Some house hunters seem to be naturally predisposed to always prefer single-family residences over condominium units. While both residential structures have their charms and merits, single-family home shoppers who arrive in Longboat Key and take one look at The Beaches Condominium quickly change their minds.

The Beaches of Longboat Key is an impressive residential condominium tower complex that houses just 73 ultra-exclusive units. The Beaches is one of the most elegant high-rise structures on the island. The towers sit right at the foot of the sugar-white sands of the beach overlooking the sparkling Gulf of Mexico. There are various vistas to choose from: the units facing the north, west and south of the island will look out to the beach and the gulf waters. Residents on the lower units of the east tower will look out to the green golf links, but the higher units have a truly stunning view of the Sarasota Bay and the city skyline.

Since most units at The Beaches feature some of the most dramatic views in Longboat Key, the floor plans have been designed to take maximum advantage of the vistas with panoramic windows and terraces. The smaller floor plans measure 1,600 square feet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms; they start at $1 million. The truly formidable three-bedroom and three-bathroom floor plans are built on 2,495 square feet, larger than some waterfront estates on the island, and they can be negotiated for $2 million. Latest pricing at the Beaches of Longboat Key will be found below if there is inventory.

Residents of The Beaches actually live inside a country club. The Longboat Key Club features enough golf courses and tennis courts to keep active residents busy year-round. As if the private beach was not enough, residents also enjoy a resort-style swimming pool and a modern fitness center. The Beaches is a 100 percent maintenance-free community, and it is located just minutes away from two of the most promising cities in Florida: Bradenton and Sarasota.