NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT
Country Club Shores By: Stephanie Okuley, Gina Ursini, Brista Realty, Licensed Real Estate Broker
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he neighborhood of Country Club Shores is one of the most sought-after on Longboat Key. See why everyone sings its praises. Nestled along the bayside is the vintage community of Country Club Shores. Developed by Arvida in the 1960s, this timeless waterfront community features 369 singlefamily homes lining 18 deepwater canals, making it one of the most popular neighborhoods on the key. Due to its popularity, many residences have been gracefully renovated or torn down and replaced with luxurious new construction. Yet, the area has maintained its classic architecture and “old Florida” charm. Recently, the community has seen a shift in demographics, with more young professionals and families than in the past. It is a beautiful mix of families, snowbirds, and retirees. So, what makes Country Club Shores a great place to live? There are so many reasons one would love this community.
Here are the top five: 1 | An affluent atmosphere with homes currently starting at $2M. 2 | Glistening turquoise waters and incredible sunsets from a secluded beach. 3 | Waterfront lots with access to Sarasota Bay. 4 | Proximity to the esteemed Longboat Key Club. 5 | 130 nearby boutiques, restaurants, salons, and galleries at St. Armand’s Circle. Country Club Shores offers a mix of homes accompanied by palm trees and mature landscaping. It is not your cookie-cutter community. Homes range from two-bed, two-bath ranch-style homes to luxurious five-bedroom, five-bath waterfront estates. Nearly every home boasts a waterfront lot with a private dock accommodating a 30’ to 40’ boat. It is truly a boater’s paradise complemented by a relaxed lifestyle. Residents located at the eastern part of the canals enjoy sweeping views of Sarasota Bay and the downtown Sarasota skyline. The streets are creatively named after golf and boating terms such as Birdie, Chipping, Outrigger, Wedge, Yardarm, and Spooner, which add to the allure. •
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