545 Sanctuary Dr

Sanctuary III is a nine-story, gated beachfront condominium completed in 1991 and set within the larger Sanctuary enclave on Longboat Key. The complex primarily offers three-bedroom residences with open plans, split-bedroom layouts, high ceilings, and large terraces that capture expansive east-west views of Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Interior finishes commonly include solid wood cabinets, stone or solid-surface counters, built-in features, wood or marble floors, tray and crown moldings, skylights, walk-in closets, and upgraded wet bars; many units have undergone modern renovations and feature hurricane-impact sliding glass doors. Building-level amenities are extensive and resort-like: a Gulfside lap pool and additional plunge pools on a broad lanai with gazebos and seating, a clubhouse with a second-floor recreation room and catering kitchen, a state-of-the-art fitness center with saunas and showers, two lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, outdoor grills and showers, walking paths around the property, and more than 1,200 feet of private beachfront. Practical conveniences include elevator access, under-building garage parking and individual storage lockers in some units, on-site management, 24-hour gated security, irrigation and sprinkler systems, and hurricane shutters. The landscaped grounds and proximity to the Longboat Key Club’s golf and dining facilities combine beachfront living with club-adjacent recreational options in a quiet, highly maintained setting.