At the corner of Orange Avenue and Main Street, more than 200 feet of glass now tell a story that shaped a city. Inside the Main Street office of Michael Saunders & Company, a sweeping public installation, A Legacy in the Making: Sarasota’s Visual Arts History, 1945–1965, honors the artists and institutions that transformed Sarasota into a nationally recognized creative enclave.

By MSC Commercial Division — Insights for owners, investors, and brokers

National Impact

On September 17, 2025, the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 4.00%–4.25%. The move is designed to lower borrowing costs and support a slowing economy. For commercial real estate nationally, lower rates should [...]

Michael Saunders & Company's Commercial Division proudly returned to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) annual conference in Orlando from August 24–26, 2025, marking the first time since 2006 that the division hosted an exhibitor booth at the event. Six members of the MSC Commercial team staffed the booth throughout [...]

SARASOTA, FL (July 17, 2025) — Michael Saunders & Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Sanders as Commercial Property Manager, bringing extensive experience in property operations, tenant relations, and asset oversight to the firm’s commercial division. Sanders has managed a wide range of commercial property [...]

Thoughtfully renovated waterfront home with glass walls showcases Sarasota School of Architecture Style

MS&C Commercial, the commercial division of Michael Saunders & Company, is proud to announce several successful commercial closings and leases.

Buyer plans careful historic restoration of 1926 Arcadia landmark

by Rich Mullins

Michael Saunders & Company’s Commercial Division (MSC) is proud to announce the successful purchase of the 1926 Rosin Arcade building at 101 W Oak Street, Arcadia, FL, for $2.1 million. The spectacular 30,000 square-foot pink and white building with gothic [...]

Michael Saunders & Company’s Commercial Division is proud to announce that Eric Massey, Commercial Advisor, has successfully closed another lease, demonstrating his continued dedication to securing outstanding commercial real estate opportunities for clients. The recently leased property is located at 40 N. Osprey Ave, 2nd Floor. This [...]

SARASOTA, FL (December 12, 2024)—Michael Saunders & Company is pleased to announce Cathy McCann as the new Property Manager for its commercial properties. She will assume her new role following Bob Smith's retirement at the end of the year. With a distinguished career spanning nearly 25 years in commercial property management, Cathy brings [...]

The DeLieto Team of Michael Saunders & Company Commercial has sold a .75-acre property at 100 S. Washington Blvd. for $6 million. Located on the eastern edge of downtown, the building was leased by Michael Saunders & Company for 27 years until last May. The DeLieto Team represented the seller, Hyatt and Cici Brown Revocable Trust of Daytona [...]