The Beaches of Longboat Key

The Beaches of Longboat Key is a prestigious Gulf-front condominium community located behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club at 775 Longboat Club Road. Completed in 1984, this elegant 11-story building offers just 73 luxury residences, combining spacious floor plans, exceptional privacy, resort-style amenities, and direct access to one of the most desirable stretches of shoreline on southern Longboat Key. Its intimate scale and thoughtful design have made The Beaches one of the island's most sought-after beachfront communities for more than four decades.

The Beaches

Boutique Beachfront Living Within the Longboat Key Club

The Beaches occupies one of the most desirable stretches of shoreline on southern Longboat Key. Unlike many beachfront condominiums that emphasize density, The Beaches was thoughtfully designed to create a more intimate ownership experience, with just 73 residences and only six homes on most residential floors.

The building's graceful curved design allows nearly every residence to capture expansive Gulf views while maintaining exceptional privacy. Combined with resort-style amenities, beautifully maintained grounds, and a location just moments from the Longboat Key Club, St. Armands Circle, and downtown Sarasota, The Beaches has remained one of the island's most sought-after luxury condominium communities for more than four decades.

Some luxury condominiums impress with scale. The Beaches impresses with restraint.

73

Luxury residences

1984

Completed

11

Residential stories

~5.54 Acres

Beachfront property

6

Homes per typical floor

Why Buyers Love The Beaches

Seventy-three homes, six per floor.

Some luxury condominiums impress with scale. The Beaches impresses with restraint.

Rather than creating long hotel-style corridors or dozens of residences on each floor, the building was designed around a central elevator lobby serving only six residences on typical floors. The result is a remarkably private living experience where owners rarely encounter more than a handful of neighbors at any given time.

Its gently curved footprint also distinguishes The Beaches from neighboring buildings. The design maximizes natural light while allowing residences to enjoy panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota Bay, and the Longboat Key Club golf course, depending on their orientation.

Longboat Key ClubSt. Armands CircleDowntown Sarasota

The Story Behind The Beaches

Built for space, not scale.

The Beaches was developed during an era when Longboat Key's finest condominium communities emphasized spacious residences rather than maximizing the number of units.

1984

Designed for Space, Not Density

With only 73 homes spread across eleven floors, the building remains one of the island's lower-density luxury beachfront communities. The original design centered around generous floor plans, expansive terraces, and a resort-style amenity package intended to complement, rather than compete with, the natural beauty of the Gulf.

Residents enter through a private lobby leading to amenities that include a library, exercise room, pool deck, and direct beach access, all carefully integrated into the building's design rather than separated into multiple structures.

Today

Renovated for Modern Living

While many residences have since been beautifully renovated with contemporary interiors and designer finishes, the qualities that originally defined The Beaches remain its greatest strengths: spacious residences, exceptional privacy, direct beachfront living, and an understated elegance that has never gone out of style.

The result is a community that feels intimate, elegant, and remarkably easy to enjoy every day.

Residences & Amenities

Spacious residences, curved for the view.

Homes generally range from approximately 1,500 to 2,200 square feet and feature expansive terraces, generous living areas, and floor plans that take full advantage of the building's distinctive curved design. Depending on their orientation, residences enjoy panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota Bay, or the Longboat Key Club golf course.

Residence Type

Two-Bedroom Residences

Residence Type

Three-Bedroom Residences

Residence Type

Penthouse Residences

Residence Type

Renovated Residences

Private Gulf beach access

Swimming pool

Jacuzzi

Club room

Library

Exercise room

Tennis courts

Garage parking

Storage lockers

Guest parking

Secured building entry

Lifestyle Policies

What to know before you buy.

Pets	Pets are not permitted in units or on the common elements. Service animals and approved assistance animals are permitted in accordance with applicable law and Association procedures.
Leasing	Minimum lease term is 90 days. Units may not be leased more than twice during any 12-month period.
Parking	Residents have garage parking, with additional guest parking available in designated areas.
Noise	Residents are expected to avoid activities that interfere with the peaceful enjoyment of neighboring residences.
Architectural Changes	Renovations require prior management approval and must comply with Association requirements and applicable permits.
Security	Building access is secured, and guests are required to check in through the front desk.
Smoking	The Beaches is a non-smoking building, subject to limited grandfathered exceptions established by the Association.

Association rules may change over time. Buyers should verify current policies before purchasing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything buyers ask us first.

How many residences are at The Beaches of Longboat Key?

The Beaches consists of 73 luxury condominium residences within a single 11-story beachfront building.

When was The Beaches completed?

The community was completed in 1984.

What types of residences are available?

