John Allen's Blog: Longboat Key real estate

If you are looking for a very special retreat on the beautiful beaches of Longboat Key Florida, the Islander Club should be on your list of properties to consider. The complex is made up of two, 12 story buildings located directly on the beach.

The Islander Club features truly outstanding amenities including Olympic sized heated pool, Har-tru tennis courts, library, fitness center, social room, covered parking, on-site staff/management and of course, 400 feet of private white-sand beach. In addition, all of the common areas were recently renovated. It is perfectly located at the southern end of Longboat Key, close to Publix, shopping, dining and St Armands Circle.

Islander Club- Current Listings Data

Below is information on recent listing and sales…

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Located behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club and Resort, L'Ambiance is a paragon of luxurious beachfront living. There are two, 10 story buildings and a total of 136 residences. Many of the condos here have stunning views of the beach and Gulf of Mexico. Residents on the top floors also enjoy vistas of the downtown Sarasota skyline and Bay.

Amenities of this guarded gate condominium include: Lighted Har-Tru Tennis Courts, Clubroom, Elevators, Fitness Center, 175,000 gallon Community Heated Pool, 1000 feet of Private Beach, Guest Suites and Concierge. Pets are permitted as well.  The beautifully maintained grounds at L'Ambiance spans 20 acres. Many residents take advantage of the close proximity to the Longboat Key Club and Resort. The Resort includes…

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Sarasota Florida’s luxury real estate market of high-end properties has suffered just as other parts of the country, however we've found 11 sales in the $3,000,000+ range so far for 2009. From a high-rise condo on Longboat Key, an Indian Beach estate, to a gated mansion on the waterfront of New Pass, the high-end real estate market in Sarasota continues to post some impressive sales.

On the pristinely manicured island of Longboat Key, Florida, an elegant penthouse at the Water Club Longboat Key sold for $3,000,000. The list price was $3,495,000. We often tout the Water Club as the amenities are fabulous. The Clubhouse is approximately 17,000 square feet offering a social room overlooking the pool and beach. Residents can reserve this space for private…

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The Longboat Key condo market stats in the Sarasota MLS system are continuing to show improvement. 417 condos on Longboat Key are currently listed as active, 48 condos, townhouses and villas are under contract and the sales for the last six months total 132. Longboat Key condo sales for the last six months outnumbered famous Siesta Key even after Dr. Beach named Siesta Key Beach No. 2 on his 10 Best Beaches in America list in May. Siesta Key sales stats for condos sold in the last six months numbered 114.

Longboat Key condos range from small condominiums, duplexes to newer luxury condos that sit majestically on the beach of this tropical oasis. Older condominiums on this island Paradise have remodeled their lobbies, amenity room and added extra luxury…

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"Beaches" Longboat Key was built in 1984 and was designed with swap-around balconies for maximizing the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico views. Many condominiums at Beaches also offer golf course views as well as city views of Sarasota. Behind the gates of the prestigious Longboat Key Club, owners enjoy ample amenities at these Longboat Key condos including: 24-hour concierge service, 2 tennis courts, heated pool, spa, and an on-site manager. The building has recently undergone an extensive renovation.

Residents of Beaches Longboat Key enjoy the warm Gulf waters and the white sandy beaches of Longboat Key as well as dining and shopping on St. Armands Circle. Downtown Sarasota’s cultural activities are a short drive from Beaches. Condo in the Sarasota MLS currently…

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Living in a Longboat Key condo affords owners at Water Club a resort lifestyle in one of Florida’s most prestigious condominiums. Joggers, rollerbladers and walkers line were sprinkled along the sidewalks on Longboat Key enjoying the balmy Sarasota weather as we visited Water Club Longboat Key this week. Sarasota had some much needed rain on Monday, and residents, vacationers, as well as plants, are sprouting while enjoying Sarasota’s burst into Spring!

In other parts of the country, home sellers are starting to sell their properties and shopping for Longboat Key condos. Buyers can find amazing prices at Water Club, Promenade and Beaches now. These Longboat Key condos are a few of the most popular on the Key and usually highlight our showing…

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The Sarasota Association of Realtors just released the latest market statistics for the Sarasota real estate market. All statistics were compiled on properties listed in the MLS as of November 2008. The stats show higher pending sales as we head into our "season." With the slow economy, we will probably see less visitors in our busy season which runs from January to May. The absorption rate for both condos and homes has reduced significantly from the 2007 data.

Click HERE for a PDF of the press release.

Click HERE for the new stats from the December issue of Sarasota Realtor Magazine.

Sarasota Florida is located 60 miles south of Tampa on the Gulf Coast of Florida. If you have any questions or if you would like to explore the Sarasota area further,…

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