s Gulf Coast, we don’t typically see ice, sleet, or snow (unless you include December 24^th, 1989 when it flurried and I grabbed icicles off the roof and put them in the freezer as proof that it really happened). Nonetheless, when December comes, nothing says the holidays are here like twinkling lights, jolly festivals, and [...]

Mom. She does so much for us all year long. With one official day to celebrate how amazing she is, it’s up to us to make it memorable. Here are 10 ways to show you care in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties: [...]

A love of boating was behind the December sale of this $900,000 waterfront home in Punta Gorda, Florida. “From their dock, it’s less than five minutes to open water,” explained Elizabeth Burr, Realtor with Michael Saunders & Company who brought the buyers.  “They are avid boaters like I am and were very interested in the deep [...]