Saunders Stories returns with a look at Michael Saunders' youth and her truly old-Florida existence on Longboat Key. Through the experiences at her family's marina, she learned not only how to make a delicious hamburger, but the importance of showmanship and making a difference in how you work. [...]

Throughout history, many strong and admirable women have inspired us with iconic fashion. Katherine Hepburn was known for her trademark wide-leg trousers. Jackie O. never left home without her oversized sunglasses. And, [...]

Beyond providing Manatee, Charlotte, and Sarasota real estate services, Michael Saunders & Company is engaged in many layers of the community across Florida's Gulf Coast. As an independent brokerage in business for over four decades, we are proud to participate, volunteer, and give back to many local organizations. In our latest Saunders [...]

Our series "Saunders Stories" has returned with a look at Michael's youth on the north end of Longboat Key. She reflects on how her family's entrepreneurial spirit - owning and operating a marina - has left a lasting mark on her DNA.  

"I have the entrepreneurial spirit in my DNA. I can go back to Uncle Johnny with his steam boat that [...]

From the early days of Michael Saunders & Company, we learned that our customers were not just local, but global. It was clear that to best serve those who were coming from the Midwest, Northeast, Canada, or Europe, we were going to have to have national and international affiliations to connect in a meaningful way with those we assist. [...]

Continuing with our "Saunders Stories" series, Drayton Saunders, President of Michael Saunders & Company, looks back at the growth of the brokerage over the last four decades.  From [...]

We introduced you to Saunders Stories last week when we shared Michael Saunders' retelling of the time in 1976 when she decided to start her own real estate brokerage and call it [...]

Now entering our fifth decade of service on Florida's Gulf Coast, Michael Saunders & Company is made up of much more than office walls, real estate signs, and newspaper advertisements. At the heart of the company is our people, our partners, our history, and the story of our journey along the way. This week, we are introducing [...]