Under Construction. Set on nearly two private Gulf-front acres, this visionary estate is emerging as one of the most architecturally significant residences ever conceived on Longboat Key. Designed by the internationally acclaimed firm Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors, the home represents a rare convergence of sculptural design, coastal sensitivity, and modern livability. Bold in concept yet timeless in execution, the main residence unfolds with intention. A dramatic foyer introduces expansive living spaces designed to capture light, scale, and uninterrupted Gulf views. The primary suite is conceived as a private sanctuary, complete with dual spa-inspired baths and bespoke dressing rooms. A stately office, refined lounge, formal dining room, and temperature-controlled wine cellar complement the open-concept great room, which transitions seamlessly to a sweeping Gulf-front terrace. Dual kitchens, a showpiece entertaining kitchen and a separate chef’s kitchen, elevate both daily living and grand-scale hosting. The estate continues upward to a rooftop deck with panoramic coastal vistas, while other levels offer a private cinema, multiple guest suites, and a dedicated guest-level kitchenette. A thoughtfully designed guest house and separate pool house provide additional privacy and flexibility for extended stays or staff accommodations. Outdoors, the setting transforms into a private coastal resort. Lush, layered landscaping surrounds a dramatic resort-style pool and spa, expansive entertaining terraces, tranquil water features, and potential for a private tennis and pickleball court — all oriented toward the Gulf’s endless horizon. Positioned along one of the most coveted stretches of Longboat Key, the property offers both seclusion and proximity to the best of the region, including The Resort at Longboat Key Club, The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, St. Armand’s Circle, and the cultural vibrancy of downtown Sarasota. With construction advancing and pricing evolving accordingly, this is a rare opportunity to secure a generational Gulf-front legacy estate at a pivotal stage. Longboat Key’s global recognition, including its inclusion among Forbes Travel Guide’s Top 12 Destinations, further underscores the enduring value of this extraordinary offering.
Property Details
Price:
$38,450,000
MLS #:
A4681869
Status:
Active
Beds:
11
Baths:
15
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
LONGBOAT KEY
Neighborhood:
34228longboatkey
Listed Date:
Mar 6, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
17,199
Total Sq Ft:
32,165
Lot Size:
71,251 sqft / 1.64 acres (approx)
Year Built:
2026
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Schools
Elementary School:
Anna Maria Elementary
Middle School:
Martha B. King Middle
High School:
Bayshore High
Interior
Appliances
Bar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
Bathrooms
13 Full Bathrooms, 4 Half Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Flooring
Engineered Hardwood, Porcelain Tile
Heating
Central, Electric
Interior Features
Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Eating Space In Kitchen, Elevator, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features
Inside, Laundry Room
Levels
Three Or More
Exterior
Architectural Style
Coastal, Contemporary, Custom, Elevated
Attached Garage YN
1
Community Features
Waterfront
Construction Materials
Block, Concrete, Stucco
Covered Spaces
7
Direction Faces
East
Exterior Features
Balcony, Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Kitchen, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors, Storage, Tennis Court(s)
Garage Spaces
7
Lot Features
Flood Insurance Required, FloodZone, In County, Oversized Lot
New Construction YN
1
Open Parking YN
1
Other Structures
Cabana, Guest House, Outdoor Kitchen, Tennis Court(s)
Parking Features
Covered, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Golf Cart Parking, Ground Level, Guest, Off Street, Oversized, Split Garage, Tandem
Patio And Porch Features
Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch
Roof
Metal
Security Features
Smoke Detector(s)
Spa Features
Heated, In Ground
View
Pool, Water
Waterfront Features
Waterfront, Beach, Gulf/Ocean
Window Features
Storm Window(s)
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$82,342
Map
Community
- Address5965 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE LONGBOAT KEY FL
