We were delighted to hear from Mayfair International Realty members, Michael Saunders & Company in Sarasota, Florida, that they achieved record sales in June 2012 for properties over $1m.

The following is a recap of the luxury properties over $ 1 million that were listed and/or sold by agents of Michael Saunders & Company in June 2012:

Casa Salamanca, 2718 Casey Key Road, Nokomis, FL
Sold for:  $ 4.924 million  Listed by:  Deborah Beacham
Perhaps the most unique property on Casey Key, Casa Salamanca is the essence of old world craftsmanship and new world amenities.  With 290 feet of waterfront, the privacy of this walled estate is unsurpassed.  The richly appointed living areas include stone flooring, fireplace and views of the garden and terrace through French doors. The pool has dramatic waterfalls, beach area and wraps around the grounds giving it a resort-style ambiance.

566 South Spoonbill Drive, Sarasota, FL
Sold for:  $2.37 million  Listed by:  Audrey & Jill Singer
Graceful bay front home on Bird Key features 3.800+ square feet  with soaring windows that open to endless bay views.  Other prized features include gourmet kitchen, large pool and spa, mermaid fountain, dock and boat lift with 10,000-pound capacity.

1200 Quail Drive, Sarasota, FL
Sold for:  $ 2 million  Listed by:  Ann Moore
This 5-bedroom, bayfront home offers panoramic views of Siesta Key from a peninsula that juts into Sarasota Bay; and offers 4,000 square feet of comfortable elegance on a quiet street in the Oyster Bay neighborhood near downtown Sarasota.

401 South Palm Avenue, #802  Savoy on Palm, Sarasota, FL
Sold for: $1.895 million  Listed by:  Robert & Nancy Lindeman  Sold by:  Lenore Treiman
Spectacular condominium residence in The Savoy on Palm, offering full bay view from Big Pass to the Ringling Bridge, includes 3 bedrooms with an elegant soundproofed media room.

510 Harbor Point Road, Longboat Key, FL
Sold for:  $1.85 million   Listed by:  Jenifer Schwell
One of the most admired homes in the exclusive Bay Isles neighborhood of Longboat Key, this 4,500+ square foot home offers magnificent bay views.  Built in 2002, the home includes four bedroom suites and a private dock with direct access to the bay.  

585 Buttonwood Bay Drive, Boca Grande, FL
Sold for:  $1.85 million  Listed by:  Kevin Hyde
Situated on the shore of Charlotte Harbor in the gated enclave of Boca Bay’s “South Bay,” this stylish 3-bedroom home with 3,300+ square feet  is the perfect place to enjoy all that Boca Grande and its surrounding islands have to over.

149 Big Pass Lane, Sarasota, FL   
Sold for:  $1.6 million Listed by:  Lorraine Neal  Sold by:  June Howell
Set on a private lane on Siesta Key and just a short walk to Siesta Village, this 4,900+ square foot Key West-style home includes 4+ bedrooms, in-ground pool; and splendid views of the Gulf of Mexico and its magical sunsets.  A true tropical paradise.

1508 Flower Drive, Sarasota, FL
Sold for:  $1.5 million   Listed by:  Joan Boltax & Janis Collier
This custom Spanish Mediterranean home is located in the prestigious Harbor Acres neighborhood, near downtown Sarasota.  The four-bedroom home includes 4,750+ square feet, an in-ground pool, marble floors and other stylish features.  Located in close proximity to Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
 
813 Marbury Lane, Longboat Key, FL
Sold for: $1.463 million
Listed by: Terri Derr & Rita Holbrook  Sold by:  Julie Klick
Breathtaking panoramas of Sarasota Bay are the highlight of this peninsular property on Longboat Key. The nearly 3,000 square foot home features 3 bedrooms, 369 feet of bay and canal frontage, deep water dockage and deeded access to Gulf beaches.
 
1281 Gulf of Mexico Drive, #307 Water Club II
Sold for:  $1.45 million
Listed by: Maureen Horn  Sold by:  Deborah Beacham
With a tasteful and sophisticated design, this spectacular condominium is situated above the treetops with views of the Gulf and bay, three en-suite bedrooms and world class amenities including heated pool and spa, fitness center, tennis and club house.
 
572 Cutter Lane, Longboat Key, FL
Sold for:  $1.25 million
Listed by: Deborah Beacham   Sold by:  Beverly Alter
This 3,000+ square foot, Key West-style home in the Country Club Shores neighborhood of Longboat Key, this meticulously remodeled home includes a new addition in 2000 and offers easy access to golf, restaurants, shopping
  
1214 Casey Key Road, Nokomis, FL
Sold for: $1.175 million  Listed by:  Karen Greco & Kelly Turner
Endless bay views, private deeded beach access and travertine floors are just some of the features of this perfect island retreat.  Amenities include an elevator, four balconies, new boat dock with lift and two jet ski lifts.
 
930 Siesta Key Place, Sarasota, FL
Sold for:  $1.16 million  Listed by:  Marcia Salkin & Paulene Soublis
With a southern exposure that looks down a wide deepwater canal on Siesta Key, this jewel of a home has been totally and tastefully renovated.  At the end of a cul-de-sac,  the four bedroom home is only minutes from Siesta key Beach and village  shopping.
 
1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive, #409-B  L’ Elegance on Lido Beach
Sold for:  $1 million
Listed by:  Liza Knipe & Janis Collier   Sold by:  Liza Knipe
Situated in one of the most desirable luxury condominium communities on Lido Key, this 3 bedroom unit features direct Gulf, bay and Sarasota skyline views and offers first rate amenities, including tennis courts, fitness room with sauna and a Gulf front Olympic-sized heated pool.
 
Additional Luxury Sales:

647 North Owl Drive, Sarasota, FL Sold for:  $1.62 million Sold by:  Maureen Horn
648 Dream Island Road, Longboat Key, FL, Sold for:  $1.45 million Sold by:  Maureen Horn
701 Treasure Boat Way, Sarasota, FL Sold for:   $1.39 million Sold by: Richard Perlman
8 Winslow Place, Longboat Key, FL  Sold for:  $1.285 million  Sold by:  Julia McClung
1116 Sunset Drive Venice, FL Sold for:   $1.251 million Listed by:  Jackie Kennedy Sold by:  Martha Pike
1281 Gulf of Mexico Drive, # 204 Water Club II  Longboat Key, FL Sold for:  $1.2 million  Sold by: Maureen Horn
550 South Orange Avenue, # 1403 Kanaya Condominium Residences Sarasota, FL Sold for: $1.15 million Sold by: Audrey & Jill Singer
35 Watergate Drive # 1506  Ritz-Carlton Residences Sarasota, FL  Sold for:  $1.15 million   Sold by:  Joan Dickinson & Beth Afflebach   
4712 64th West Drive Bradenton, FL  Sold for:  $1.05 million Sold by:  Adam Cuffaro