luxury waterfront apartments / penthouses for sale Sarasota County, United States

Very few residences transcend the Ritz-Carlton standard of living. This one does. Among the first to buy into the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, the original owner was able to structurally reconfigure the residence into a bespoke original. Together with a guaranteed fast-track membership to the Ritz-Carlton Members Club, the privilege of owning here is yours alone. Where other residences open to a closed elevator foyer, here you step from the private elevator directly into this corner residence, greeted by a wall of floor-to-ceiling glass that floods the space with the purity of Florida light. A few more steps lead you to the covered balcony, where glass railings reveal a full-on vista of Quay Harbor, Sarasota Bay and the Gulf beyond by day, and the illuminated Ringling Bridge by night. A soothing coastal palette of whites, blues and warm wood tones echoes the location, a quietly confident expression of modern, by-the-sea sophistication. Haute couture, applied to the home. Backlit art niches in solid Australian beech are built into the walls with the precision of gallery millwork. That same wood, paired with a continuous run of quarried quartzite, unifies the living room, wet bar and den into a single gesture of design. More than eighty LED fixtures are recessed into ceilings, niches and floating shelves, all on wireless control, composing an evening ambiance that shifts from soft luminescence to dramatic architectural effect at the touch of a button. Even the powder room, playfully dubbed the “Bling Bling Bath”, has been elevated with a textured tile wall, a wave-form backlit mirror and hand-painted swirl wallpaper that will make it the most talked-about seat in the house. The primary suite continues the expression of curated luxury. A floating built-in dresser is finished in authentic leather at the countertop. A continuous 3D-textured wall and ceiling, washed in cove lighting, rises above the bed. And a bay-view balcony offers a private soul retreat. This residence carries access that cannot be had at any other Ritz-Carlton — or anywhere else. Ownership here includes one of a limited number of private, air-conditioned garages, complete with built-in storage and two full-size wine coolers. It further guarantees fast-track membership to the Ritz-Carlton Members Club, currently closed to new applicants with a two-year waitlist across all categories. And, as of this writing, a few boat slips remain available at Quay Harbor. This is the one residence where the walls themselves were redrawn, the arrival reimagined, and every finish elevated beyond replication. Paired with guaranteed club membership and increasingly rare dockage, this is a lifestyle defined by what only you can have.

Imagine owning one of Sarasota Bay's most exciting waterfront properties, where panoramic views, deep water access, and resort-style living create the kind of lifestyle people dream about but rarely find. Set on an oversized 2/3-acre lot with 172 feet of direct bay frontage, this fully renovated Sapphire Shores estate was redesigned for unforgettable entertaining and vibrant coastal living. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views stretching across Sarasota Bay from Downtown city lights to Longboat Key, a 100-foot deep water dock with dual lifts 10,000 and 15,000 lbs, brand new seawall, resort-style pool and new spa, outdoor kitchen, multiple expansive decks, and a whole-home smart system with Sonos audio, Lutron lighting, Tesla solar power walls and charging, and security integration. Inside, the home offers five ensuite bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, a designer kitchen with custom coffee bar, finished game room, luxurious primary suite, and walls of hurricane-rated glass that bring the water into nearly every space. With a brand new standing seam metal roof, updated systems throughout, 16-foot elevation, this property delivers the rare combination of luxury, boating lifestyle, privacy, and peace of mind. Close proximity to Downtown Sarasota, SRQ airport and only 8.4 Miles to IMG Academy. Waterfront homes like this rarely become available. Inquire with listing agent for a full list of improvements. Schedule your private showing today.