550 W Flamingo Dr

Island Shores is a five-story beachfront condominium complex on Venice Island built in 1987, offering residential units that read like spacious coastal homes rather than compact condos. The architecture is low-rise and horizontal, with under-building secured garage parking, exterior walkways, and private stair and elevator access to units; many residences include extended enclosed lanais or oversized balconies facing the Gulf. Interiors commonly feature high ceilings, open floorplans, built-in millwork, wet/dry bars, solid wood cabinets and stone counters, generous walk-in closets, and split-bedroom layouts that emphasize separation between primary suites and guest rooms. Common facilities center on a clubhouse with social spaces and a warming kitchen, a heated pool and sun decks, a fitness room, guest suites available for owners, storage, and laundry facilities; landscaping and sprinklers are maintained with an irrigation system and exterior lighting. Practical coastal protections appear throughout the property, including hurricane shutters or impact windows and sliders, outdoor showers, and enclosed garage parking. The building sits steps from private beach access and places residents within a highly walkable neighborhood of shops, restaurants, marinas, parks, and Venice’s historic downtown, supporting a lifestyle of waterfront recreation, entertaining, and everyday convenience.