Longboat Key Elegant Estate "The Pearl" on more than an acre directly on the Gulf of Mexico. The private gated entrance is enhanced by lush tropical landscaping leading to the port cochere with fountain. The Main House offers 4 en suite bedrooms with 5 full and 3 half baths. A covered walkway leads to the private 2 bedroom Guest House with 2 baths, full kitchen/living area, laundry facilities and loft. The covered loggia with outdoor kitchen is an idyllic setting for entertaining family and friends while enjoying panoramic views of the Gulf and glorious sunsets as well as the spa and infinity edge pool with its cascading water into the lower level beach entry pool set on an expansive deck with a covered dining area and open beach views. Built by Whitehead Construction, the home is of the highest quality and has exquisite designer touches and finishes including a 2 story living room, private office, 4 fireplaces, State of the Art kitchen and top line appliances with 4 laundry facilities. Elevator and Whole Home Back-up Generator. Five garages for the avid car collector and extensive storage. Enjoy nearby Longboat Key Club with golf, tennis, pool and various dining venues. Close to St. Armands and downtown Sarasota with the myriad of dining, sport, shopping and cultural activities.