A new private waterfront club experience for those who expect more from where they live
For buyers arriving from New York, Chicago and California, Sarasota has become far more than a seasonal escape. It is a place to live with greater ease, greater privacy and a stronger connection to the water, while still enjoying the level of service, sophistication and comfort expected at the highest tier of the market.
At The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota Bay, that standard is taking on even greater dimension with The Harbor Club.
As construction advances and The Harbor Club nears completion, residents will soon have access to one of the region’s most private and thoughtfully conceived club experiences. Positioned on Sarasota Bay and shaped around wellness, family connection and life on the water, The Harbor Club brings a new layer of daily living to an already exceptional residential address.
This is not simply an amenity package. It is a private extension of the luxury lifestyle itself, supported by the anticipatory care associated with The Ritz-Carlton.
A Club Designed Around the Way People Want to Live Now
The Harbor Club is centered on the priorities that matter most to today’s affluent buyers: wellness, privacy, recreation and meaningful time with family and guests.
Among its defining features are vitality plunge pools designed to restore and invigorate. In a setting shaped by spa-inspired services and wellness programming, these spaces bring recovery, balance and renewal into everyday life.
The Harbor Club will also encompass 20,000 square feet dedicated to gathering, movement and memory-making. Spaces for children, areas designed for wellness, and environments that invite multiple generations to spend time together.
From quiet morning outings to sunset cruises and offshore excursions, The Harbor Club offers direct connection to the waterfront lifestyle that draws so many buyers to Sarasota in the first place. Life here is not confined to the walls of a residence. It extends outward to the water, the sky, and the sense of calm that comes from living along one of Florida’s most beautiful bays.
All of it is elevated by dedicated staff and genuine personal care. Whether coordinating wellness services, assisting with recreation, or helping residents make the most of the club’s offerings, service remains central to the experience.
Looking Ahead to Phase II
The vision continues with Phase II, where The Harbor Club is planned to include an indoor pickleball court and simulated golf featuring iconic courses from around the world. to this text in the module Advanced settings.
That combination says something important about the property as a whole. It understands that luxury today is social as much as it is physical. Buyers want spaces that feel polished and private, but also active, welcoming and enjoyable across generations. The Harbor Club answers that with unusual intelligence.
Why This Matters for Today’s Buyer
For luxury buyers from major metropolitan markets, the move to Sarasota is about more than sunshine and waterfront views. It is about improving the quality of everyday life.
They are looking for a residence that can serve as a primary home, a seasonal retreat, or a legacy property for family and guests. They want security and privacy. They want wellness built into the day. They want boating close at hand. They want lock-and-leave simplicity without sacrificing service. And they want all of it in a city that feels both sophisticated and genuinely livable.
The Harbor Club strengthens the case for The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota Bay on every front.
As construction advances and The Harbor Club nears completion, the collection of remaining residences continues to narrow. What remains is a limited selection of grand waterfront homes tied to one of the most compelling residential club experiences on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
The Laughlin Tanner Group
For a purchase at this level, representation matters. The Laughlin Tanner Group is Sotheby’s No. 1 real estate team in Sarasota, with more than 35 years of market experience and over $3 billion in luxury sales. We understand the Sarasota waterfront market in a way that goes beyond brochures and floor plans. We help buyers evaluate not only the residence itself, but also positioning, long-term value, lifestyle fit, and how a property compares within the broader luxury landscape.
Just as important, we represent your interests. When purchasing in a premier development, buyers benefit from having experienced local advisors who are focused on value, negotiation, market context and the details that can influence satisfaction long after closing. From comparing available residences to understanding view corridors, floor plan advantages, service offerings and future resale appeal, our role is to give you clear, informed guidance at every step.
For buyers considering The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota Bay, The Harbor Club adds another compelling reason to take a closer look. For those who want experienced representation in securing the right residence, the Laughlin Tanner Group is here to help.
