From “#1 Beach” to “Best City for Small Businesses”, our region saw its share of notable achievements in 2017. We've compiled a list of Manatee, Charlotte, and Sarasota accolades - 20 more reasons why we love where we live. [...]

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 [...]

"Dr. Beach" names Sarasota's Siesta Beach the best beach in the United States. Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, coastal expert and professor at Florida International University, has announced the [...]

Siesta Beach is in the headlines once again! TripAdvisor has named our famed destination the No. 1 beach in the United States in their 2017 Travelers' Choice Awards. They also designated it the No. 5 beach in the world (and the only U.S. beach to rank on the global list). "Siesta Key is no stranger to accolades and the allure of living [...]

Thanks to the beautiful weather of Florida’s Gulf Coast, baseball in Sarasota has been a fixture for nearly a century. Every year, beginning in late February through early April, Major League teams gather from across the United States for spring training. Prepping for the start of the regular season, players relish the extra time to [...]

It’s hard to believe an entire year has gone by since the Michael Saunders & Company Marketing Team launched the Saunders in 60. Dedicated to the latest in real estate and lifestyle in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte County, the Saunders in 60 has covered a wide range of topics in short and sweet segments from [...]

Siesta Beach is no stranger to accolades for its supreme sands. In the just-released list of “America’s Best Beaches”, Florida International University professor Stephen Leatherman, also known as Dr. Beach, has ranked Siesta number two in the country. This marks the first time since 2011 that Siesta Beach has appeared on Dr. [...]

A favorite destination for vacationers from around the world, Siesta Key has been busy during the month of March thanks to the bustling Spring Break season. Sarasota County recently completed over $20 million of enhancements to our #1 beach while Siesta Key homes for sale draw inquiries from the island's visitors. Watch our Saunders in 60 [...]

Trip Advisor has awarded the very best in travel destinations for 2015, and Siesta Beach was named the number one beach in the United States! To celebrate this achievement, we wanted to share a selection of spectacular Siesta Key homes for sale – all of which are only moments away from white sands, warm waters, and stunning sunsets. [...]