Thursday, July 2, 2009

Gulf vs Bay for a Condo on Longboat Key

Sunset over the Gulf of Mexico, FloridaMost of our customers searching for a Longboat Key condo start out looking for Gulf front. Slogans like "life's a beach" have added to the allure of owning a beachfront palace. Longboat Key is such a special place that beach or bay, it really doesn't matter. The view of Sarasota Bay are just as spectacular as the view of the Gulf of Mexico -- sometimes even better. Sunrise and sunsets can be enjoyed everywhere on Longboat Key!

Gulf front, you can stick your toes in the sand right out your door. On the Bay, many Longboat Key condos have deeded access to the beach which is a short drive from your condo. At Bay Isles, as a member of the Beach Club, there is card coded gated access to the Beach Club where picnic tables, rest rooms and showers are available.
Tangerine Bay on Sarasota Bay, Florida
At night the Gulf side is very dark, the Bay side twinkles with the lights of passing boats on the waterway and downtown Sarasota shines in the distance.


Your choices are great right now for a condo on Longboat Key. The Sarasota MLS currently reports over 400 condos for sale on Longboat Key with prices ranging from $155,000 for a tiny one bedroom condo to $5,000,000 for a Gulf front condo.


Condo Options Gulf-Front Longboat Key

Bleu Claire

Water Club

En Provence

Positano

Vizcaya

Seaplace

Beachplace

Condo Option Bayfront Longboat Key

Tangerine Bay

Grand Bay

Bay Harbor

Marina Bay

If you need help searching for a Gulf or Bay condo on Longboat Key, call Annette Smith at 941-504-3922 or email for a prompt reply. We show properties on Longboat Key regularly and are ready to assist you with smooth real estate transaction.