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The Promenade at 1211 Gulf of Mexico Drive is a Gulf-front condominium community on the southern portion of Longboat Key, Florida. Built in 1985, the community contains 112 residences and combines direct beach access with approximately 6.5 acres of landscaped grounds, a heated beachfront pool and sp

Sands Point is a distinctive Gulf-front condominium community at 100 Sands Point Road on the southern tip of Longboat Key, Florida. Built in 1966, this established mid-century modern community combines a low-rise waterfront setting with direct beach access, views of the Gulf of Mexico and New Pass,

Villa di Lancia brings European-inspired architecture, spacious residences, and an intimate resort atmosphere to the Gulf shoreline of Longboat Key. Completed in 1996, this private beachfront community contains just 38 residences in two Mediterranean-style buildings. Direct beach access, Gulf views,

You do not have to live in Florida—or even be in Florida—to successfully buy a home here. Every year, buyers purchase Sarasota and Gulf Coast properties while living hundreds or thousands of miles away. The process is increasingly practical to manage remotely. Listings can be screened online, homes

Positano on Longboat Key combines the space and privacy of an estate-style residence with the convenience of Gulf-front condominium living. Completed in 2007, this intimate beachfront community contains just 29 luxury residences across approximately 10 landscaped acres, with roughly 750 feet of priv

Vizcaya on Longboat Key offers something increasingly distinctive in luxury beachfront real estate: substantial condominium residences in a low-density setting directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Completed in 1997, Vizcaya consists of just 31 residences distributed among three four-story buildings on ap

Buying a Florida condo can provide a compelling combination of location, amenities, lower-maintenance living, and access to some of the state’s most desirable coastal communities. But when you purchase a condominium, you are buying more than the residence behind the front door. You are also buying i

You found the Florida home, completed inspections, worked through financing and insurance, and made it to the final stretch. Now comes a surprisingly important part of the purchase: making sure the house is actually ready for you to live in after closing. Moving day involves much more than schedulin

Marina Bay is a bayfront condominium community behind the gates of Bay Isles on Longboat Key, Florida. Set on approximately 7.5 acres along Sarasota Bay, Marina Bay has 60 residences in three five-story buildings, with the community association reporting spacious floor plans of approximately 3,200 t

Beach Harbor Club is a condominium community at 3800 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key, Florida, where residents can enjoy access to both sides of the island’s coastal setting. The community combines deeded Gulf of Mexico beach access with Sarasota Bay boating and fishing amenities, including a m

Bayport Beach and Tennis Club is a Gulf-to-bay condominium community on Longboat Key, Florida, combining private Gulf beach access with recreation along Sarasota Bay. Set across approximately 27 landscaped acres, the community includes 136 residences in a low-rise setting, along with tennis courts,

If you're searching for a beach home near Sarasota, two islands are likely to rise quickly to the top of your list: Longboat Key and Siesta Key. Both offer beautiful Gulf Coast settings, waterfront real estate and easy access to Sarasota, but the lifestyles can feel remarkably different. Longboat Ke

Some Longboat Key condominiums impress through sheer scale. The Pierre takes a different approach. Set directly on the Gulf of Mexico behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club, this established luxury condominium combines unusually spacious residences, a relatively intimate 66-residence environment

The Water Club is a luxury Gulf-front condominium community on the southern portion of Longboat Key, Florida, offering direct beach access, expansive residences and an extensive collection of private amenities. The community consists of 172 residences in two towers, with floor plans ranging from app

Westchester is an established Gulf-front condominium community on Longboat Key, Florida, offering residents direct access to the Gulf of Mexico shoreline and a collection of recreational amenities. The community is known for two-bedroom condominium residences, Gulf-facing outdoor spaces in many unit

Living on Longboat Key offers a distinctive version of Florida Gulf Coast life: beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota Bay on the opposite side of the island, luxury condominiums, waterfront homes, boating, golf, and convenient access to Sarasota and St. Armands Circle. But buying on Longboat Key i

A $500,000, $1 million, or $2 million budget can produce very different home searches in Sarasota real estate. Around $500K, buyers can find condos and single-family homes, with location and condition driving major differences. Around $1M, the search can expand into larger or more updated homes, des

For some buyers, owning on Longboat Key is about having a beautiful residence near the Gulf. For others, the goal is a lifestyle where the beach, golf, tennis, boating, dining, fitness and spa experiences can all become part of the weekly routine. That is where Longboat Key Club real estate becomes

Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch is a gated, deed-restricted residential community in Manatee County with single-family homes, golf-course and water views, resident amenities, and access to Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club through optional membership. Buyers should understand an important disti

Some Longboat Key condominiums are defined primarily by their beach. Others by their amenities, views or location. Longboat Key Towers brings all of those elements together in one of the island's most established Gulf-front settings. Located at 601 and 603 Longboat Club Road, Longboat Key Towers con