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33 Not-For-Profit Organizations Receive Grants. The MSC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Michael Saunders & Company, has awarded its 2014 mid-year charitable grants. Grants totaling $34,250 were accepted by leaders of 33 not-for-profit organizations whose charitable activities operate mainly at the grass-roots level in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties. Drayton Saunders, the firm’s president and foundation vice president, presided over the grants presentation. Grant recipients in this latest cycle of charitable outreach by the MSC Foundation’s include ALSO Youth, Inc., Big Brothers & Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota County, Community Haven, Crossroads AMI […]
Sarasota County’s Highest Sale Since February 2013. A gulf front estate on Siesta Key sold for $10.25 million, becoming the all-time highest residential sale on Siesta Key; and the highest residential sale in Sarasota County since February, 2013. The property was listed for $10.975 million. Located at 4300 Higel Avenue, the estate was listed by Karen Melk and sold by Phyllis Garfinkel, both from Michael Saunders & Company.
Michael Saunders & Company Names New Sales Manager. Michael Saunders & Company announced that Roger Morris has joined the firm as sales manager for its Punta Gorda and Burnt Store offices. Morris, an active Realtor for over 18 years, is also a real estate trainer, career coach and mentor spanning 14 years. His focus is to help members of his team achieve maximum levels of success in their day-to-day businesses; as well as to mentor new agents in launching successful careers. Most recently, he was sales manager and director of training for Coldwell Banker Sunstar-Morris, in Port Charlotte; and before […]
Michael Saunders Announces Sales Team For VUE Sarasota Bay. Michael Saunders & Company announced the sales team for VUE Sarasota Bay. Lisa Morris will team with Georgia Kopelousos in leading the sales effort for VUE Sarasota Bay’s 141 luxury condominium residences. The VUE Sarasota Bay is the new 18-story bay front condominium tower from developer The Kolter Group. VUE will soon occupy the corner of Gulfstream Avenue and Tamiami Trail, in downtown Sarasota. Groundbreaking is slated for this month (May 2014). “A condominium of this importance is deserving of the most accomplished sales team we could assemble,” said Michael Saunders, […]
Deborah Beacham Records 2nd Highest Sale, Casa De Blanco, On Casey Key. A gulf-to-bay residence on North Casey Key recently sold for $2.275 million. Located at 740 North Casey Key Road, the property, known as Casa de Blanco, was both listed and sold by Deborah Beacham, with Michael Saunders & Company. The home enjoys over 3,800 square feet of air conditioned space, with two en suite bedrooms on the ground level; and a master suite that occupies the entire second floor. With spaces designed to take maximum advantage of the home’s dramatic Gulf of Mexico views, the exterior includes a […]
14th Property In 2014 Over $3 Million Sells. A waterfront residence fronting Little Sarasota Bay sold for $3.48 million. The contemporary home, located at 7422 Periwinkle Drive, in Coral Cove. The home was co-listed by Lenore Treiman and Kim Ogilvie and was sold by Marcia Salkin. All are with Michael Saunders & Company. Designed by noted Sarasota architect Guy Peterson, the home includes expansive walls of glass to maximize its water and sunset views, soaring ceilings; and is a study in clean lines and angular details. It includes over 7,500 feet of air-conditioned living space, four bedrooms; and spectacular outdoor […]
Golden Gate Point Sees County’s Largest Condominium Sale Since April 2013. A luxury penthouse on Sarasota’s Golden Gate Point sold for $4.25 million. The 5,585 square foot residence, perched atop the exclusive LaBellasara at 464 Golden Gate Point, represents the highest priced sale of a condominium in Sarasota County since April 2013. It was listed by Terri Derr of Michael Saunders & Company and sold by Beth Bufano with Charles Rutenberg Realty in Clearwater. > The property includes an extensive master bedroom suite—with his-and-her retreats—a gourmet kitchen, three additional guest suites, media room, wine cellar, outdoor kitchen; and a deeded […]
