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	<title>Michael Saunders Real Estate Blog &#187; Siesta Key</title>
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		<title>Sarasota-Area Beaches – As Gorgeous as Ever</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:06:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Butzko</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first thoughts of spending time in the Sarasota area often center around lazing on some of the world’s most renowned beaches enjoying the fresh sea breezes and soaking in the warm sunshine. ]]></description>
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		<title>Table Tops – Some of Our Favorite Sarasota-Area Restaurants</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:47:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Butzko</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With choices ranging from innovative fine dining establishments to quaint waterfront hideaways bursting with Old Florida charm and everything in between, Sarasota is truly food-lover’s destination set to find its way onto America’s culinary map.]]></description>
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		<title>Safe in the Sand &#8211; Top Ten Tips for Beach Safety</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:32:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Butzko</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Siesta Key]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[While a day at any of our gorgeous area beaches offers the perfect blend of fun and relaxation, there are many things to consider to help keep your trip safe and trouble free. ]]></description>
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		<title>Bob Kelly Joins the Siesta Key Office of Michael Saunders &amp; Company</title>
		<link>http://www.thesaundersblog.com/bob-kelly-joins-the-siesta-key-office-of-michael-saunders-company/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:23:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth Ward</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Michael Saunders & Company Agents]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Having been a domestic and international hardwood broker for 15 years, Bob brings a wealth of experience in sales and marketing.

Bob uses his special skill set to achieve the highest value and return for buyers, sellers and investment groups. He offers a wide variety services and expertise to enable customers to fill their needs, wants and dreams.
 
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		<title>Saunders Luxury Sales Report for July 10, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:22:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth Ward</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Michael Saunders &#038; 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 July 10, 2010 the below properties sold for over $1 million.
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		<title>Saunders Luxury Sales Report for July 3, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:33:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth Ward</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Michael Saunders &#038; Company is proud to announce ten successful closings made possible through the professional representation of our agents, who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of homebuyers nad sellers. For the week ending July 3, 2010, ten properties sold for over $1 million.

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		<title>The Week Magazine&#8217;s Best Properties on the Market</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:31:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Saunders &#38; Company</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sarasota Luxury]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA["The Week Magazine's Best Properties on the Market included Snook Inn, on Siesta Key, a two-acre estate with views of the Sarasota skyline. The seven-bedroom home features guest quarters, waterfront verandas, and a kitchen with a walk-in pantry. The property also has a dock and a boathouse. Listed by Marcia Salkin of Michael Saunders &#038; Company.]]></description>
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		<title>The Neighborhood Report – Sanderling Club</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:38:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Butzko</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Originally developed in the 1940s as a winter retreat with modest vacation cottages, Sanderling has become one of Sarasota's most exclusive addresses.]]></description>
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		<title>Saunders Luxury Sales Report for May 29, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thesaundersblog.com/saunders-luxury-sales-report-for-may-29-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thesaundersblog.com/saunders-luxury-sales-report-for-may-29-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth Ward</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lido Key]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Michael Saunders &#038; Company is proud to announce a number of successful 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 22, 2010, a total of four properties priced between $1,250,000 and $4,950,000 sold in Sarasota County.

Tom Cail, Jason Grande and Saint Cacchiotti of Michael Saunders &#038; Company closed a sale on a waterfront estate on Siesta Key providing direct bay access from a dock. Saint represented the seller, who sold the home for $3,000,000 on May 28, 2010. Tom and Jason represented the buyer, who will be able to enjoy outdoor entertaining with a complete summer kitchen on the terrace.]]></description>
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		<title>Exclusive Sanderling Property Sale</title>
		<link>http://www.thesaundersblog.com/michael-saunders-company-closes-significant-sale-on-siesta-key-florida/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thesaundersblog.com/michael-saunders-company-closes-significant-sale-on-siesta-key-florida/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 14:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth Ward</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, FLORIDA – (May 17, 2010) – Michael Saunders &#038; Company recently closed the highest Siesta Key sale in Sarasota County year-to-date for 2010. The property is located on in the exclusive Sanderling Club on the white sugary beach of the Gulf of Mexico.  This contemporary estate closed for $6,425,000.  Kim and Michael Ogilvie represented the seller, and Linda Roe Dickinson represented the buyer, all are agents with Michael Saunders &#038; Company.]]></description>
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