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Condo in Longboat Key, Manatee County, FL · 1 units · built 1999

The Grande at Longboat Key

4561 Gulf Of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228

1 units Built 1999 Milestone applies
Records last updated Jul 2026 · Sources: FL DBPR · County records · FEMA Is this your building? Request a correction

Overview

Casa Del Mar Beach Resort on Longboat Key is a well-loved beachfront destination offering direct access to white sand beaches, a heated pool, and family-friendly amenities like pickleball courts and a grill pavilion. While many guests praise the clean grounds, beautiful ocean views, and responsive maintenance for issues like air conditioning, some visitors note that individual privately owned units vary in condition, with occasional reports of dated interiors or deferred maintenance. Rules enforcement and parking availability during peak times remain occasional points of discussion among guests, but the overall atmosphere continues to draw multi-generational repeat visitors seeking a relaxing coastal getaway.

Overview compiled from public sources — verify details independently. Review-derived detail here comes from short-stay guest reviews, not residents.

At a glance

Facts, not verdicts
Records verified 3 of 6
Structure
Built 1999
Milestone
Inspection applies
Flood
Being verified
Wind
Being verified
Fees
Being verified
Reviews
4 themes

1 residential units on record.

Is The Grande at Longboat Key safe? Structure & milestone status

Stories Being verified
Year built 1999 Source: County property records
Structure type Being verified
Milestone inspection (SB 4-D) Applies — buildings 3+ stories Source: FL SB 4-D

Applicability is a factual classification — it does not indicate that any inspection is overdue or that a building has a problem.

What are the HOA fees at The Grande at Longboat Key?

Fee information for this building is being verified from public records.

What is the flood risk at The Grande at Longboat Key?

Flood and wind exposure for this building are being verified from FEMA and county records.

Permits & activity

Permit activity is being compiled from the county building department index.

What guests say about staying at The Grande at Longboat Key

What works

Well maintainedStrong amenitiesGood locationClean common areasResponsive management

What doesn't

Deferred maintenanceParking shortageStrict rules enforcement

Ongoing, not one-off

  • Maintenance — raised repeatedly, 2018-2026

This building is listed as a vacation rental or resort operation, so this reflects short-stay guest reviews rather than resident experience. Aggregated from public reviews; no individuals are named.

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Frequently asked

Is The Grande at Longboat Key safe to live in?

Aedificio doesn't grade or judge buildings. What we can tell you is factual, and as a building of 3+ stories it falls under Florida SB 4-D milestone-inspection requirements. Applicability is a regulatory classification and does not indicate any problem. For a professional assessment, consult a licensed inspector.

What are the HOA fees at The Grande at Longboat Key?

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Does The Grande at Longboat Key require a milestone inspection?

Yes — as a building of three or more stories it is within the class covered by Florida SB 4-D milestone inspections. This is a factual classification about the building class; Aedificio does not publish whether an inspection is complete or overdue.

Can you get a mortgage on a condo here?

Condo mortgage eligibility depends on the project's "warrantability" (Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac criteria: owner-occupancy, reserves, litigation, insurance). Aedificio surfaces the public inputs; your lender makes the warrantability determination.

Is The Grande at Longboat Key in a flood zone?

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