The Beaches offers a variety of spacious two- and three-bedroom residences, along with penthouse residences, many featuring expansive terraces and panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota Bay, or the Longboat Key Club golf course.

How large are the residences?

Residences generally range from approximately 1,500 to 2,200 square feet, depending on the floor plan and location within the building.

What amenities are available?

Residents enjoy direct Gulf beach access, a swimming pool and jacuzzi, club room, library, exercise room, tennis courts, garage parking, storage lockers, secured building entry, and beautifully maintained grounds.

Is The Beaches directly on the beach?

Yes. The building sits directly on the Gulf of Mexico with private beach access for residents.

Are pets allowed?

No. Pets are not permitted, except for approved service animals and assistance animals as provided by law.

Are rentals permitted?

Yes. The minimum lease term is 90 days, and residences may be leased no more than twice during any 12-month period.

Does every residence include parking?

Yes. Residents have garage parking, and guest parking is available in designated areas.

What makes The Beaches unique?

Its intimate scale, with only 73 residences served by a central elevator lobby, graceful curved architecture, spacious floor plans, and direct Gulf-front location create a level of privacy that is uncommon among beachfront condominium communities on Longboat Key.

Does the community have an official website?

Yes. Visit the official Beaches of Longboat Key website.

Buying in The Beaches of Longboat Key

Find your residence.

Every luxury condominium offers a different living experience. At The Beaches, floor level, residence orientation, terrace configuration, Gulf and golf course views, renovation quality, and proximity to the beach can dramatically influence which residence is the right fit. For more than four decades, Pettingell Professionals has helped buyers navigate Sarasota and Longboat Key's luxury condominium market. We've had the privilege of watching many of the area's premier communities evolve over time, giving us a unique perspective on what distinguishes one residence from another and how each compares with other exceptional Gulf-front properties. If The Beaches is on your shortlist, we'll help you understand not only which residence best fits your lifestyle, but also how it compares with other luxury condominium communities throughout Longboat Key and Sarasota.

Selling in The Beaches of Longboat Key

Tell your residence's story.

Today's luxury buyers begin their search long before they schedule a showing. They compare communities, study floor plans, evaluate renovations, explore amenities, and look for trustworthy information before deciding which residences deserve a closer look. That's why we've created one of Sarasota's most comprehensive luxury condominium and residential community guides. Our goal is simple. When someone searches for The Beaches of Longboat Key, we want them to find the most accurate, informative, and complete resource available. More importantly, we want your residence to be part of that discovery. For sellers, this matters. A beautifully updated residence at The Beaches should never be presented as simply another Gulf-front condominium. It deserves to be positioned within the story of the community, the quality of its renovation, its architectural design, the lifestyle it offers, and the enduring appeal of one of Longboat Key's most intimate beachfront communities. Combined with exceptional photography, cinematic video, strategic digital marketing, and more than four decades of experience representing Sarasota's finest properties, we position your residence where today's luxury buyers begin their search. We don't simply market luxury homes. We tell the story behind them, connect the right buyers with the right properties, and represent every client with the level of service that exceptional real estate deserves.

The Pettingell Community Guides

Exceptional real estate decisions begin with exceptional information.

The Pettingell Community Guides were created to provide buyers and sellers with accurate, objective, and thoughtfully researched information about Sarasota and Longboat Key's most exceptional condominium communities, residential neighborhoods, and waterfront enclaves. Every guide is independently researched, regularly updated, and written to help you understand not only the facts about a community, but also the history, lifestyle, architecture, and details that make it unique.

Rather than relying on marketing language or generic descriptions, our goal is to create the most complete and trustworthy resource available for each community we cover. Whether you're buying, selling, or simply exploring Sarasota's luxury real estate market, we hope these guides help you make more informed decisions and discover the communities that best fit your lifestyle.

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The Beaches of Longboat Key

The Beaches

Seventy-three homes, six per floor.

Built for space, not scale.

Designed for Space, Not Density

Renovated for Modern Living

Spacious residences, curved for the view.

Two-Bedroom Residences

Three-Bedroom Residences

Penthouse Residences

Renovated Residences

What to know before you buy.

Everything buyers ask us first.

Find your residence.

Tell your residence's story.

The Pettingell Community Guides

Exceptional real estate decisions begin with exceptional information.

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The Beaches of Longboat Key

Seventy-three homes, six per floor.

Built for space, not scale.

Designed for Space, Not Density

Renovated for Modern Living

Spacious residences, curved for the view.

Two-Bedroom Residences

Three-Bedroom Residences

Penthouse Residences

Renovated Residences

What to know before you buy.

Everything buyers ask us first.

Find your residence.

Tell your residence's story.

The Pettingell Community Guides

Exceptional real estate decisions begin with exceptional information.

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