5655 Gulf Of Mexico Dr

Cedars West is a low-rise, Gulf-front condominium complex built in 1975 with two stories and an intimate residential scale. Units are primarily two-bedroom, two-bath layouts with generous indoor-outdoor flow, many offering walk-out ground-floor access or screened lanais that face the beach. Interiors commonly feature open floorplans, ceiling fans, crown molding, solid wood cabinetry, stone or solid-surface counters, travertine or tile floors, built-in storage and practical upgrades such as modern HVAC and LED lighting. Exterior characteristics include private sand access, balconies, outdoor showers, landscaped grounds with irrigation and lighting, barbecue stations, on-site tennis courts and shared kayak/bike storage. Common-area amenities center on waterfront leisure: a large heated swimming pool, poolside seating, private mailbox area and on-site rental management. The association is pet-friendly with modest size limits and maintains full reserves; it permits short-term rentals on a two-week minimum basis multiple times per year. Parking is surface-level and the property benefits from an on-site manager and trolley access to nearby dining and retail on Longboat Key and St. Armands Circle. The complex sits within a relaxed island neighborhood defined by beach recreation, sea life sightings and proximity to parks and nature preserves.