Two distinctive luxury waterfront properties on Longboat Key set  residential sale records in November. A 6,052-square-foot single-family home in an exclusive boating community sold for $10 million, the highest-ever bayfront sale on Longboat Key, and a more than 6,000-square-foot Gulf-front penthouse sold for $8.2 million, becoming the [...]

Looking for things to do in our area this holiday season? Michael Saunders & Company has you covered with a list of local events. While holiday parades and some other events already have taken place, there's still plenty to do across the Suncoast. [...]

Boasting 175 feet of beachfront directly on the Gulf of Mexico, this spectacular nearly 10,000-square-foot home on Longboat Key recently sold for $11,500,000, becoming the third highest-priced residential sale in the barrier island’s history and the second highest this year. Team Dunn of Michael Saunders & Company represented the buyers [...]

Independently owned Michael Saunders & Company has impressive, long-lasting partnerships around the world, enabling our agents to help customers who want to buy or sell property outside our local market. Our affiliation with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) gives us access to a network of 136,000 sales associates in [...]

Hurricane Ian’s devastation has been life-changing for many residents along the Suncoast, especially in our southern region and coastal areas. Our hearts remain with our neighbors and friends who experienced severe damage and losses, and we hope you will join us in supporting relief efforts for those in our communities who may be facing a [...]

Please note: This list will be periodically updated when new information becomes available. Whether your children are temporarily out of school or you’re looking for a place to take your mind off of Hurricane Ian and its aftermath, browse this list of things to do in Sarasota County and the surrounding area. [...]

When getting ready to sell your home, there are a few things you can do on your own to make a big difference. Using the following tips to help you stage your house for the market will elevate your property when showing it to potential buyers. [...]

So, you have made the first step in selling your home – deciding it is time. While a big decision, there is still lots to come, and enlisting the help of a trained real estate professional can help you make the most of the decision. Here are some reasons why teaming up with a real estate agent can really pay off, especially now. [...]

Pride Month is underway across the Suncoast with an array of parades, activities, parties and other events celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Michael Saunders & Company embraces inclusivity and diversity and is proud of the MSC Foundation’s support of local nonprofits that support LGBTQ+ youth, including ALSO Youth, which believes “you [...]

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. [...]