Michael and son Drayton Saunders lead the firm Michael founded in 1976. The duo has grown the Sarasota-based company into one of Florida’s largest brokerages with over 24 offices and nearly 600 agents who do approximately $3.7 billion in annual sales. Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) presented Michael with a Global Leadership Award in 2023. Drayton served as president of the 2022-2023 Stellar MLS board of directors.