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Condo in Longboat Key, Manatee County, FL · 16 units · built 1953

Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort

5841 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228

16 units Built 1953
Records last updated Jul 2026 · Sources: FL DBPR · County records · FEMA Is this your building? Request a correction

Overview

Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort is a beachfront condominium community offering direct access to a quiet private beach and a heated pool on Longboat Key. While visitors frequently praise the exceptional ocean views, serene atmosphere, and friendly staff, recurring concerns involve deferred maintenance in individual units, aging pool furniture, and communication challenges with management. The property remains a popular, relaxing getaway destination, though certain areas and room amenities continue to benefit from updates and upkeep.

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 2 of 6
Structure
Built 1953
Milestone
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Flood
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Wind
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Fees
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Reviews
5 themes

16 residential units on record.

Is Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort safe? Structure & milestone status

Stories Being verified
Year built 1953 Source: County property records
Structure type Being verified
Milestone inspection (SB 4-D) Being verified

What are the HOA fees at Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort?

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

What is the flood risk at Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort?

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 Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort

What works

Well maintainedStrong amenitiesGood locationQuietClean common areas

What doesn't

Deferred maintenanceUnresponsive managementPoor communicationParking shortage

Ongoing, not one-off

  • Maintenance — raised repeatedly, 2021-2026

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 Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort safe to live in?

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What are the HOA fees at Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort?

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Does Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort require a milestone inspection?

Based on available records, this building is not classified within the 3+ story milestone-inspection requirement. Verify with the association.

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 Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort in a flood zone?

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