The Southwest Florida lifestyle is about golf, tennis, sunshine, and quality of life. Longboat Key has all those elements and adds a few more to the mix: white sandy beaches, boating, fishing, and luxury. The 181 condominium units at the Sanctuary in Longboat Key were built in 1991, right at the beginning of a development cycle that concentrated on bringing maximum luxury to the barrier island. Life at the Sanctuary is the perfect balance of idyll, excitement, convenience, and opulence.

The beachfront Sanctuary features floor plans that start at 1,785 square feet with two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. These units start at $1 million. For more expansive three-bedroom units built on 3,856 square feet, pricing starts at $3 million. The floor plans are designed with sumptuousness in mind, and to that effect most units feature ample terrace space, panoramic views, marble floors, high ceilings, modern island kitchens, and more. Like its name suggests, Sanctuary offers residents the ultimate in safety and privacy with 24 hour security and concierge service.

Residents of the Sanctuary can enjoy the resort-style swimming pool and fitness center on their way to or back from the beach, which is located just steps away from the condominium. Children get their own swimming pool, and more active residents can also enjoy tennis matches on the two Har-Tru tennis courts. The nearby Longboat Key Club offers even more tennis and breathtaking golf courses. Boating, fishing, hiking, and bike riding can be enjoyed just about anywhere on the island.

The Sanctuary is located very close to the bridge that provides access to St. Armands Circle -a chic enclave of shops and dining establishments- and the City of Sarasota. For greater convenience, a small shopping center known as Avenue of the Flowers provides residents with shopping and other services without having to leave the island. The new Publix GreenWise Market reopened at the end of 2012.