As in previous years, the fourth and final quarter was largely a continuation of the market behavior seen in Q3, with inventory levels slightly outpacing demand and a balancing of the median sales price that peaked in the middle of the quarter before tapering down. In this quarterly report, we're taking a look at the three driving factors [...]

Since 1976, Michael Saunders & Company has been the known and trusted name in luxury real estate in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties. We proudly present the luxury sales results and applaud our experienced agents for successfully facilitating these transactions in the fourth quarter of 2018. Michael Saunders & Company also thanks [...]

In this quarter's newsletter, we explore the importance of municipal lien searches and why county turnaround times need to be factored into the closing process to avoid buyers inheriting unnecessary bills from the sellers. The below, real-life example is not uncommon and one of the many reasons a [...]

For 42 years, Michael Saunders & Company has been proudly independent with no intention of ever changing that. This is mostly derived from Michael Saunders, CEO and Founder, starting the business in 1976 when, as a woman, you had to be strong, you had to be determined, and you had to make your own path. Over the years, the company has had [...]

The MSC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Michael Saunders & Company, completed its summer grant distribution cycle this week, providing 41 non-profit organizations throughout the Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte Counties with $58,390 collectively. With contributions from more than [...]

While we realize the premise of What's New SRQ is to share all the great additions to our area, we can't express how excited we are for more and more businesses to join the ranks. Discover what Baltimore-based company is making a move as well as two new restaurants poised to hit the [...]

The Sarasota area continues to grow and thrive in exciting ways. Read on to discover and more!

Say Hello to Bravo

Located at the Westfield Siesta Key Mall, the new Bravo Coastal Bar & Kitchen opened in late August. The new restaurant is in good company in the former Southgate Plaza location, with popular CinéBistro as one of its neighbors. [...]

The Sarasota area continues to grow and thrive in exciting ways. Read on to discover and more!

A Dar-Winning New Restaurant

Local Chef, Darwin Santa Maria, will be opening his newest venture this month. Dubbed “Darwin Evolutionary Cuisine”, the restaurant will serve up the Chef’s signature ceviche, skirt steak with chimichurri sauce, [...]