Doesn't this look like a nice place to enjoy your morning coffee and breakfast? This terrace is facing east over the Sarasota bay so it provides stunning views of the sun rise in the mornings.

A client of ours just purchased this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,482 square foot condo in Fairway Bay on Longboat Key.

2016 Harbourside Drive, Longboat Key, Florida

Congratulations to Sharon Straw for selling a fantastic Longboat Key beach condo in Whitney Beach on the north end of the island. This beachfront condo offers stunning beach and water views. See what I mean?

I would not mind hanging out there.

6701 Gulf of Mexico Drive #306

The Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay are home to the island of Longboat Key. And along the eleven acres of this key is the beautiful community of Longboat Key condos. With views, activities, and well designed and accented condos you have a place where you can run away from it all and still be close to Sarasota, Florida.

The location is paramount to the condos that are built here. Whether you are a business man, retiree, or utilizing the home for a wonderful second home getaway this is a place to enjoy your life. Beaches and their expanses give rise to the stunning sunsets and sunrises that will decorate your world.

In Beachplace the name says it all. This is one of the largest condominium complexes on the key. There are over thirty acres…

A client of mine purchased a great townhouse in the Fairway Bay community on Longboat Key. The townhouse is located behind the gates of the luxurious Longboat Key Club. It has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,626 square feet and overlooks the Sarasota bay. The beauty of this property is the price and the private deep water boat dock that comes with it.

The previous owners bought this Fairway Bay townhouse for $512,500 in 2009. It was listed in December of 2011 for $399,000. Later in December the price was dropped $349,500. Then on January 19th they lowered it to $325,900. My client purchased it for $327,000 (public record). It was slightly higher than list price because we were competing for the property.

1918 Harbourside Drive #903

Clients of mine just purchased a great unit in the Beachplace condo complex on Longboat Key. This unit is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,503 square foot condo directly on the beach looking west over the tranquil blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This was a Longboat Key short sale.

It was originally listed in September of 2010 for $941,500. In November of 2010 the price was dropped to $725,000. In December of 2010 the unit went under contract. In April of 2011 the condo came back on the market and was priced at $652,500. A couple of days later the condo went under contract again. Last month, in November, the short sale was finally approved however they buyer had walked from the transaction. The bank approved the sale at $650,000. My buyers came in and…

Searching for a luxurious weekend getaway, winter escape or retirement condo? Below are several Longboat Key beach condos under $500,000 with water views.

Longboat Key

One of Florida's most valued treasures is located off the coast of Sarasota, Florida. This 11 mile long barrier island has a variety of housing options which offers both full-time and part-time residents a luxurious lifestyle in the Florida sunshine. This is a popular hotspot for those looking to escape the northern winters. Instead of shoveling snow you could be walking down Longboat Key beach in your flip flops enjoying the bright sunshine and comfortable weather. Enjoying the beach, boating around the Sarasota bay, shopping on St. Armands Circle, enjoying a tasty meal with friends…

New Sarasota Beach Condos

Everyone wants them. We get requests for them all of the time. People generally like newer built homes and condos because of the high ceilings, large windows, abundance of natural light, modern floor plans and. Unfortunately, there are not many of them to choose from and they are on the higher end of the price scale.

If you are looking for a newer condo on the beach in Sarasota you can use my Sarasota MLS search tool. Follow this link to view condos built after 2000 on Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key.

Visit Sarasota beach condos if you don't care when it was built.

"New" varies from person to person. One might find a 1998 condo as new while others must have the latest and greatest with something built within…

I was recently showing condos in Beachplace on Longboat Key, Florida. What a great place to consider if you desire:

• Longboat Key and Beach lifestyle
• Fabulous views of the beach and Gulf of Mexico
• Easy access to St. Armands Circle & Downtown Sarasota
• Within minutes of world class golf and tennis at the Longboat Key Club
• Amenities such as 24 hour manned security, beach and water views, tennis courts, swimming pool, clubhouse, on site manager and exercise facilities.

Beachplace on Longboat Key is a 31 acre community of 11 buildings sitting nicely on the south end of this lovely 12 mile long barrier island off the coast of Sarasota, Florida. This is a great place to live full time or as an escape from the harsh winters of the north. Instead…

A client of mine just purchased this lovely Longboat Key condo below. The first person (non Realtor) to guess the sales price will receive a $25.00 gift certificate to their favorite restaurant or store.

This lovely condo offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,257 square feet. The kitchen, bathrooms and flooring have been remodeled within the last few years. The kitchen had granite countertops and both the cabinets and appliances were replaced. The condo came turn key furnished. The beauty of this condo is that it is within a 2 to 3 minute walk to fabulous Longboat Key beach.

It closed roughly a week ago. Let me know what you think it closed for.

The Answer

The above unit was in the Seaplace condos on south Longboat Key. It…

Looking for comfort, style and relaxation on the beach? Take a look at the En Provence Longboat Key condos in Sarasota, Florida. This is a fabulous to live full time or to spend the winters. This is a small complex made up of only 21 units in 3 buildings. All of the units have views of the Gulf of Mexico and Longboat Key beach. Imagine enjoying your morning breakfast on your spacious terrace listening to the soothing sounds of the water. These are one of the most sought after Longboat Key condos. 

En Provence Condo Market Update

• Currently there are 3 condos for sale in the community
• Asking prices $2,950,000 to $3,295,000
• 1 condos sold in 2010 - see below

2151 Gulf of Mexico Drive # 4, Longboat Key

The condo below is a 4 bedroom, 3.5…