Corey's Landing: Waterfront Living at Its Finest in Bay Isles, Longboat Key

By Danielle Gladding & Alison Kanter | Danielle Gladding & Co. Realty | Bay Isles Resident, Queens Harbour

Corey's Landing is one of the single-family neighborhoods inside Bay Isles on Longboat Key, and it keeps rising to the top for buyers who want direct Sarasota Bay frontage.

We are Danielle Gladding and Alison Kanter — a mother-daughter team at Danielle Gladding & Co. Realty. Danielle has lived in Sarasota and Longboat Key since the late 1970s, has been a licensed Broker since 1987, and lives in Queens Harbour, right inside the Bay Isles gates. She walks these streets most mornings and knows the neighbors and their dogs by name. Alison brings the analytical side of every deal — a Furman degree, a Clemson MBA, and a discipline for reading associations, reserves, and comparable sales before anyone writes an offer. Two generations of Longboat Key knowledge, and no agenda except helping you choose the right home.

Corey's Landing is consistently one of the most sought-after addresses in all of Bay Isles. Once you see it, you'll understand why.

“There is waterfront, and then there is the right waterfront for you.” — Danielle Gladding

The Setting — Where Sarasota Bay Meets the Gulf

Corey's Landing is a gated enclave of just 61 luxurious residences, tucked into one of the most beautiful corners of Bay Isles. It's a thoughtful blend of elegant single-family homes and maintenance-free paired patio villas, all built in the early 1990s with the kind of timeless coastal design that doesn't go out of fashion.

Many of the homes here offer panoramic Sarasota Bay views. Some have private docks on Buttonwood Harbor with quick, navigable access out to the bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Others overlook the Harbourside golf course or one of the community's serene interior lakes.

The streets are quiet, pet-friendly, and made for evening walks along the water. That is not a marketing line — that is what living here looks like.

The Homes Themselves

Corey's Landing features larger homesites than many Bay Isles neighborhoods. Properties showcase private pools, spacious outdoor living areas, and beautiful water or golf course views — open floor plans, high ceilings, and big windows designed to bring the scenery inside. Because in Corey's Landing, the scenery is everything.

What You'll Find Inside the Gates

61 residences total — single-family homes and maintenance-free paired patio villas
Built in the early 1990s with classic, durable coastal architecture
Many homes with direct Sarasota Bay or lagoon frontage
Private docks available on Buttonwood Harbor with bridge-free Gulf access
Larger lots than typical of Bay Isles — more privacy, more outdoor living
Heated community pool and spa
Two tennis courts — community-maintained
Tropical walking paths and mature, lush landscaping

On-Site Amenities — Plus the Bay Isles Package

Beyond the homes themselves, Corey's Landing residents enjoy a heated community pool and spa, two tennis courts, and the kind of tropical walking paths that make every morning feel like a small vacation.

And then there's everything you get just by being part of Bay Isles. Every resident has deeded access to the private Bay Isles Beach Club on the Gulf of Mexico — Gulf-front parking, beach chairs and umbrellas already set up, covered pavilions, picnic areas, grills, and white sand that is yours by deed. That is one of the most valuable amenities on Longboat Key, and every Corey's Landing buyer gets it.

Optional membership to the Resort at Longboat Key Club is also available — 45 holes of championship golf, 20 Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball, a deep-water marina with 291 slips for yachts up to 150 feet, an award-winning spa, fitness center, and exceptional dining. I'm a member myself. I can tell you firsthand what it adds to daily life here.

Who Corey's Landing Is Right For

Corey's Landing is one of the first places I show buyers who say they want "something on the water." The combination of lot size, views, and community amenities is hard to match anywhere on Longboat Key.

It tends to be the right fit for:

Buyers who want genuine waterfront living — the kind where you see the bay from your kitchen window and watch the sunset from your lanai
Boaters who want quick, bridge-free Gulf access via Buttonwood Harbor
Tennis players who want quality courts they can walk to
Dog owners — the streets here are made for morning walks (I founded the Dogs of Bay Isles Facebook page, so I know every regular)
Buyers who want a smaller, well-maintained community inside a larger gated setting

The Honest Tradeoffs

I'm going to tell you what I'd tell my best friend — including the things that might give you pause.

Properties here are highly competitive when they come to market. If Corey's Landing is on your list, you need someone watching it for you — not just waiting for it to hit Zillow.
Waterfront homes carry the realities of waterfront ownership: insurance, dock maintenance, and storm exposure all matter. We help our clients model these honestly, not optimistically.
The homes were built in the early 1990s. Many have been beautifully updated; others are ready for a buyer who wants to put their own stamp on a great bone structure. I've guided luxury remodels across Sarasota for decades — I know what adds value here and what doesn't.
Corey's Landing has its own HOA structure inside Bay Isles. As with any condo or maintenance-assisted neighborhood, the reserves, insurance, and meeting minutes deserve a close read before you write an offer.

