Prominent real estate figure honored with global award

A prominent real estate leader in Sarasota was recognized in late September with a global award. 

Michael Saunders, the founder and CEO of Michael Saunders and Company, was presented with the Global Leadership Award during the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World global symposium. The event took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. LeadingRE is an invitation-only network that connects real estate firms across the world. 

“It was indeed a great honor to be recognized by this prestigious assembly of global leaders,” Saunders says in a release. “My long-term involvement globally has been enriching and has extended the reach of Michael Saunders and Company around the world.”

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The release states that Saunders received the award for her time, talent and commitment in supporting LeadingRE. Saunders serves as both a LeadingRE board member and is the U.S. representative for the organization’s global advisory board. While at the symposium, Saunders sat on a discussion panel to discuss the current state of the luxury real estate industry. 

LeadingRE is connected with over 550 firms across six continents. Michael Saunders and Company, one of those firms, is based in Sarasota with 16 full-service sales offices.