Amy Ward at Michael Saunders & Company

09/22/2026

🍂🌴 Happy First Day of Fall… Florida Style!

While everyone else is pulling out the sweaters and sipping hot c***r, we’re still rocking flip-flops, soaking up the sunshine, and enjoying salty Gulf breezes. ☀️🌊

Fall on Anna Maria Island looks a little different—palm trees instead of changing leaves, seashells instead of pumpkins, and sunset walks instead of sweater weather. 🐚🌅

And really… would you have it any other way? 💙

If spending fall at the beach sounds like your kind of season, I’d love to help you find your own piece of paradise! 🏡🌴

Amy Ward | Michael Saunders & Company
386.623.2525
[email protected]

09/18/2026

🏝️ NOW AVAILABLE – 406 Bay Palms Dr, Holmes Beach | MLS # A4703735
💰 $1,295,000 | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 🏊 Heated Pool & Spa | 💵 Weekly Rentals Allowed

Your Anna Maria Island beach getaway is here! This bright, beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home blends colorful coastal style with an easy indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Step outside to your own private heated pool & spa, or relax on the covered porch for long island evenings. Inside, custom touches — like a nautilus-inspired tile feature in the primary bath and a sea turtle tile focal point in the kitchen — give this home real island personality.

Located in the heart of the island and in the weekly rental zone, you can leave the car behind and hop on the free island trolley, connecting you from the Anna Maria City Pier to Coquina Beach. Whether you want a personal escape, a vacation rental, or both — this one delivers.

🏡 1,332 sqft heated / 1,644 sqft total
🛏️ 2 Bed | 🛁 2 Bath | 🚗 1-Car Garage
🏊 Private heated pool & spa
🏖️ Weekly rentals allowed (up to 52x/year)
🛋️ Furnished
🔑 MLS # A4703735

📅 Open House: Saturday, Sep 19 | 1:00–4:00 PM

Come see it in person or call for your private showing!

Amy Ward | Michael Saunders & Company
📞 Cell: 386.623.2525 | Office: 941.896.9981
✉️ [email protected]
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📞 Cell: 941.900.9828 | Office: 941.896.9981
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09/18/2026

🏡 NEW LISTING – 7623 4th Ave W | Pine Bay Forest
💰 $268,000 | 2 Bed / 2 Bath

Updated and move-in ready! This condo puts you minutes from the beach and right next to Robinson Preserve, with shopping and dining just around the corner. Whether you're after nature trails, sunset walks on the sand, or easy access to everything in between — this one checks every box.

📍 Close to the beach
🌿 Steps from Robinson Preserve
🛍️ Near shopping & dining
✅ Updated & move-in ready
🛏️ 2 Bed | 🛁 2 Bath

Interested in a showing? Reach out — I'd love to help you make this one yours!

Amy Ward | Michael Saunders & Co.
📞 386.623.2525 | ✉️ [email protected]

07/09/2026

OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY | 1–4 PM
204 75th Street, Holmes Beach
Offered at $1,574,000

For second-home buyers, this is the kind of island property that makes ownership easy from the very beginning.

Completely renovated inside and out, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is being offered turnkey furnished, with a heated pool, impact windows, a metal roof, updated systems, and plenty of room for beach gear, bicycles, and a golf cart.

It is also located in a weekly rental zone with an established rental history, giving you the flexibility to enjoy your Anna Maria Island home when you are here and generate income when you are away.

And with the beach just a two-minute walk away, your Friday afternoon could end exactly where it should: watching the sunset with your toes in the sand.

Stop by Friday from 1–4 PM, or contact me to arrange a private showing and explore whether 204 75th Street could be your place on the Island.

06/27/2026

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06/10/2026

Annual Report: Tides of CommunityDear Center Community, As I reflect on this past year, my heart is full of gratitude, pride, and a deep sense of purpose. My name is Jillian Ptak, and I am honored to serve as the Director of Development here at The … Read More

04/30/2026

04/28/2026

🎉 JUST SOLD! 🎉
7623 4th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 🏡
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to my sweet buyer on your beautiful new condo! 🥂 It was such a joy helping you find the perfect place to call home. Wishing you endless happy memories in your new space! 💕
Thinking about making a move? Whether you're looking to BUY or SELL, I'd love to help you make it happen! 📲 Contact me today — let's turn your real estate dreams into reality! ✨
386.623.2525
[email protected]

04/22/2026

Florida currently has 40+ active wildfires. At a time when so many fellow Floridians are facing clouds of smoke and the threat of fire, it's important to know where to find information you can trust.

On social media, follow Florida Forest Service and your local Florida Forest Service Field Office & fire rescue pages.

Beyond social media, make sure you're signed up for your county's emergency alerts and bookmark this site tinyurl.com/mt94pdfa to stay .

Stay safe, Florida!

04/19/2026

🌴 OPEN HOUSE TODAY | 1-3 PM 🌴
✨ PRICE IMPROVEMENT — Now Offered at $1,800,000 ✨
📍 401 28th Street, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
Don't miss your chance to own this stunning canal-front retreat on Anna Maria Island! 🐬⚓
🏝️ Conveniently located between the Manatee & Cortez Bridges
🏖️ Just minutes to the beautiful Gulf beaches
🚤 Deep-water canal access — boater's paradise!
🌅 Island living at its finest
Stop by today from 1-3 PM to tour this waterfront gem and see all it has to offer. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment property, this one checks all the boxes! ✅
See you there! 👋
Amy Ward, REALTOR®
📞 386.623.2525
📧 [email protected]
🌐 amyward.michaelsaunders.com
Michael Saunders & Company | Licensed Real Estate Broker