How to Read the Corey's Landing Market

Corey's Landing is a small community — just 61 homes — so a single sale can move the median. That is why Alison and I always run the numbers across the last 90 days and the last 12 months, in the same building or immediate area, rather than relying on island-wide medians.

When you review any listing in Corey's Landing, the questions that matter are:

Is it waterfront, lagoon-front, lake-view, or golf course view? Each commands a different premium.
Is there a private dock? Deeded or common? Bridge-free access?
How recent is the roof, the HVAC, the seawall, and any hurricane protection?
What's the current monthly assessment, and are any special assessments pending?
Recent comparable sales in Corey's Landing — not Bay Isles overall.

Thinking About Corey's Landing?

My job isn't to sell you a home. It's to help you choose the right one — for your lifestyle, your family, and your future.

Properties here are highly competitive. Working with someone who knows the neighborhood — who's there on the ground every morning, who lives inside the same gates — gives you a real advantage. I live here. I know this community like no one else.

Alison and I work as a mother-daughter team at Danielle Gladding & Co. Realty. You get two generations of Sarasota expertise — Alison brings her Furman undergraduate degree and Clemson MBA to the analytical side of every deal, and I bring my experience from working in real estate since 1981. Together, we'll help you find not just a beautiful home, but the right home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Corey's Landing in Bay Isles?

Corey's Landing is a gated enclave of 61 residences inside Bay Isles on Longboat Key, built in the early 1990s. It combines single-family homes with maintenance-free paired patio villas, and many homes sit on direct Sarasota Bay or lagoon frontage with private docks. On-site amenities include a heated community pool and spa and two Har-Tru tennis courts. Residents also receive every Bay Isles community benefit, including deeded beach club access.

Does Corey's Landing have boat docks?

Yes. Many Corey's Landing homes have private docks on Buttonwood Harbor with navigable, bridge-free access to Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Bridge-free matters more than most buyers realize — it means no waiting on a bascule schedule and no air-draft limit on your vessel. Dock size, depth, and condition vary by home, so confirm the specifics on any property you are considering rather than assuming they are uniform.

How many homes are in Corey's Landing?

Corey's Landing contains 61 residences, a blend of single-family homes and maintenance-free paired patio villas. That small scale shapes the market here. With 61 homes, a normal year produces only a handful of sales, so buyers waiting for the right combination of frontage, dock, and updates often wait through several seasons. It also means resale values hold well, because supply never floods.

Is Corey's Landing dog-friendly?

Yes. The quiet waterfront streets make for easy morning and evening walks, and Bay Isles has a strong dog-owning community overall — Danielle Gladding founded the Dogs of Bay Isles Facebook page. Individual associations set their own pet rules on size, number, and breed, so review the association documents for the specific home before you assume your dog qualifies.

Do Corey's Landing residents have beach access?

Yes. Every Corey's Landing resident, like every Bay Isles owner, has deeded access to the private Bay Isles Beach Club on the Gulf of Mexico. Deeded is the operative word — it conveys with the home rather than being a membership you apply for or a waitlist you join. The Beach Club offers Gulf-front parking, covered pavilions, picnic areas, grills, and restrooms.

What amenities does Corey's Landing have on site?

Corey's Landing has a heated community pool and spa, two Har-Tru tennis courts, and walking paths through mature tropical landscaping. Har-Tru is a clay surface, which plays slower and is easier on knees than hard court. Beyond the enclave, residents have full access to Bay Isles community amenities, and membership at the Resort at Longboat Key Club is available separately and entirely optional.

How competitive is the Corey's Landing market?

Inventory is limited by design. With 61 residences, turnover is low, and the homes with the most desirable combination of bayfront position, dock, and recent renovation attract the most interest when they list. The practical advice is to be ready before you find the home rather than after — financing in order, decision-makers aligned, and a clear list of which features you will not compromise on.

What is the price range in Corey's Landing?

Pricing varies widely depending on whether a home is directly bayfront, lagoon-front, lake-view, or golf-course view, and on whether it has a private dock and recent updates. The spread between a lake-view villa and a renovated bayfront home with deep-water dockage is substantial. Because sales volume is low, a useful answer requires current comparables rather than a general range. Contact Danielle Gladding & Co. Realty for recent sales.

Who is the best realtor in Bay Isles for waterfront homes with private docks?

The right agent for a dock property knows what moves value before you make an offer — usable water depth at low tide, bridge clearance between the dock and open water, seawall age and who pays when it fails, and how well the association funds its reserves. Danielle Gladding has been a licensed Florida Realtor since 1981 and a broker since 1987, holds the Luxury Homes Certification and ABR, and lives in Queens Harbour inside Bay Isles. Alison Kanter, licensed in May 2023, holds RENE and brings a Clemson MBA to contract and document review. Both hold the Certified Waterfront Specialist and CRLS designations. Danielle Gladding & Co. Realty serves Longboat Key, Sarasota, and the surrounding communities.