Full-Service Beachfront Living on Southern Longboat Key
The Pierre was developed as a residential condominium offering the space and privacy of a large beachfront home together with the services and conveniences of a professionally managed building. Its location is one of its defining strengths: the Gulf of Mexico lies directly to the west, while the Longboat Key Club golf course extends along the opposite side of the property.
The original building plan arranged eight residences around a central atrium on a typical floor, allowing homes to occupy prominent exterior positions with broad terraces and varied exposures. Original A, B, C, and D floor plans range from approximately 2,410 to 2,880 square feet of living area, with outdoor terraces bringing total areas to approximately 2,800 to 3,640 square feet.
The Pierre was developed as a residential condominium offering the space and privacy of a large beachfront home together with the services of a professionally managed building.
The Pierre appeals to buyers seeking a spacious beachfront residence supported by a high level of service.
The original floor plans are notably generous, with large entertaining spaces, substantial primary suites, multiple bathrooms, breakfast rooms, dens or third bedrooms, and extensive outdoor terraces. The building's orientation also creates a variety of outlooks, including views toward the Gulf of Mexico, the Longboat Key Club golf course, Sarasota Bay, and the surrounding island.
Service is another important part of the ownership experience. A front desk concierge is available around the clock, while three guest suites allow owners to welcome overnight visitors without sacrificing the privacy of their own residence.
The Pierre was completed in 1990 during an important period in the development of southern Longboat Key, when new luxury condominiums were increasingly designed around larger residences, extensive amenities, security, and professional services.
The building's original concept placed the residences around an enclosed landscaped atrium, with the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the Longboat Key Club golf course on the other. Rather than treating common areas as corridors between private homes, the design made the plaza and atrium an important part of the residential experience.
Over the years, many residences have been renovated, and the lobby and common areas have also been updated. The Pierre nevertheless retains the fundamental qualities established at its completion: spacious homes, direct Gulf access, attentive service, and an enviable location on the southern end of Longboat Key.
Those generous layouts remain one of the community's greatest strengths today.
A typical floor is organized around the building's central atrium, with eight residences positioned along the exterior of the structure. Most original layouts include two bedrooms, a den or third bedroom, multiple full bathrooms, a powder room, formal living and dining areas, breakfast rooms, wet bars, private laundry rooms, substantial closets, and more than one terrace.
Pets | Owners may keep one dog weighing up to 25 pounds or one cat weighing up to 15 pounds. Up to two birds and fish in an aquarium no larger than ten gallons may also be permitted. Visitors, guests, and lessees may not bring pets, and the owner must be in daily and continuous residence while maintaining a pet. |
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Leasing | Minimum lease term is 90 consecutive days. No residence may be leased more than twice in a calendar year, and prior Board approval is required. |
Parking | Assigned under-building parking is provided. Vehicle size and type restrictions apply, and guest parking is available in designated areas. |
Guest Suites | Three guest suites may be reserved while the hosting owner or lessee is in residence, generally for stays of up to seven days. |
Architectural Changes | Structural alterations, hard-surface flooring installations, hurricane shutters, and many other modifications require prior Association approval. |
Security | A front desk concierge is on duty 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Building, garage, and amenity access is controlled. |
Club Membership | Membership in the Longboat Key Club is separate from condominium ownership and subject to the Club's application process and availability. |
Association rules may change over time. Buyers should verify current policies before purchasing.
The Pierre contains 66 condominium residences within one Gulf-front building.
The building was completed in 1990.
The original standard floor plans range from approximately 2,410 to 2,880 square feet of living area. Including terraces, total areas range from approximately 2,800 to 3,640 square feet. Penthouse and modified residences may vary.
The original building includes A, B, C, and D plans, together with penthouse and modified configurations. The standard layouts generally include two bedrooms, a den or third bedroom, multiple bathrooms, formal living and dining areas, breakfast rooms, and expansive terraces.
Residents enjoy direct Gulf beach access, a heated pool and spa, Har-Tru tennis courts, fitness center and sauna, shuffleboard, bocce, a club room, three guest suites, concierge service, on-site management, under-building parking, private storage, gas grills, beach tiki huts, and bicycle and water-sports storage.
Yes. A front desk concierge is on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing access control, resident communications, package and delivery assistance, and support for guest arrivals.
Yes. The Pierre has three guest suites on the plaza level. They may be reserved for visiting family and friends while the hosting owner or lessee is in residence.
Yes, subject to detailed Association restrictions. Owners may generally keep one small dog weighing up to 25 pounds or one cat weighing up to 15 pounds. Visitors, guests, and lessees may not bring pets.
Yes. The minimum lease term is 90 consecutive days, with no more than two leases permitted during a calendar year. Prior Board approval is required.
The Pierre is located behind the Longboat Key Club gates. Membership in the Club is separate from condominium ownership and may provide access to golf, tennis, marina facilities, dining, spa services, and additional amenities.
The Pierre maintains a private BuildingLink portal for owners and residents rather than a public website. Information is generally available directly through The Pierre Association, Inc. at 455 Longboat Club Road, Longboat Key, FL 34228, (941) 383-8345.
Every luxury condominium offers a different ownership experience. At The Pierre, buyers often compare floor-plan type, residence orientation, floor level, Gulf and golf-course views, terrace configuration, renovation quality, and proximity to the building's amenities. The differences among the A, B, C, and D plans are meaningful. Some residences emphasize Gulf frontage, while others provide broader golf-course, bay, or island views. Modified and penthouse homes may also differ substantially from the original standard layouts. For more than four decades, Pettingell Professionals has helped buyers navigate Longboat Key's luxury condominium market. We understand the distinctions among the building's floor plans, views, services, and residence locations, helping our clients identify the home that best fits their lifestyle and long-term goals.
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