Don't let spending Valentine's Day in Southwest Florida catch you unawares! Mark this romantic occasion with the perfect date planned for you and your sweetheart. We are offering up our top 10 romantic ideas to make this Valentine's Day a memorable one! [...]

MichaelSaunders.com received over 11.5 million views in 2016. Of that number, there were certain homes for sale that saw the most online love and we thought it would be fun to share the top ten (plus a bonus #11). That said, there were some surprises this year. Typically, the top-viewed homes [...]

There's a great deal of action taking place on the stages across Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte County this week. From beautiful ballets to Broadway musicals, venues around town are brimming with live music, dance, and drama. We are bringing you a round up of our top picks in the Southwest Florida cultural scene. [...]

There are so many events this October in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties, it’s almost as if fall festivals are falling from the sky! We are bringing you a selection of some of our top picks along Florida's Gulf Coast happening in the weeks ahead. [...]

Labor Day is nearly here and there are plenty of activities along Florida's Gulf Coast designed to take advantage of the long weekend. We are sharing our top picks, from cardboard boat races in Englewood to a Venice craft festival in this week's Saunders in 60 and below: [...]

Afternoon showers are a thing of clockwork during the Florida summer. They keep our grass green, our cars washed, and our umbrellas close-at-hand. But, the good news is that the rains move fast and they never seem to last longer than an hour. Plus, it's the reason our summer sunsets are so spectacular! Still, if you are looking to plan [...]

It was July 4th, 1776 when the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, separating the United States of America from Great Britain.  Since then, we've continued to celebrate our country's independence every year with festivals, family time, and of course, fireworks! For those looking for ideas on how to spend their [...]

Nothing says romance like spending time with your sweetheart in a beautiful setting. With Valentine's Day nearly here, we are featuring five homes for sale in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte County that are cozy, intimate, and beyond beguiling.   [...]

The month of January offers Gulf Coast residents beautiful blue skies, crisp Florida temperatures, and a mix of events and festivals that are not to be missed. Tune into this week's Saunders in 60 to discover our top picks for Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties. [...]

NOKOMIS, Florida—(January 6, 2016)—Last week’s sale of a 4.61-acre parcel of commercial land—located at 102 North Tamiami Trail, in Nokomis—is expected to pave the way for a new 100-room Hilton Home2 Suites to open on the site later this year. Situated on the southwest corner of Tamiami Trail and Albee Road—less than a mile from [...]