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    Midnight Cove Gulfside puts one of Siesta Key's biggest attractions—the beach—at the center of everyday life. Located directly along Crescent Beach, the Gulfside portion of Midnight Cove combines beachfront condominiums and townhomes, tropical landscaping, a heated pool and private beach access

    Selling a home near Florida's coast involves more than choosing a list price and preparing for photographs. Flood history, storm repairs, insurance documentation, roof condition and—when applicable—seawalls, docks, lifts and waterfront permits can become important parts of a buyer's investigatio

    Everyday life on Longboat Key is quieter, more outdoors-oriented and more connected to the water than life in most Sarasota-area communities—but living on the island also means planning around bridges, seasonal traffic, hurricane preparation and the realities of maintaining a coastal property. T

    Cedars East and Cedars West offer a distinctive version of Longboat Key living—one where tennis, pickleball, swimming, fitness, nature and the Gulf Coast can all become part of the daily routine. Located toward the northern end of Longboat Key, the Cedars communities combine residential ownershi

    Moving to Sarasota can mean trading colder winters or a larger metropolitan area for Gulf Coast beaches, a strong arts scene, year-round outdoor recreation and an unusually broad choice of neighborhoods—but choosing where to live requires more research than simply deciding how close you want to

  Burns Court Enclave is an intimate six-residence condominium community at 1542 Oak Street near historic Burns Court and the heart of Downtown Sarasota. Rather than offering the scale and amenity package of a downtown high-rise, the community provides a small residential setting with gated access a

Some Longboat Key condominium communities are defined by elaborate resort amenities. Others are defined by something much simpler: an extraordinary location directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Sea Gate Club belongs firmly in the second category. Located at 2425 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Sea Gate Club is an

  For some Sarasota buyers, waterfront living means opening the door and walking directly onto a Gulf beach. For others, it means keeping a boat behind the house and reaching Sarasota Bay within minutes. Still others want a high-rise condominium overlooking the bay, a quiet barrier-island retreat or

Selling a home can look straightforward from the outside: choose a price, put the property online, schedule showings and wait for an offer. In practice, the decisions made before and during a Sarasota home sale can have a significant effect on how buyers respond to the property. Pricing too aggressi

There is Gulf-front living, and then there is waking up with the Gulf of Mexico filling the view outside your windows. The Castillian is a beachfront condominium community on Longboat Key where the relationship with the water is immediate. The community consists of two buildings with just 30 residen

One of the first decisions many Sarasota-area buyers face is whether to purchase an established home or start fresh with new construction. The choice can look simple. New construction offers modern finishes, current building standards and fewer years of wear. Older homes may offer established neighb

Living near Florida's Gulf Coast can mean morning walks near the water, boating weekends, warm winters and easy access to some of Sarasota's best-known beaches. But buying a coastal home also requires a different kind of due diligence. Flood exposure, wind protection, insurance, roof condition, drai

Not every beachfront condominium on Longboat Key is a high-rise tower. The Diplomat offers something very different: a classic, low-rise Gulf-front setting where the beach is remarkably close to every residence. Located at 3155 Gulf of Mexico Drive, The Diplomat Beach Resort is an established condom

Moving from the Midwest to Sarasota can feel like trading one version of everyday life for another. Snow shovels become hurricane supplies. Basements become rare. Screened lanais become common. Weekend trips to the lake may turn into mornings at the beach, and winter weather becomes something you wa

Longboat Key offers everything from low-rise beach communities to newer luxury developments, but there is something distinctive about classic Gulf-front high-rise living. Privateer is one of the communities that defines that experience. Located behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club on the southe

Choosing a Sarasota neighborhood for a vacation home and choosing one for full-time living can be two very different decisions. When Sarasota becomes home year-round, everyday considerations start to matter more. How convenient is grocery shopping? How easy is it to reach work, healthcare and restau

Longboat Key buyers often find themselves comparing two versions of waterfront living. The Gulf side offers beaches and sunsets, while the bay side appeals to boaters, kayakers and buyers who enjoy the calmer waters of Sarasota Bay. Buttonwood Cove offers an attractive combination of both. Located a

Some condominium communities succeed because of a spectacular view. Others attract buyers because of amenities, location or a strong sense of place. Beachplace on Longboat Key brings all of those elements together in one established Gulf-front community. Spread across approximately 31 acres near the

Late summer in Sarasota County has its own rhythm. The days are warm, afternoon showers can arrive quickly, and many residents learn to make the most of the morning. One of the best ways to do that is at a local farmers market. From Downtown Sarasota and Siesta Key to Venice, Wellen Park and North P

The Founders Club in Sarasota offers a distinctive combination of private golf, luxury single-family homes and a low-density residential setting east of Interstate 75. The gated community encompasses approximately 700 acres of lakes, fairways and nature preserves but is limited to just 262 homes. At