Longboat Key Real Estate Longboat Key, Florida, stretches narrowly for some eleven sun drenched miles between the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. Longboat Key provides an ideal beach and bayfront setting for the ultimate experience in Florida living. Home to 8,000 permanent residents, Longboat Key attracts many second and third home buyers who can appreciate the average year round 73 degree temperature. Whether you like to spend time shelling, biking, shopping, fishing, golfing or dining, Longboat Key's relaxing activities are boundless. Tennis and golf enthusiasts will find first-class facilities here.  Lido Key and St. Armands is a short ride away for some great entertainment.  Average prices for Longboat Key condos run from $ 325,000 to the $5,999,000 based on the latest MLS reports.  (Aug 2006) Real estate wise, Longboat Key is one of the most enviable communities in the country and has proven to be one of Florida real estate's best returns on investment. Prices on Longboat Key start high, and go even higher, but the views, beaches, amenities, and well kept grounds of Longboat Key make it all worthwhile. People tend to move to Florida for three reasons. Beaches, Boating and Golf. On Longboat Key you can have your boat parked in the backyard and still be in walking distance to the beach and golf courses. Longboat Key is truly the best of all worlds... Here is a review of some of the local Longboat Key Communites: Country Club Shores Great location on the southern end of Longboat Key and high appreciation for canal and bay front homes with docks for sailboat or powerboats. Older homes are available for around $1,200,000. Homes that are newer or updated start at around $1,500,000. Once you reach the ends of the canals, full bay views start at approx. $3,500,000 and go to over $6,000,000. A vacant lot or two is still available. Send me a message below for all real estate currently on the market in Country Club Shores. Emerald Harbor While the secret is starting to get out about this neighborhood on the north end of Longboat Key, I still think there are some great buys to be found in Emerald Harbor. Emerald Harbor is a very well-kept neighborhood with larger than expected size canal and bay lots. You can't beat the size of the canals in Emerald Harbor for boating water. Also, right across the street you have deeded beach access to the Gulf of Mexico. Prices start around $950,000 for canal front property and goes to over $3,000,000 for bay front homes. Send me a message below for all real estate currently on the market in Emerald Harbor. Sleepy Lagoon At the northern end of Longboat Key lies Sleepy Lagoon. A good mix of newer and older homes, with a few beautiful "Key West Style" homes. Prices run from $700,000 to over $2,000,000. Send me a message below for all real estate currently on the market in Sleepy Lagoon. Bay Isles Bay Isles is located on Longboat Key in the gated community of the Longboat Key Club. Bay Isles neighborhood includes Queens Harbor, Sabal Cove and Corey's Landing. The homes in Bay Isles range in size from 2200 square feet to over 6000 square feet. There are courtyard homes, maintenance-free homes, canal homes, and some bay front properties. Bay Isles neighborhoods have sidewalks, street lights, lush landscaping, a marina and walking trails. Within walking distance are banks, shops, restaurants, offices, golf and tennis courts. Prices in Bay Isles range from $1,000,000 to over $4,000,000. Send me a message below for all real estate currently on the market in Bay Isles. Conrad Beach Conrad Beach is a beachside community on prestigious Longboat Key, Florida. Our community consists of 27 homes located between the quiet, white sand beaches of north Longboat Key and the historical Village of Longbeach. Nationally recognized architect/town planner Frank Folsom Smith FAIA, designed Conrad Beach as a traditional southern coastal community with modern amenities. All Conrad Beach homes have open, airy floor plans, porches, energy efficiency features, beach accesses and many home sites have views of the Gulf. Longbeach Village Longbeach Village (Longboat Key Village) is a historic neighborhood on the north end of Longboat Key. The neighborhood consists of small cottage homes, and bayfront mansions in an "old Florida" environment. Longbeach Village properties range from $500k and up. Send me a message below for all real estate currently on the market in Longbeach Village. Longboat Key Condos L' Ambiance - Longboat Key One of the nicest buildings in The Longboat Key Club, L'ambiance consists of two 10 story buildings on 18 acres of gulf front property. L'Ambience has a clubhouse, gated entry, on-site manager, concierge, pool, spa, sauna. With the gulf views, golf course, and bay views on some of the most prestigious land on Longboat Key, L'Ambiance is truly one of the "special" places to live on Longboat Key. Prices range from $2,500,000 and up. Send me a message below for all condos currently on the market in L'Ambiance. Regent Place - Longboat Key Built in 1995, Regent Place is one of the newest buildings within the Longboat Key Club. Regent Place offers larger than normal units (3,000 sq ft +) with many exceptional interior