5055 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE 331 Welcome to your coastal retreat in paradise — a stunning third-floor waterfront residence in Club Longboat Beach and Tennis, offering expansive Gulf views and one of the largest floor plans in the community. This exceptional 2-bedroom plus 3rd bedroom/study layout perfectly blends elegance, comfort, and functionality, ideal for full-time living or as a refined vacation escape. With 750 feet of pristine Gulf frontage, this home immerses you in the beauty and serenity of coastal living. Beautiful engineered white oak wood floors flow throughout the open, sun-filled living space, which seamlessly extends to your private balcony’s, the perfect spot to enjoy the tranquil sound of the waves and stunning sunsets. The updated kitchen features stone countertops, white cabinetry, and has been opened up to create a larger, more connected floor plan ideal for entertaining. The primary suite is a private sanctuary, boasting a remodeled marble bath with high-end fixtures and a spa-like ambiance. The guest suite provides equal comfort and privacy, featuring a beautifully appointed travertine-floored bathroom. A custom wall of California closets offers exceptional storage and style. The Club Longboat Beach and Tennis community offers amazing amenities, including private beach access with lounge chairs and beach umbrellas, eight professional har-tru tennis courts, pickleball, fitness center, shuffleboard, barbeque area, clubhouse with regular social events, sauna, spa and two heated swimming pools. Club Longboat is a pet-friendly community allowing up to two pets with fees that include exterior maintenance and insurance, cable, water, sewer and trash. Perfect as a full-time residence or an income-producing rental, with one-month minimum leases permitted up to 12 times per year. Only a short drive to many fine restaurants, boutiques, Anna Maria Island, St. Armands Circle and the City of Sarasota. Sarasota is a well-known center for arts and culture including the Asolo Theater, Van Wezel Performing Arts Center and Ringling Museum. Schedule your showing today and make resort style living a reality.