Who doesn’t love spending time on one of our Gulf beaches? Dipping your toes in the warm water, reading a good book on the white sands, listening to the rhythmic sound of the waves, or simply standing there and watching the sunset… To enjoy endless days of [...]

In most places across the United States, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of a short-lived summer. Here on Florida’s Gulf Coast, it means there are just a few more weeks of balmy 90 degree temperatures before the climate cools to the luxurious 70's. Nevertheless, we don’t need an excuse to fire up the grill, take a dip in the pool and [...]

Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several closings made possible through the professional representation of our agents, who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of homebuyers and sellers. For the week ending June 28, 2014 the properties below sold for over $1 million.   [...]

From spectacular waterfront fireworks to exciting live concerts and pets on parade, there's more than enough fun to fill your Fourth of July on Florida’s Gulf Coast. So in honor of our great nation’s birthday, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best ways to party like a patriot: 1. Start Your Engines - Fourth of July weekend in Sarasota [...]

A lot can be said about summers in Florida – the most obvious being that it’s hot. And while I would certainly agree with that, I am a huge fan of being in Sarasota during the off-season. Here are 17 splendid reasons why: 1. Crazy Cool Sunsets. Our summer sunsets are truly awe-inspiring to behold. The weather patterns over our warmer [...]

When a Siesta Key property sold for $10.25 million in late May, it not only established a new benchmark for the much sought-after barrier island but also spoke volumes about the reinvigorated state of the region’s luxury real estate market. After several years in which property sales above $1 million limped along listlessly, they are [...]

As a modern design junkie, I am always keeping an eye out for homes that speak the language of clean lines. And I consistently feel a little thrill upon discovering a just listed, mid-century modern, [...]

Sun-drenched, white sand beaches. Thrilling arts and culture. Championship golf courses. These are just some of the things that make the Sarasota area such an incredible place to live – but it may surprise you to learn that we can also add award-winning, world-class cuisine to the list.

With the highest concentration of Zagat®-rated restaurants in Florida, Sarasota is a bona fide foodie’s heaven, and [...]

Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several closings made possible through the professional representation of our agents, who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of homebuyers and sellers.  For the week ending April 19, 2014 the properties below sold for over $1 [...]

Each month at The Saunders Blog, we channel our inner Barbara Walters and pose a series of questions to the agents, staff or management of Michael Saunders & Company. Here, we interview Dina Van Duyne, who this March will be celebrating her 36^th year with the company – that’s almost as long as Michael herself! Officially, Dina is the [...]