Toward the end of 2015, Headlight Data—a national aggregator of demographic and workforce data—cited the Sarasota-Bradenton-North Port metro area for having the highest percentage of baby boomers of any comparable mid-sized market in America. That was music to our ears, since baby boomers rarely settle for second best when it comes to [...]

On Florida’s Gulf Coast, we don’t typically see ice, sleet, or snow (unless you include December 24^th, 1989 when it flurried and I grabbed icicles off the roof and put them in the freezer as proof that it really happened). Nonetheless, when December comes, nothing says the holidays are here like twinkling lights, jolly festivals, and [...]

State of the Market for Manatee, Charlotte, and Sarasota Counties - This time last year, the buzz surrounding Southwest Florida’s commercial real estate market focused almost solely on the opening of the Mall at University Town Center; and whether its pending debut would establish a new center of gravity for the region’s retail sector. [...]

The average sale price for a Manhattan apartment hit an all-time high last quarter at $1.87 million*. In a quick search of Manhattan real estate on the site of one of our New York [...]

Coastal Living, the leading authority on coastal home and travel, has announced the rankings for “America’s Happiest Seaside Town 2015”. Our heavenly hometown of Venice, Florida received the #2 spot after six weeks of online voting. The public rallied for their favorite destinations based on a top ten shortlist presented by Coastal [...]

With picture perfect weather along the Gulf Coast, April is one of the busiest months of the year. We have compiled a list of not-to-be-missed events that will have you rubbing elbows with stars, seeing provocative live theater, and maybe even catching a home run! [...]

The authority in all things coastal has named Venice, Florida a finalist for “Happiest Seaside Town” in America. Coastal Living has rounded up the top ten seaside destinations that make you smile and while this moniker comes as no surprise for locals and all of us at Michael Saunders & Company, we are thrilled to see it recognized! To determine the finalists, [...]

When you think of the all the magnificent settings on the Gulf Coast, it follows that the Gulf of Mexico is our region’s central landmark…or should I say watermark? Be that as it may, from Bays to Canals, Rivers, and Bayous, many distinctive waterways sculpt our shores. Here, we’ve compiled ten different homes on ten different bodies of water to illustrate the variety of waterfront living our coast offers. [...]

We just shared the most popular properties of 2014, but what are buyers interested in this week? We’ve made it easy to see which homes for sale and for rent on MichaelSaunders.com attracted the most attention over the past seven days.  Here they are in reverse order: 10. 5445 Pamela Wood Way, Unit 160 | Sarasota 9. 13131 Placida Point [...]

With a weather outlook of sunny skies and temperatures in the 70’s, we’d take any excuse to be outside this weekend. Lucky for us, there are two exceptional outdoor art and culture to choose from: the Sarasota Chalk Festival and the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition. The Sarasota Chalk Festival is being held November 14 – 17 in [...]