7 Florida Waterfront Condos and Golf Community Retreats on the Gulf

Gorgeous Views – Impact Windows & Doors – 1/2 Acre Elevated Lot – Enjoy the Longboat Key Island Lifestyle – In a prime South Longboat Key location, this beautifully updated waterfront home offers a blend of privacy, comfort and exceptional boating access. Set on a large, elevated, tropically landscaped lot, the property captures wide water canal views stretching toward Sarasota Bay, with stunning water vistas visible from nearly every room. Designed with an inviting open floor plan, the residence features three bedrooms and two baths, thoughtfully arranged for everyday living and effortless entertaining. The private primary suite is a retreat, complete with stunning water views, generous walk-in closet, an en-suite bath and a unique outdoor shower for enjoying the coastal lifestyle. A separate guest suite provides privacy for visitors, while the cozy third bedroom offers flexibility for additional guests, an office or hobby space.

In a rich tropical waterfront setting on Longboat Key, this unique retreat lives like a modern treehouse while evoking a sense of peace, family and com- fortable, easy island living. Tucked within the island’s native landscape along a natural bayou off Sarasota Bay, the property offers a rare opportunity to experience serene waterfront living surrounded by nature, with the Gulf’s azure waters and pristine beach access just moments away. Enjoy your private backyard dock and kayak launch or secure your boat on one of the deepwater slips on the open bay. Excellent fishing and bird watching await right outside your door in this remarkable natural habitat. The spacious home is anchored by a stunning great room with vaulted cedar ceilings and exposed beams. The home features a spacious sunroom with bar area and handcrafted art shelves, a dedicated library, an inviting family room and a separate private office with extensive built-in cabinetry, providing warmth and functionality.

With Boca Ciega Bay as its backdrop, this waterfront residence pairs an easy open floor plan with expansive water views that follow you from the living room to the balcony. The layout includes two bedrooms and two baths, anchored by a spacious living room designed for unhurried mornings and relaxed evenings. A renovated kitchen keeps the main living areas feeling connected and current, while newly installed windows and doors frame the bay and help refresh the interior experience. Practical comfort comes through in a newer A/C system, supporting the day-to-day ease of coastal living in Saint Petersburg. Whether you’re taking in the shifting light across the water or simply enjoying the breeze off the bay, the setting invites a calmer rhythm from sunrise onward.

Within the exclusive enclave of Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers, this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom residence with a den/flex space and 2 full baths balances comfort with resort-style living. A split-bedroom floor plan is elevated by volume and vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and an easy flow for everyday routines and entertaining. The completely redesigned chef’s kitchen anchors the home with ample custom cabinetry, a pantry, breakfast bar, and a kitchen dining area currently styled as a seating and reading nook, opening to spacious living and formal dining areas framed by tranquil preserve views. The primary suite offers dual sinks, a walk-in shower, generous custom closet space, and peaceful views of the screened lanai and private heated pool. A newer roof, updated mechanicals and appliances, plus storm screen and accordion hurricane shutters add confidence as days unfold poolside and on the club’s trails.

Along the water’s edge at Town Shores of Gulfport, Buckingham stands apart as the only building offering open terraces on Boca Ciega Bay. A secure lobby sets a calm, cared-for tone on arrival, while in-unit washer and dryers keep daily routines effortless. Inside, the residence is fully furnished and updated with a coastal cottage vibe that feels relaxed yet considered. The 2/2 layout lends itself to easy hosting and unhurried mornings, with breezes and bay light as a natural backdrop to everyday life. Step outside and you’re just moments from artsy Gulfport Village—close enough for spontaneous strolls, gallery stops, and lingering afternoons—then back home to terrace time and the changing water beyond.

Along Old Tampa Bay in Clearwater’s guard-gated Grand Bellagio at Baywatch, this waterfront townhouse-style condo delivers an easy, resort-like rhythm. Water views unfold from both levels, with oversized windows framing the ever-changing scene—dolphins and manatees are often spotted gliding by. Inside, an open-concept layout keeps daily life effortless, while an upstairs loft or family room adds a relaxed retreat, anchored by a gas fireplace for quieter evenings. The flexible floor plan allows for a primary suite on either the first or second floor, and both bedrooms feature walk-in closets and exceptional water outlooks. Two bathrooms are finished with granite countertops, dual sinks, and upgraded high-end showers with a spa-like feel. Step onto the private patio, then follow the community’s 1.2-mile lighted walking trail for scenic strolls along the bay.

Along the water’s edge in Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club, this maintenance-free Buttonwood model is offered turn-key furnished, with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a spacious den, and an extended lanai. Inside, the bright kitchen pairs a dinette and eat-on bar with granite counters, a tiled backsplash, and updated cabinets. Wide-plank LVP flooring, 5 1/2-inch baseboards, and classic crown molding run through much of the home, while the den’s skylight brings in soft natural light for work, crafts, or extra guests. The primary suite adds a bay window, a sliding glass door to the lanai, and an updated ensuite with a “no door” tiled shower, raised quartz dual-sink vanity, and walk-in closet. Outdoors, a screened, tiled lanai looks across the 12th hole and water, with no builds behind—an easy backdrop for unhurried mornings.