- SubdivisionLONGBOAT KEY
- CityLONGBOAT KEY
- CountyManatee
- Zip Code34228
Subdivisions in LONGBOAT KEY
- 360 NORTH PH II
- 7981 – LONGBOAT KEY MOORINGS
- 8177 – LONGBOAT KEY MOORINGS MARINA 2
- ACREAG0001
- AQUARIUS CLUB
- ARBOMAR APTS
- ARIA LONGBOAT KEY
- AVIGNON VILLAS
- BAILEY-DOBSON
- BAY ISLES
- BAYOU HAMMOCK
- BAYPORT BCH & TEN PH A
- BAYPORT BCH & TEN PH C
- BAYPORT BCH & TEN PH D
- BAYPORT BCH & TEN PH E
- BAYPORT BCH & TEN PH F
- BAYVIEW ESTATES
- BEACH HARBOR CLUB
- BEACHES OF LONGBOAT KEY PH-1
- BEACHPLACE I
- BEACHPLACE II
- BEACHPLACE III
- BOATHOUSE ON LONGBOAT
- BONAIRE AT LONGBOAT KEY
- BUTTONWOOD COVE
- BUTTONWOOD HARBOR
- CEDARS EAST SEC 1
- CEDARS EAST SEC 2
- CHARLIES
- CLUB LONGBOAT BEACH & TENNIS
- COLLIER WALKER
- CONDOMINIUM RESIDENCES AT LONGBOAT KEY
- COQUINA BEACH
- COREYS LANDING
- COUNTRY CLUB SHORES
- COUNTRY CLUB SHORES IV
- COUNTRY CLUB SHORES SEC 02
- COUNTRY CLUB SHORES SEC 03
- COUNTY CLUB SHORES SEC I
- DREAM ISLAND
- EMERALD HARBOR
- EMERALD HARBOR UNIT 1 REV
- EMERALD POINTE NORTH
- EN PROVENCE
- FAIRWAY BAY
- FAIRWAY BAY 1
- FAIRWAY BAY 2 PH 1
- FAIRWAY BAY 2 PH 2 & 3
- FAIRWAY BAY 3
- FRACTIONAL SUB
- GRAND BAY 1
- GRAND BAY 2
- GRAND BAY 3
- GRAND BAY 4
- GRAND BAY 6
- GULFSHORE OF LONGBOAT KEY
- HARBOR OAKS PH I & II
- HARBOUR COURT
- HARBOUR OAKS
- HARBOUR OAKS 2
- HARBOUR OAKS PH I & II
- HARBOUR VILLA CLUB AT THE BUCCANEER
- HARRIS BAYOU
- HOOTON
- INFINITY ON LONGBOAT KEY
- INN ON THE BEACH
- INN ON THE BEACH PH II
- INN ON THE BEACH PH III
- ISLANDER CLUB
- ISLANDER CLUB OF LONGBOAT
- ISLANDS WEST
- JEWFISH KEY
- L AMBIANCE
- L AMBIANCE 1
- L AMBIANCE AT LONGBOAT KEY CLUB
- L AMBIANCE AT LONGBOAT KEY CLUB PH 02
- LAGUNA YACHT VILLAGE
- LONGBEACH ON LONGBOAT KEY
- LONGBEACH REV OF R P JORDANS SUB
- LONGBOAT ARMS
- LONGBOAT HARBOUR
- LONGBOAT HARBOUR TOWERS
- LONGBOAT KEY
- LONGBOAT KEY CASA DEL MAR
- LONGBOAT KEY MOORINGS
- LONGBOAT KEY MOORINGS MARINA
- LONGBOAT KEY MOORINGS MARINA 2
- LONGBOAT KEY TOWERS
- LONGBOAT SHORES REV
- LONGBOAT TERRACE
- MARINA BAY
- MCCALLS BEACH CASTLE
- NEPTUNE
- NEPTUNE ON LONGBOAT KEY
- NEW PASS SHORES
- NORTHGATE OF LONGBOAT KEY
- PELICAN HARBOUR
- PELICAN HARBOUR & BEACH CLUB
- PIERRE
- PLAYERS CLUB 3
- PLAYERS CLUB I
- PLAYERS CLUB II
- PLAYERS CLUB III
- PORTOBELLO
- PRESERVE/LONGBEACH
- PRIVATEER NORTH
- PRIVATEER SOUTH
- PROMENADE
- QUEENS HARBOR A/K/A MANCHESTER BAY
- QUEENS HARBOUR
- RAUCH
- REGENT PLACE PH 2
- SABAL COVE
- SAGE LBK
- SALTY ACRES
- SANCTUARY I
- SANCTUARY IV
- SAND CAY
- SANDS POINT
- SARASOTA OUTRIGGER
- SEA GATE CLUB
- SEA PINES
- SEAGRAPE INN
- SEAPLACE
- SEAPLACE I
- SEAPLACE II
- SEAPLACE III
- SEAPLACE V
- SEAPLACE VI
- SHIPMANS ADD
- SLEEP LAGOON PARK
- SLEEPY LAGOON
- SLEEPY LAGOON PARK
- SLEEPY LAGOON PARK 2
- SLEEPY LAGOON PART NO 2
- SPANISH MAIN YACHT CLUB CONDO
- ST REGIS LONGBOAT KEY
- ST. REGIS
- ST. REGIS LONGBOAT KEY
- SUNSET BEACH
- SUNSET BEACH PH 2
- SUTTON PLACE
- TANGERINE BAY CLUB
- THE BANYAN BAY CLUB
- THE PRESERVE/LONGBEACH
- THE SHORE
- THE WESTCHESTER
- TIFFANY PLAZA
- TREE HOUSE
- TURTLE CRAWL SEC 36 TOWNSHIP 35S RANGE 16E
- TWIN SHORES BEACH & MARINA
- TWIN SHORES BEACH AND MARINA, INC.
- TWIN SHORES MOBILE HOME
- VEINTE
- VILLA DI LANCIA PH 1
- VILLA DOS PALMAS
- VIZCAYA AT LONGBOAT KEY PH 01
- VIZCAYA AT LONGBOAT KEY PHASE 1
- WATER CLUB 01 AT LONGBOAT KEY
- WENDY
- WESTCHESTER APTS
- WESTCHESTER CONDO APTS UN 3
- WHITNEY BEACH
- WHITNEY BEACH III
- WINDWARD BAY AMD
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in LONGBOAT KEY as of May 05, 2026
175
Single Family Listed
160
Avg DOM
1,001
Avg $ / SqFt
$3,067,263
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the LONGBOAT KEY subdivision, 5965 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE LONGBOAT KEY FL is a Single Family for sale in LONGBOAT KEY, FL, 34228. It is listed for $38,450,000 and features 11 beds, 15 baths, and has approximately 17,199 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 2026. The current price per square foot is $2,236. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in LONGBOAT KEY is $1,001. The average listing price for Single Family in LONGBOAT KEY is $3,067,263. To schedule a showing of MLS#a4681869 at 5965 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE in LONGBOAT KEY, FL, contact your CENTURY 21 Carioti agent at 800-783-8847.
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