Michael Saunders & Company is pleased to announce the acquisition of a 1.8-acre site in Wellen Park, marking a significant expansion of its presence in southern Sarasota County. The development will feature a 5,000-square-foot signature office and an expansive 17,000-square-foot commercial space located on the corner of West Villages Parkway and Meridy Way. The new office, set to open in Q4 2025, will offer comprehensive real estate brokerage services including title, mortgage, and insurance. “This expansion aligns with our commitment to be locally rooted in the communities we serve.  We are also excited to be investing in a location in the heart of Wellen Park, a community that has redefined the southern part of Sarasota County,” stated Drayton Saunders, President of Michael Saunders & Company. Current Michael Saunders & Company agents are already servicing this area, and the new office will provide enhanced support with a fully staffed team of dedicated sales professionals focused on providing exceptional real estate services to the local market. Shawn Strodoski, who also manages the Venice and Plantation offices, will oversee the new office.  Interested agents can contact Strodoski at 941.485.5421 for opportunities to join the Wellen Park team. The adjacent commercial space provides flexible leasing options for businesses desiring a presence in the rapidly growing Wellen Park community. It can be divided for multiple tenants or leased as a single freestanding building. To oversee the project, Michael Saunders & Company has hired Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP and Willis Smith Construction. For information about leasing opportunities, please contact Michael Saunders & Company’s commercial real estate division at 941.957.3730.