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Record Breaking Sale at Continuum South Beach – $25M
Posted May 23rd, 2012 by Lucas LechugaCasa Marina in Southern Fort Myers Beach
Posted May 23rd, 2012 by Candi Randolph
If condo living in south Fort Myers Beach is on your list of places to reside, you'll want to check out Casa Marina for sure!
Florida for Boomers Book Review
Posted May 23rd, 2012 by Ron NeddSaunders Luxury Sales Report for May 19, 2012
Posted May 23rd, 2012 by Michael Saunders
Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several closings made possible through the professional representation of our agents, who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of homebuyers and sellers. For the week ending May 19, 2012, the properties below sold for over $1 million.
Judy and Bill Nimz of Michael Saunders & Company represented [...]
Protected: arlene birthday wishes
Posted May 23rd, 2012 by Ron NeddPhone Numbers for Condominium Associations in Miami
Posted May 22nd, 2012 by Lucas LechugaJust Sold - Siesta Key Canal Home
Posted May 22nd, 2012 by Mrasmussen in
Congratulations to clients of Jim and Jamey Hirschman for buying 5073 Higel Avenue. This immaculate Siesta Key canal home has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 2,466 square feet. I have shown this home several times and thought it was a great waterfront home.
The asking price was $899,900 and it closed for $840,000 (public record).
5073 Higel Avenue
Just Sold - Siesta Key Canal Home
Posted May 22nd, 2012 by Mrasmussen in
Congratulations to clients of Jim and Jamey Hirschman for buying 5073 Higel Avenue. This immaculate Siesta Key canal home has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 2,466 square feet. I have shown this home several times and thought it was a great waterfront home.
The asking price was $899,900 and it closed for $840,000 (public record).
5073 Higel Avenue
Sarasota Ranks No. 1 for the Arts
Posted May 22nd, 2012 by Mrasmussen in
An article from the Sarasota Herald Tribune - Sarasota Ranks #1 for the Arts
It is no surprise to locals, but American Style Magazine made it official when it released its 2012 readers' poll of the top arts cities in the nation: for its size, you can't beat Sarasota.
Sarasota, ranked No. 5 in 2010 and 2011, vaulted to No. 1 on this year's annual list of the 25 best arts destinations with populations of 100,000 or less with more than 27 percent of the total votes for the category.
Sarasota Ranks No. 1 for the Arts
Posted May 22nd, 2012 by Mrasmussen in
An article from the Sarasota Herald Tribune - Sarasota Ranks #1 for the Arts
It is no surprise to locals, but American Style Magazine made it official when it released its 2012 readers' poll of the top arts cities in the nation: for its size, you can't beat Sarasota.
Sarasota, ranked No. 5 in 2010 and 2011, vaulted to No. 1 on this year's annual list of the 25 best arts destinations with populations of 100,000 or less with more than 27 percent of the total votes for the category.
Phone Numbers for Condominium Associations in Miami
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Lucas LechugaApril 2012 Sales Hit a New Seven-Year High
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Mrasmussen in
There seems to be no stopping the Sarasota real estate market!
April 2012 Sales Hit a New Seven-Year High
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Mrasmussen in
There seems to be no stopping the Sarasota real estate market!
Phone Numbers for Condominium Associations in Miami
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Lucas LechugaSarasota Real Estate – The Inventory Drain Continues
Posted May 18th, 2012 by Michael Saunders
Like the broader real estate market in Southwest Florida the inventory of luxury homes in Sarasota County is trending at one of the lowest levels since the housing boom of 2004-2006, as clearly shown in the eight-year graph above. (Source: Trendgraphix)
Luxury Sales: April 1 – May 6, 2012
Posted May 18th, 2012 by Michael Saunders
Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several closings made possible through the professional representation of our agents, who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of homebuyers and sellers. For the dates of April 1 – May 6, 2012, the properties below sold for over $1 million.
Cathie De’Ath of Michael Saunders & [...]
Superstar Realtor - Sharon Straw
Posted May 18th, 2012 by Mrasmussen in
Congratulations to Sharon Straw for making another client happy!
Superstar Realtor - Sharon Straw
Posted May 18th, 2012 by Mrasmussen in
Congratulations to Sharon Straw for making another client happy!
Michael Saunders & Company is pleased to welcome Johns Knight Jr. to the Boca Grande office.
Posted May 18th, 2012 by Michael Saunders
Born and raised on Boca Grande, few professionals can boast the extensive, multi-generational background of Johns Knight Jr, whose family ancestors settled in the Boca Grande-Charlotte Harbor area in the 1840s. This enduring familiarity with the communities, waterways and amenities of Gasparilla Island is a true asset to his clients, who seek the wealth of [...]
Michael Saunders & Company is pleased to welcome June McEleavy to the Palmer Ranch office.
Posted May 17th, 2012 by Michael Saunders
Originally from Brooklyn, New York, June relocated to the Sarasota area in 1997, where she has resided in Oakleaf since 2008. With a degree from Brooklyn College, June brings a strong background in sales having served as the manager for a retail shop in Gulf Gate for seven years. This in-depth experience with customer service [...]
Longboat Key Real Estate – Queens Harbour
Posted May 17th, 2012 by Michael Saunders
Queens Harbour on Longboat Key offers the ease of a maintenance-free lifestyle embellished with the convenience of living behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club Harbourside.
Enjoy Luxury Shopping at Boca Raton's Town Center Mall
Posted May 17th, 2012 by Caesar Parisi
Are you looking for the best place to do some serious power shopping in the luxurious city of Boca Raton? The iconic Town Center Mall offers you over 1,000,000 square feet of upscale shopping goodness, making it the largest mall in Palm Beach. You'll enjoy a wide selection of over 220 stores and 25 places to catch a quick bite or some fine cuisine.
Welcome Nathan Hays
Posted May 16th, 2012 by Mrasmussen in
We would like to welcome Nathan Hays to our company. As a 10-year resident of Sarasota, Nathan has developed an extensive knowledge of local neighborhoods and their unique attributes.
Welcome Nathan Hays
Posted May 16th, 2012 by Mrasmussen in
We would like to welcome Nathan Hays to our company. As a 10-year resident of Sarasota, Nathan has developed an extensive knowledge of local neighborhoods and their unique attributes.

