3240 Gulf Of Mexico Dr

Portobello is a low-rise condominium complex built in 1975 and spread over six stories with 69 individual residences, primarily two-bedroom floorplans with occasional dens. Architecture follows a mid-1970s coastal condo vernacular: modest massing, screened lanais and broad sliding glass doors to capture bay and gulf sightlines. Interiors commonly feature open living/dining layouts, eat-in kitchens or kitchen/family combos, solid wood cabinetry, stone or solid-surface counters, crown molding, ceiling fans, and in-unit laundry; many units have been modernized with granite, luxury plank flooring, impact-rated windows, and upgraded mechanicals. Exterior amenities emphasize waterfront recreation and outdoor living — deeded private beach access across the street, a heated pool with adjacent clubhouse and catering kitchen, bayside fishing pier with day dockage, kayak launch and storage, tennis court (also used for pickleball), picnic and grill areas, outdoor showers, irrigation and landscaped walking paths. On-site conveniences include elevator service, assigned parking and storage lockers. The property sits on Longboat Key between Gulf beaches and Sarasota Bay, placing it within easy reach of St. Armands Circle, downtown Sarasota dining and cultural venues. The community projects an island-lifestyle atmosphere with a mix of full-time residents and seasonal owners, active social programming and maintenance that emphasizes outdoor amenity areas over high-rise luxury finishes.