Rarely available, this 8th floor, 3 bedroom, 3 bath condo with perfect east/west views offers total privacy. Relax, unwind, and enjoy the magnificent views of the pristine sandy beach and the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico from this unit in Sanctuary III. Turn around to the east and watch the boats on Sarasota Bay, and enjoy the lush fairways of the Longboat Key Golf Club. This well-designed unit is very private and does not face any adjacent buildings. The kitchen has been opened to the living areas to take advantage of the views in both directions and to entertain effortlessly. Your large private terraces are the perfect setting for enjoying a morning coffee while viewing beautiful shimmering sunrises over Sarasota Bay, and then enjoying a cocktail with the sunset every evening over the sparkling Gulf of Mexico. The Gulfside master suite opens to outstanding panoramic Gulf and beach views. Beautiful wood floors flow seamlessly throughout the open floor plan, offering a casual, elegant feel to this home. Perfectly set behind the private gates of the Longboat Key Club, you are surrounded by all the Sanctuary has to offer, including a 25-meter resort style pool with lap lanes, spa, and splash pool located on a massive outdoor lanai with gazebos and abundant seating, 2 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, fitness center, saunas, recreation room, on-site management with 24-hour security, walking trails and over 1,200 feet of pristine beach. Your move-in ready home is waiting for you to start enjoying the paradise we call Longboat Key.