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W elcome to the autumn edition of SaundersBEST Magazine, our newest sampling of some of Southwest Florida's most exceptional properties. Returning readers will notice a major change in the look and feel of the magazine. We have re-designed it to closely parallel the new look of our web site, michaelsaunders.com, which debuted in August. We've learned through conversations with many recent home buyers that people are often drawn to our region to indulge a specific lifestyle goal. Some come to live on the beach or near the water, others to indulge their passion for golf, tennis and boating; still others to enjoy the stimulation of a walkable, urban lifestyle underscored by numerous cultural amenities. Therefore, in these pages — as well as on the new web site — we have grouped all of our market's available properties by lifestyle for easy searching. Each grouping includes photos that capture the essence of the lifestyle. To keep these photo galleries fresh and evolving, we invite each of you to share personal snapshots that capture how you live in Southwest Florida; and we will feature the best of them on the new web site. It's easy to do. Simply snap a lifestyle picture with your smart phone or digital camera. Then upload it to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #SaundersSights. Your lifestyle photo could appear on the new michaelsaunders.com. SaundersBEST is intended to help buyers stay abreast of our market even as they catch a glimpse of some of the area's most desirable homes, condominiums and lifestyles. For sellers, it is another way for your agent to strategically showcase your property to high- net worth individuals along the Gulf Coast, in our key northern feeder markets; and in our 24 branch offices. We thank you for your interest in SaundersBEST and hope it helps solidify your knowledge and appreciation of our fabulous Gulf Coast paradise. Cordially, Michael Saunders Drayton Saunders WELCOME michaelsaunders.com 888.552.5228 #SaundersSights #SaundersSights #SaundersSights #SaundersSights #SaundersSights #SaundersSights #SaundersSights 888.552.5228 michaelsaunders.com elcome to the Spring 2017 edition of SaundersBEST, your personal guide to the exceptional residential properties available along Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast. More than a curated collection of the region's finest homes, this magazine provides a glimpse into the fabulous coastal lifestyle that captivates people from all over the world. This edition's cover showcases one of the most extraordinary and rare beachfront estates in Sarasota. "Serenissima" is a stunning combination of Georgian architecture with Venetian influences. The property is exclusively represented by Michael Saunders & Company and exemplifies our position as the name to know and trust in luxury real estate for Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties. Within these pages, you will find an array of properties attuned to any lifestyle. Also in the editorial mix is a feature on the most coveted aspect of Florida living—the outdoor experience—as well as a fine dining guide, news from our global network and the latest calendar of upcoming events at our many world-class cultural venues. You can further explore properties that interest you, or learn more about the lifestyle options in our market, by visiting michaelsaunders.com. The website was recently awarded "Best Property Search" by the team of real estate industry experts at Leading Real Estate Companies of the World ® . Whether you browse SaundersBEST magazine over your morning coffee or share the pages with friends, we hope that you enjoy it with our compliments. Cordially, Michael Saunders Drayton Saunders W W elcome to the autumn edition of SaundersBEST Magazine, our newest sampling of some of Southwest Florida's most exceptional properties. Returning readers will notice a major change in the look and feel of the magazine. We have re-designed it to closely parallel the new look of our web site, michaelsaunders.com, which debuted in August. We've learned through conversations with many recent home buyers that people are often drawn to our region to indulge a specific lifestyle goal. Some come to live on the beach or near the water, others to indulge their passion for golf, tennis and boating; still others to enjoy the stimulation of a walkable, urban lifestyle underscored by numerous cultural amenities. Therefore, in these pages — as well as on the new web site — we have grouped all of our market's available properties by lifestyle for easy searching. Each grouping includes photos that capture the essence of the lifestyle. To keep these photo galleries fresh and evolving, we invite each of you to share personal snapshots that capture how you live in Southwest Florida; and we will feature the best of them on the new web site. It's easy to do. Simply snap a lifestyle picture with your smart phone or digital camera. Then upload it to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #SaundersSights. Your lifestyle photo could appear on the new michaelsaunders.com. SaundersBEST is intended to help buyers stay abreast of our market even as they catch a glimpse of some of the area's most desirable homes, condominiums and lifestyles. For sellers, it is another way for your agent to strategically showcase your property to high- net worth individuals along the Gulf Coast, in our key northern feeder markets; and in our 24 branch offices. We thank you for your interest in SaundersBEST and hope it helps solidify your knowledge and appreciation of our fabulous Gulf Coast paradise. Cordially, Michael Saunders Drayton Saunders WELCOME michaelsaunders.com 888.552.5228 #SaundersSights #SaundersSights #SaundersSights #SaundersSights #SaundersSights #SaundersSights #SaundersSights WELCOME W elcome to the autumn edition of SaundersBEST Magazine, our newest sampling of some of Southwest Florida's most exceptional properties. Returning readers will notice a major change in the look and feel of the magazine. We have re-designed it to closely parallel the new look of our web site, michaelsaunders.com, which debuted in August. We've learned through conversations with many recent home buyers that people are often drawn to our region to indulge a specific lifestyle goal. Some come to live on the beach or near the water, others to indulge their passion for golf, tennis and boating; still others to enjoy the stimulation of a walkable, urban lifestyle underscored by numerous cultural amenities. Therefore, in these pages — as well as on the new web site — we have grouped all of our market's available properties by lifestyle for easy searching. Each grouping includes photos that capture the essence of the lifestyle. To keep these photo galleries fresh and evolving, we invite each of you to share personal snapshots that capture how you live in Southwest Florida; and we will feature the best of them on the new web site. It's easy to do. Simply snap a lifestyle picture with your smart phone or digital camera. Then upload it to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #SaundersSights. Your lifestyle photo could appear on the new michaelsaunders.com. SaundersBEST is intended to help buyers stay abreast of our market even as they catch a glimpse of some of the area's most desirable homes, condominiums and lifestyles. For sellers, it is another way for your agent to strategically showcase your property to high- net worth individuals along the Gulf Coast, in our key northern feeder markets; and in our 24 branch offices. We thank you for your interest in SaundersBEST and hope it helps solidify your knowledge and appreciation of our fabulous Gulf Coast paradise. Cordially, Michael Saunders Drayton Saunders WELCOME michaelsaunders.com 888.552.5228 #SaundersSights #SaundersSights #SaundersSights #SaundersSights #SaundersSights #SaundersSights #SaundersSights

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