Although spring began right on schedule with last Sunday’s vernal equinox, Easter seldom arrives as early as it did this year.  Meanwhile Passover—which usually overlaps closely with Easter—is still nearly four weeks away! Traditionally, the passage of these two spring holidays begins the unofficial winding-down of Southwest [...]

Every generation has their particular set of motivations and habits when buying a home. This week's Saunders in 60 is pulling back the curtain on the characteristics of the Baby Boomer homebuyer thanks to [...]

Beyond beautiful weather, spring break, and seasonal festivities, March is the month for baseball along Florida's Gulf Coast. Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte County become the home to Major League teams as they practice before the start of the competitive season. Fans can attend games in [...]

Maybe it’s our blue skies, beaches, or mild temperatures but according to a recent report conducted by Gallup-Healthways, the people of Sarasota, Bradenton, and North Port are living happy and healthy. We've got all the smiling specifics in this week's Saunders in 60! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJjPz9Q8e9o   The report looks at [...]

You don’t have to love major league baseball to love the spectacle of attending a game, especially when it is played under glorious blue skies with warm, balmy breezes rustling the palms and bright orange pennants flapping aloft at Ed Smith Stadium—or “Birdland South,” as the ball park is officially known when the [...]

Multi-Year Partnership Will Cross Promote The Two Organizations And Their Mutual Commitment To Sarasota - Michael Saunders & Company has launched a multi-year partnership agreement with the Baltimore Orioles, it was announced today from the company’s headquarters in downtown Sarasota, Florida.  The two organizations saw an opportunity [...]

Nothing says romance like spending time with your sweetheart in a beautiful setting. With Valentine's Day nearly here, we are featuring five homes for sale in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte County that are cozy, intimate, and beyond beguiling.   [...]

We can’t seem to get enough of good mid-century modern design and when it’s a waterfront Sarasota home by renowned architects, Paul Rudolph and Ralph Twitchell, all bets are off. This week’s Saunders in 60 features a clean-lined listing of historic significance, the Burnette House. The Burnette House at 1201 Hillview Drive in Sarasota, [...]

The month of January offers Gulf Coast residents beautiful blue skies, crisp Florida temperatures, and a mix of events and festivals that are not to be missed. Tune into this week's Saunders in 60 to discover our top picks for Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties. [...]