Buying on Longboat Key often comes down to one big question: do you want the maintenance and responsibility of a single-family waterfront home, or do you want a more streamlined island lifestyle with beach access, amenities, and fewer day-to-day exterior concerns?

The real appeal here is not just the unit itself. It is the complete lifestyle package: a renovated turnkey interior, private beach access, bayfront amenities, tennis, pool, fitness, trails, kayak launch, fishing pier, and the kind of low-rise Longboat Key setting that feels more relaxed than a high-rise tower. 

The Snapshot: Property Highlights

Here are the key details buyers should know first:

• Address: 750 Bayport Way #750, Longboat Key, FL 34228
• Property type: Condominium
• Community: Bayport Beach & Tennis Club
• Subdivision: Bayport Bch & Ten Ph D
• Listing status: Active, based on current public listing details
• List price: $850,000
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Living area: 1,370 square feet
• Year built: 1983
• MLS: A4651083
• Price per square foot: Listed at $620
• Condo fee: Listed at $1,978 monthly
• Annual recurring fee: Listed at $23,736
• Annual tax amount: Listed at $7,309
• Unit floor: 2
• Water access: Yes, with Bay/Harbor access noted
• Private pool: No, but the community includes a pool
• Garage: No private garage listed
• Parking advantage: Private under-building carport with secure storage closet noted in the listing remarks

Why 750 Bayport Way #750 Deserves a Closer Look

This condo stands out because it offers the kind of Longboat Key lifestyle many buyers want without requiring them to manage a large waterfront home.

The strongest buyer benefits include:

• Turnkey furnished convenience:
  The listing describes the unit as fully renovated and turnkey furnished, which can make the transition easier for seasonal buyers, relocation buyers, or owners who want immediate personal use.
• Renovated interior:
  Public listing remarks mention elegant flooring, a sleek kitchen, spa-inspired bathrooms, high-end appliances, a tankless water heater, designer lighting, and custom furnishings.
• Beach and bay lifestyle:
  The property is positioned between private Gulf-front beach access and Sarasota Bay amenities, giving owners both sunset beach access and bayfront recreation.
• Resort-style amenities:
  Bayport residents have access to a private Gulf-front beach, nature trails, lakes with fountains, bayside fishing pier, kayak launch, heated Junior Olympic-sized pool, Har-Tru tennis courts, bocce ball, clubhouse, and fitness center.
• Architecturally notable community:
  Redfin describes Bayport Beach & Tennis Club as a 27-acre Gulf-to-Bay Longboat Key community designed by Tim Siebert, one of the founding architects of the Sarasota School of Architecture.

The Bayport Lifestyle: Beach, Bay, Tennis, and Everyday Ease

Bayport Beach & Tennis Club is one of those Longboat Key communities where the lifestyle is the main selling point.

Instead of simply offering a condo near the beach, Bayport gives residents access to a broad Gulf-to-Bay setting. The listing describes the community as spanning 27 lush Gulf-to-Bay acres, with private Gulf-front beach access on one side and Sarasota Bay access on the other.

Key lifestyle features include:

• Private Gulf-front beach
• Beach chaise lounges and umbrellas
• Bayside fishing pier
• Kayak launch
• Nature trails
• Lakes with fountains
• Heated Junior Olympic-sized pool
• Har-Tru tennis courts
• Bocce ball
• Fitness center
• Clubhouse
• Deed-restricted community setting

Condo Fees: What Buyers Should Understand

The listed condo fee is $1,978 per month, with the annual recurring fee shown as $23,736. Realtor.com also shows HOA fees at $1,978 per month.

That number deserves careful attention, but it should not be viewed in isolation.

The listing states that the fee includes:

• Cable TV
• Common area taxes
• Pool
• Escrow reserves fund
• Maintenance structure
• Maintenance grounds
• Management

Smart buyer note:

• Review the full condo budget.
• Confirm reserve funding.
• Ask about upcoming assessments.
• Review insurance coverage carried by the association.
• Understand what is covered by the association versus what the owner must insure separately.
• Review maintenance history for roofs, exterior structures, elevators if applicable, pool, tennis facilities, and common areas.
• Confirm whether the fee has changed recently or is expected to change.

A higher condo fee can be acceptable when it supports strong amenities, maintenance, insurance, reserves, and community quality. The key is understanding exactly what the fee covers and whether the association is financially healthy.

Pet and Ownership Details

Public listing details show:

• Ownership: Fee simple
• Pets allowed: Yes, with number and size limits
• Pet size: Very small, under 15 pounds
• Number of pets: 1
• Senior community: No
• Membership fee required: None
• Special listing condition: None
  
  

Buyer note:

• Pet rules should be verified directly through the condo documents.
• Size and number limits can affect future resale and personal use.
• Buyers should also review guest rules, rental restrictions, vehicle rules, storage rules, and renovation approval processes before making an offer.

Take the Next Step Toward Longboat Key Gulf-to-Bay Living

Interested in 750 Bayport Way #750 or a similar Longboat Key condo?

Start with the right next steps:

• Schedule a private showing
• Request the full seller disclosure package
• Review condo documents and budget
• Confirm association rules, fees, and reserves
• Compare Bayport with other Longboat Key beach and bay communities
• Evaluate whether the amenities, location, and monthly carrying costs match your long-term goals

Call Jennifer Albright at +1 (941) 264-1066 to discuss current availability, property details, and next steps.