features throughout. This is truly a beautiful community. Prices range from $2,000,000 and up. Send me a message below for all condos currently on the market in Regent Place. The Water Club - Longboat Key Newer upscale community with great ammenities on 16 gulf front acres. Prices start around $2,200,000.Send me a message below for all condos currently on the market in The Water Club. La Firenza - Longboat Key A great buy in the $2,000,000+ range! La Firenza is a beautiful 10 unit residential enclave built in 2005. These unit will are large and very well appointed. These residential condominiums will be between 3500 and 4800 square feet. Prices start in the high $2,000,000s. Send me a message below for all condos currently on the market in La Firenza. The Pierre - Longboat Key From the moment one steps foot into The Pierre, he or she is awestruck with a sense of European influence in this building. The foyer opens up into a magnificent atrium adorned with abstract art and dual glass enclosed elevators. Floorplans in this building afford gracious views of the Gulf and Bay. Located in the Longboat Key club it also is close to great golf and tennis facilities. Amenities are bountiful and bound to please. Prices range from $1,500,000 and up. Send me a message below for all condos currently on the market in The Pierre. The Sanctuary - Longboat Key Beautiful Gulf Front property in the Longboat Key Club. Good variety of units and price ranges including gulf views, golf views, and bay views. Prices range from $1,000,000 and up with underground parking. Send me a message below for all condos currently on the market in The Sanctuary. Longboat Key Towers - Longboat Key Longboat Key Towers is unique in the fact that the units are "gulf to bay", all offering great all around views. Units in Longboat Key Towers are always in high demand, and move quickly. Prices start at around $950,000. Send me a message below for all condos currently on the market in Longboat Key Towers. Privateer - Longboat Key Built in 1974, the Privateer is a great complex behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club. Prices start at around $950,000. Send me a message below for all condos currently on the market in Privateer. Inn on the Beach Owned and operated by the Shannon Hotel Group, Inc., The Resort at Long-boat Key Club offers the buyer an attractive investment opportunity. The purchase of a condominium unit entitles you to participate in the Ownership Rental Program. Through this program, your unit is rented out on a rotation basis allowing equal usage of all suites. The owner's use of the unit should not exceed fourteen (14) nights during the period from December 15 to April 30, plus fourteen (14) nights from May 1 to December 14. Unit owners enjoy approximately one-half of the nightly room revenue for their investment. The Resort at Longboat Key Club pampers the owner and guest with fine dining, generous amenities, concierge, maid service and friendly staff to make your vacation a memorable one. Prices range from $450,000 to over $1M. Arbormar Gulf front complex built in 1973. Prices start in the high $800,000s. Great beach location! Email me below for all units currently available in Arbormar. Sand Cay Great investment opportunities on the beach and Gulf of Mexico. Prices start in the high $600,000s. Great beach location! Email me below for all units currently available in Sand Cay. Beach Harbor Club Very nice gulf to bay complex. Beach access, fishing pier, heated pool and clubhouse. Prices start in the low $400s. Email me below for all units currently on the market in Beach Harbor Club. Spanish Main Mostly comprised of individual, free standing villas, Spanish Main is great 55+ community on Longboat Key. All villas have deeded beach access across the street. These are the best deals going right now from the mid $300,000 range on Longboat Key! Send me an email below for all units currently on the market in Spanish Main. Longboat Harbour Longboat Harbour is a 300 unit residential community located on Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key, Florida. Each unit is situated such that everyone has a water view, either to the harbour or to Sarasota Bay. These are similarly the best deals going right now from the high $300,000 range on Longboat Key! Send me an email below for all units currently on the market in Longboat Harbour.

After taking a look at all the NEW housing communites above along with the established ones, you need to find a agent that is ready and able to make that full-time commitment with you, The Buyer, I do that...."Every Step of the Way !"

Let's get together to arrange for your private viewings of the NEW homes or the available re-sales in the area.  You may call me on my direct line at (941-586-8832) or email me at (mark@markbrink.com), we can than set up a convenient time for you to get shopping for that new home.

If you are not ready for that personal touch quite yet, through my website you can search for homes or to browse the community links site.  You may also email me your basic critiera and I can set you up on an automatic email of new listings from the MLS that meet your critiera.

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