As a longtime Sarasota resident and Realtor® with Michael Saunders & Company, Michael combines extensive market knowledge, business acumen, discretion, and personal relationships. His success in representing exceptional properties has earned him recognition among the company’s top producers, while the trust of his clients and the lasting relationships he builds remain his greatest measure of success.

Michael understands that luxury real estate is about far more than a property. It is about lifestyle, timing, opportunity and knowing how to recognize the right fit. Whether representing a distinguished waterfront estate, a residence in one of Sarasota’s premier golf communities, a seasonal retreat, or an investment property, he provides a thoughtful and highly customized approach to every transaction. [start-read-more]

He closely follows the forces shaping the region – from changing neighborhoods and market dynamics to the evolving buyer expectations. That depth of local knowledge, combined with an extensive network of professional and personal relationships, and the resources of Michael Saunders & Company gives clients a distinct advantage in navigating Sarasota’s increasingly discriminating market.

Through attentive listening, strategic guidance, skilled negotiation, innovative technology, and sophisticated marketing, Michael’s judgment, creativity and attention to detail turn each client’s priorities into results.

Raised in Madison, New Jersey, Michael earned a degree in Business Administration from Saint Michael’s College in Vermont before moving to Sarasota in 1982, his wife Katie’s hometown, to begin his career with Michael Saunders & Company. More than four decades later, Sarasota remains both his home and the community he is proud to serve.

His commitment extends well beyond real estate. Michael has been actively involved in the Sarasota community, serving local organizations in leadership roles including board chair, president and committee member, with a particular focus on organizations supporting youth and health and human services. He has also served multiple terms as president of his condominium association. Professionally, he served on the Board of Directors of the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee.

Outside of real estate, Michael is an avid golfer and a member of the Longboat Key Club – an interest that reflects his appreciation for the lifestyle, friendships and sense of community that define Sarasota and its barrier islands.

Today, Michael’s business is built largely on repeat and referral clients – a reflection of the confidence placed in him by those he has represented over the years. For longtime Sarasota residents and those new to the area, he provides a distinctive combination of local expertise, global reach, and personalized guidance. He recognizes that every real estate decision is ultimately connected to a client’s desired lifestyle.

For Michael, luxury real estate extends beyond the purchase or sale of an exceptional property; it involves understanding the life that unfolds within it and helping clients maximize that experience.