Siesta Key Sees County’s Largest Residential Sale In Over A Year. A newly-constructed, waterfront home on the northern end of Siesta Key sold for $7.07 million, making it the largest residential sale in Sarasota County in just over a year. The exquisite, custom-designed home—located at 3466 Gulfmead Drive— enjoys expansive Gulf and bay views from its spectacular perch on Sarasota’s Big Pass. It was listed by Michael Hays and sold by Mackenzie Mudgett, both of Michael Saunders & Company. The property spent just 201 days on the market before being placed under contract. Designed in an Old Florida/West Indies style; […]
Marcia Salkin, Karen Greco, Nicole Hammons-Dovgopolyi and Alexei Dovgopolyi Honored At Christie’s. Michael Saunders is leading a contingent of her agents who specialize in selling luxury properties to the inaugural Christie’s International Real Estate-Top Agents Conference. The conference, the first of its kind, will unite more than 150 of the top-performing agents specializing in luxury real estate sales throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The conference takes place February 6th and 7th at the Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Accompanying Saunders to the conference are MS&C agents Marcia Salkin, Karen Greco, Nicole Hammons-Dovgopolyi and Alexei Dovgopolyi. […]
Deborah Beacham Lists 10,000 Sq Ft Ohana Compound. Michael Saunders agent Deborah Beacham has listed Ohana, a newly-constructed beachfront compound on Longboat Key. Ohana, which derives its name from the Hawaiian word that translates in English to “a place of family, laughter and sharing,” is listed for $22 million. The nearly three-acre Gulf-front estate—located at 6633 Gulf of Mexico Drive—was designed by architect Guy Peterson | OFA, built by Michael K. Walker & Associates. It is noteworthy for its contemporary design, unsurpassed Gulf-front location, exotic imported finishes and quality of construction; and the fact that the seaside compound lives like […]
Michael Saunders Commercial Division Gains New Agent. Michael Saunders & Company announced that Ben Bakker has joined their Commercial Division. A lifelong resident of Manatee County, Bakker combines a wealth of community knowledge with an extensive background in commercial real estate. He also brings a diverse background in sales and customer service; along with strong community relationships established through years of professional networking. In addition to his new role with Michael Saunders & Company, Bakker also serves as Vice President of HJB Properties, Inc., a family-owned commercial property enterprise. In this capacity, he oversees management, leasing and tenant relations for […]
Michael Saunders Agent Receives Commercial Designation. Susan Goldstein, an agent with the Commercial Division of Michael Saunders & Company, has earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation from the CCIM Institute, one of the world’s leading commercial real estate associations. Awarded the designation at the Institute’s biannual business meetings in Las Vegas, Goldstein was among 215 commercial real estate professionals nationally who passed the CCIM Comprehensive Examination, the final step toward earning the designation. A CCIM is an acknowledged expert in the commercial and investment real estate industry. To earn the designation, CCIM’s have completed a graduate-level core curriculum […]
2.25 Acres Of Gulf Front Property Sells At Full List Price. Michael Saunders & Company announced that a vacant residential parcel on Longboat Key sold for $6 million. Located at 6271 & 6281 Gulf of Mexico Drive, the 2.25-acre parcel directly fronts the Gulf of Mexico; and sold at its full list price. The sale is the highest for a vacant gulf-front parcel in Southwest Florida since 2004, when a 12.7-acre parcel on Manasota Key sold for $7.25 million. The property, listed by Michael Moulton was sold by Deborah Beacham and Beverly Alter. All are Realtors with Michael Saunders & […]
Michael Saunders & Company Named Exclusive Brokerage For Island Court. Venice Island will provide the backdrop for Island Court, a new community of 26 distinctive townhome residences. Situated on Nokomis Avenue Island Court will offer maintenance-free living with the added peace of mind of all-new coastal construction.
Highest Sales Price At Ritz Carlton Beach Residences In 18 Months. A three-bedroom luxury condominium at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Residences sold this week for $3.35 million. Originally listed for $3.75 million, it was the building’s highest-priced sale since February 2012.
Thursday, July 24, 2014
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