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Inside Southwest Florida's multimillion-dollar beach mansions

Stories by Bradenton Herald journalists, with AI summarization

This collection of stories will take you inside some of Southwest Florida's most extravagant mansions.

Take a closer look at the multimillion-dollar homes selling in the Gulf Coast's luxury real estate market, including some record-breaking sale prices on Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key.

Recent high-profile sales underscore the demand for these expansive properties, which often include luxury amenities and unique architectural features.

This ultra-luxury estate, priced at $25,950,000, is for sale on Longboat Key. By SRQ360, Inc.

NO. 1: ‘ULTRA-LUXURY’ LONGBOAT KEY MANSION ON SALE FOR RECORD $26 MILLION. TAKE A LOOK INSIDE

It’s a record listing for sale on Longboat Key in Manatee County. | Published March 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

NO. 2: ANNA MARIA BEACHFRONT ESTATE SELLS FOR $16 MILLION, BIGGEST SALE EVER IN MANATEE COUNTY

Anna Maria Island has seen a trend toward high-end homes replacing beach bungalows. | Published February 23, 2022 | Read Full Story by James A. Jones Jr.

A Longboat Key mansion recently sold for a record $30.3 million. By Photo provided

NO. 3: LONGBOAT KEY MANSION SELLS FOR RECORD-SETTING $30 MILLION. TAKE A LOOK INSIDE

A Longboat Key mansion recently sold for $30.3 million. | Published August 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

NO. 4: MLB PITCHER SELLING $11 MILLION MANSION ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND. TAKE A LOOK INSIDE

It has waterfront views from every room. | Published April 14, 2023 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

A Lido Shores mansion hit the market for $26 million in August 2025. By SRQ 360 Media

NO. 5: ‘THE VIEWS ARE JUST INCREDIBLE.’ LOOK INSIDE THIS $26 MILLION GULF MANSION

A mansion with waterfront views hit the market with a $26 million price tag. | Published September 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.