From St. Petersburg to Punta Gorda, the commercial market is showing increased strength with high demand and low inventory - a similar story expressed in the housing market. Scott Cietek, Director of MS&C Commercial, explains analytics and trends experienced across our region in the latest Market Reports for the Tri-County and St. [...]

Sustainability is front of mind, now more than ever. Changing everyday habits to be greener and more eco-friendly may not always be easy, but definitely worthwhile. Where better to start than in and around the home? According to [...]

  This region is our home. We have always considered it our honor and responsibility to help enrich the lives of those in the communities we serve. The contributions of our associates and staff throughout the year to the MSC Foundation make it possible to assist our neighbors across Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties. [...]

In 2020, the MSC Foundation set forth a goal to celebrate its 10^th anniversary by reaching $1 million in grant distribution funds by the end of 2021. Ambitious yet confident in the efforts, the Foundation felt sure the goal would be met by December for its year-end calculations. With pride, awe and honor, the MSC Foundation announced in [...]

  Since January 2020, hundreds of thousands have relocated to Florida for the desirable weather and lifestyle preferences, calling it their new permanent residence. If this is true for you and you're a new homeowner, you should consider filing Homestead Exemption. Homestead Exemption entitles qualifying homeowners a deductible up to [...]

The Gulf Coast is a great place to call home for a wide variety of people – the year-round sunshine and warm temperatures, the dynamic culture that reflects both a fast and slow pace of life, the multitude of award-winning beaches and golf. We could go on all day, but we won’t. You may not get that hour back in your day, and we want you [...]

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 [...]

It is time for Florida residents to start thinking about filing for homestead exemption. In our first newsletter of 2016, we broke down the benefits and requirements of this money saving measure. Here is a little refresher, so you can check it off your list.

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Anglers from around the world are in Boca Grande this weekend for the World's Richest Tarpon Tournament. Watch the Saunders in 60 to see what's in store.   For over thirty years the tarpon, also known as the silver king, has been a prized catch in this annual tournament. Average tarpon can weigh 70 to 140 pounds (with larger ones [...]