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Longboat Harbour is a 300-residence waterfront condominium community on Longboat Key where sheltered waterways, low-rise buildings, boating facilities and extensive recreation create a distinctly different experience from the island's Gulf-front towers. Located on the Sarasota Bay side of the island

La Firenza is a boutique Gulf-front condominium community on Longboat Key with just 10 residences divided between two intimate buildings. Completed in 2007, the community stands apart for its unusually large floor plans, approximately 3,500 to 4,800 square feet, direct Gulf frontage, expansive terra

Islands West is an established Gulf-front condominium at 2525 Gulf of Mexico Drive in the central portion of Longboat Key. The 15-story, 87-residence building combines direct beach access and elevated Gulf views with a heated beachfront pool and spa, fitness facilities, tennis and pickleball, social

Fairway Bay is a waterfront condominium community along Sarasota Bay inside the gated Bay Isles area of Longboat Key. The community combines mid-rise residences and townhouse-style condominiums with bay views, pools, fitness facilities, tennis and pickleball, a clubhouse and waterfront recreation. F

Osprey, Florida is a coastal Sarasota County community between Sarasota and Venice where Little Sarasota Bay, boating access and substantial natural areas shape the local lifestyle. Real estate ranges from established neighborhoods and homes near parks to gated communities, waterfront residences and

Inn on the Beach is a Gulf-front condominium property within the Resort at Longboat Key Club on the southern end of Longboat Key, Florida. Unlike a conventional residential condominium, Inn on the Beach combines privately owned residences with a resort-oriented setting where accommodations may parti

100 Central is a 95-residence condominium community at 100 Central Avenue in Downtown Sarasota, positioned at Central Avenue and Main Street in the Five Points area. Completed as part of a mixed-use development that includes Whole Foods Market and street-level retail, the building puts groceries, re

Grand Bay on Longboat Key is a gated luxury condominium community in Bay Isles, positioned on the Sarasota Bay side of the island. Its six residential buildings combine expansive floor plans, large private terraces and elevated views that can encompass Sarasota Bay, the surrounding golf-course lands

L'Ambiance on Longboat Key is a luxury Gulf-front condominium community at 415 and 435 L'Ambiance Drive on the southern end of Longboat Key, Florida. Set behind a gated entrance in the Longboat Key Club area, the community combines direct beach access, expansive residences and terraces, a heated res

Safety Harbor and Clearwater sit relatively close to one another in Pinellas County, but choosing between them can lead to two very different versions of Tampa Bay living. Safety Harbor offers a smaller community setting along the western shore of Tampa Bay, with Main Street, parks and a residential

Buying a home in Punta Gorda Isles can provide access to one of Southwest Florida's established canal-oriented residential areas, with waterfront homes, private docks, boating routes toward Charlotte Harbor, condominiums and inland residences. Located within Punta Gorda in Charlotte County, the comm

For buyers who picture Florida living with a boat behind the house, Port Charlotte deserves a close look. The area includes an extensive network of canals and waterways, giving buyers opportunities to find homes with private docks, canal frontage and boating routes toward Charlotte Harbor and, from

Parrish has become an increasingly important part of the Manatee County housing market. Once associated primarily with rural land and established residential pockets, the area now gives homebuyers a broad mix of newer communities, master-planned neighborhoods, established homes and properties with m

Palmetto offers a distinctive version of Florida waterfront living. Positioned along the Manatee River and close to the waters leading toward Tampa Bay and the Gulf Coast, the area gives buyers opportunities to combine residential living with boating, fishing, water views and access to some of Manat

A foreclosure listing can attract attention for an obvious reason: buyers may see the possibility of purchasing a home at an appealing price. But comparing a foreclosure with a traditional home sale involves much more than comparing two asking prices. Foreclosed properties can involve different sell

Englewood offers a version of Southwest Florida living that can feel distinctly different from larger coastal destinations. Here, buyers can find established residential neighborhoods, waterfront homes along canals and Lemon Bay, Gulf Coast beaches, boating access, maintenance-free communities and p

Ellenton and Parrish sit close to one another in northern Manatee County, but buyers comparing the two can encounter surprisingly different residential environments. Ellenton combines established neighborhoods with convenient access to shopping and major transportation routes. Parrish has become one

Choosing between Clearwater Beach and mainland Clearwater is not simply a question of how close you want to be to the Gulf of Mexico. The two areas are part of the same city, but they can offer very different experiences when it comes to housing, transportation, tourism, outdoor space, flood exposur

When buyers compare condominiums in Sarasota and throughout Southwest Florida, attention naturally goes to the residence itself, the view, amenities, monthly fees and location. But several less glamorous details can have a surprisingly large effect on everyday ownership: Where will you park? Where w

For buyers considering Sarasota and the surrounding Southwest Florida market, timing can feel like an important part of the decision. Should you shop during the heat of summer, when seasonal residents are away and some sellers may be motivated to make a deal? Or is fall better, when temperatures beg