About Sarasota's Fairway Bay

Offering private beach access to the Bay Isles Beach Club, Fairway Bay condos on Longboat Key provide residents with a number of activities as well as easy access to many of the area's attractions. Also, many of the bayfront condos at Fairway Bay have magnificent Sarasota Bay views or views of the downtown Sarasota skyline.

With construction on Fairway Bay Longboat Key beginning in the 1980s, the Bay Isles guard-gated community is well-established in the area. In addition, residents of Fairway Bay on Longboat Key have several onsite amenities available. These amenities include tennis courts, exercise facilities, a spa and two heated swimming pools, as well as the Bay Isles Beach Club on Longboat Key Beach. Since the community is part of the Longboat Key Club, residents also enjoy easy access to 27 holes of golf, tennis courts and a marina. Membership required.

You'll find a variety of residences on the Bay Isles grounds. Fairway Bay Longboat Key offers several townhouse homes for sale as well as the mid-rise condominiums. These town homes, which surround the four 5-story condo buildings located on the property, boast features such as high ceilings, large windows, terraces overlooking the grounds and private garages. Fairway Bay also features miles of sidewalks, making it possible for residents to easily walk or bike to the many onsite amenities the Bay Isles community has to offer.

Longboat Key, St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota are a short drive for shopping, cultural activities and dining.

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Fairway Bay Condominiums on Longboat Key

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Fairway Bay Longboat Key is a luxurious condo community on the south end of the island. It is tucked away nicely on the bayside of Longboat Key providing fabulous water views. Imagine waking up in the morning and enjoying the newspaper and a cup of coffee while watching the sun rise over the Sarasota bay. Sounds like a great way to start the day. Visit Longboat Key condos to view everything for sale.

Fairway Bay Market Update

• There are 20 condo units for sale as of September 15, 2010.
• 9 townhouses for sale
• 11 units for sale in the midrises
• Lowest asking price - $319,000
• Highest asking price - $699,000
• Average asking price - $459,335
• Median asking price - $414,450

Longboat Key, Florida

Longboat Key is a magnificent barrier island off the coast of Sarasota, Florida. It is 11 miles long and offers fabulous single family homes and condos living. You can find anything from a cozy, inexpensive studio near the beach all of the way to a palatial waterfront estate. The island is convenient to everything that Saraota, Florida has to offer. This is a popular destination for northerners to escape the harsh cold winters.

Contact Marc Rasmussen if you would like to buy or sell Longboat Key real estate.

Fairway Bay Condos - Community Summary of Features
Year Built: 1982 – 1988
Number of Units: 287
Size: 1192 to 2632 square feet

» Tennis Courts
» Heated Pools
» Spa
» Hot tub
» Fitness center
» Clubhouse
» Bike paths
» Private Beach Access
» 24 Hour Security
» Turn Key Furnished
» Pet Friendly





Fairway Bay Condos - Longboat Key - Sarasota FL

Located behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club, majestically stands the residences of Fairway Bay. These resort style condos can be found at the very southern end of Longboat Key, yet it’s still a stone’s throw away from all the finery offered downtown. For those who desire to be active outdoors, there are a myriad of activities available, such as golfing, kayaking, hiking, and canoeing. Or if you prefer just laying about taking in the sun, there is access to private beaches. If this sounds like the life for you, contact us today! Click Here for the Current list of Longboat Key Fairway Bay Condos for Sale

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If your checklist for a winter escape or retirement home looks similar to the one above then you need to visit the Fairway Bay condos on Longboat Key. This is a community of mid rises and townhouses on the bayside of Longboat Key. The midrise condo units offer stunning views of the bay and Sarasota city skyline. The townhouses have fantastic designs and floorplans. Fairway Bay is located behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club which provides easy access to world class golf and tennis facilities as well as the marina for boating. Another great feature is the private beach club. Hop in your car and take a short drive to the gated and private beach club which offers ample parking, storage for your beach chairs & bathrooms facilities.

If you are looking to purchase or sell a Longboat Key condo give me a call at 941.812.6272. I would be happy to help you.

Waterfront and Golf Course Living at Fairway Bay Condos on Longboat Key

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Longboat Key FL Gated Community

Behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club (bayside) is an enclave of condominiums, Fairway Bay, built in the 1980s. These condos offer an assortment of buildings: mid-rise, golf villas, bayside townhouses for a Florida resort lifestyle. Amenities include walking paths, swimming pools, deeded beach access to private Beach club and a community marina.

Walk on the beach, enjoy your private sunsets at the Bay Isles Beach Club. Carded entry at Fairway Bay.

Currently, the Sarasota MLS database results show 19 active Fairway Bay condos on Longboat Key ranging in price from mid $400,000 to the high $800,000s. Condos range in square footage from 1270 to are over 2000 sq.ft.

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