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Condo in Longboat Key, Sarasota County, FL · 36 units · built 1988

Sea Horse Beach Resort

3453 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228-2898

36 units Built 1988
Records last updated Jul 2026 · Sources: FL DBPR · County records · FEMA Is this your building? Request a correction

Overview

SeaHorse Beach Resort offers an exceptional beachfront location on Longboat Key with direct beach access and stunning Gulf views. While guests consistently praise the beautiful surroundings, convenient proximity to local shops, and friendly staff, some recurring challenges include occasional maintenance issues within individual units, ongoing property improvements, and parking constraints during peak times. The community remains a cherished destination for visitors seeking a relaxing and scenic coastal retreat.

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 1988
Milestone
Being verified
Flood
Being verified
Wind
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Fees
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Reviews
5 themes

36 residential units on record.

Is Sea Horse Beach Resort safe? Structure & milestone status

Stories Being verified
Year built 1988 Source: County property records
Structure type Being verified
Milestone inspection (SB 4-D) Being verified

What are the HOA fees at Sea Horse Beach Resort?

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

What is the flood risk at Sea Horse 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 Sea Horse Beach Resort

What works

Well maintainedStrong amenitiesClean common areasGood location

What doesn't

Deferred maintenanceUnresponsive managementNoiseParking shortageStrict rules enforcement

Ongoing, not one-off

  • Maintenance — raised repeatedly, 2021-2026
  • Noise
  • Amenities — raised repeatedly, 2023-2026

Recently addressed

Amenities

Criticized in earlier reviews, then improved.

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 Sea Horse Beach Resort safe to live in?

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What are the HOA fees at Sea Horse Beach Resort?

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Does Sea Horse 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 Sea Horse Beach Resort in a flood zone?

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