Welcome to Residence #103 at 1445 Gulf of Mexico Drive, located within the prestigious Players Club on Longboat Key. This exceptional 550-foot Gulf-front community offers an unparalleled coastal lifestyle, and this residence presents a rare opportunity—available for the first time in 37 years. Originally the building’s model home, this thoughtfully designed condominium combines timeless elegance with spacious comfort. This beautifully maintained residence features three bedrooms, two and a half baths. The third bedroom/den is complete with twin Murphy beds and built-in storage. The spacious living and dining area opens to a wall of sliding glass doors leading to an expansive 30-foot open-air balcony, where you will enjoy sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico, overlooking the 70-foot heated saltwater swimming pool, spa, lush tropical landscaping, and breathtaking sunsets. Just steps from the pristine beach, this outdoor retreat invites you to relax, read, listen to the waves, and savor spectacular evening skies. Inside, the home offers a seamless blend of style and functionality. The spacious primary suite features sliding glass doors to the balcony, a generous walk-in closet, and a split en-suite bath with dual vanities, a spa-like soaking tub and shower, and a large window that fills the space with natural light. The second en-suite bedroom, privately positioned off the front hallway, is generously sized, offers abundant natural light, and includes a large walk-in closet—perfect for guests. Additional conveniences include a powder room, in-unit laundry, interior storage, and a private storage closet just outside the front door. The residence also includes assigned under-building parking and access to bike storage. Residents of Players Club enjoy resort-style amenities, including a newly renovated clubhouse with a state-of-the-art fitness center, library, catering kitchen, and inviting indoor and outdoor social spaces. Four Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball, a putting green, beautifully maintained grounds, a security gate, and on-site management provide both luxury and peace of mind. Ideally situated on the desirable south end of Longboat Key, this community is just minutes from Publix, the renowned St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, the upscale boutiques and fine dining of St. Armands Circle, and the vibrant cultural attractions of downtown Sarasota. This is a rare opportunity to own a distinguished Gulf-front residence in one of Florida’s most sought-after coastal communities—where luxury, location, and lifestyle come together beautifully.