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

Of all the neighborhoods inside Bay Isles, one keeps rising to the top for buyers who want direct Sarasota Bay frontage — Corey's Landing.

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 four decades of relationships, lived experience, and honest guidance. Together, we'll help you find not just a beautiful home, but the right home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Corey's Landing in Bay Isles?

A: Corey's Landing is one of Bay Isles' most sought-after addresses — a gated enclave of 61 single-family homes and maintenance-free paired patio villas on Longboat Key. Built in the early 1990s with timeless coastal design, many homes have direct Sarasota Bay or lagoon frontage and private docks, with a community pool, spa, and two Har-Tru tennis courts on site.

Q: Does Corey's Landing have boat docks?

A: 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. It is one of the premier boating addresses inside Bay Isles.

Q: How many homes are in Corey's Landing?

A: Corey's Landing contains 61 residences — a blend of single-family homes and maintenance-free paired patio villas. The small scale is part of what makes it competitive when properties come to market.

Q: Is Corey's Landing dog-friendly?

A: Yes — Corey's Landing is extremely dog-friendly, with quiet waterfront streets perfect for morning and evening walks. Bay Isles overall has a strong dog-owning community; Danielle Gladding herself founded the Dogs of Bay Isles Facebook page.

Q: Do Corey's Landing residents have beach access?

A: Yes. Every Corey's Landing resident — like all Bay Isles residents — has deeded access to the private Bay Isles Beach Club on the Gulf of Mexico. The Beach Club includes Gulf-front parking, beach chairs and umbrellas, covered pavilions, picnic areas, grills, and restrooms.

Q: What amenities does Corey's Landing have on site?

A: On site, Corey's Landing has a heated community pool and spa, two Har-Tru tennis courts, and tropical walking paths through lush landscaping. Residents also access all Bay Isles community amenities and may optionally join the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

Q: Who buys in Corey's Landing?

A: Corey's Landing attracts buyers who want genuine waterfront living — the kind where you see the bay from your kitchen and watch sunsets from your lanai. It also draws boaters, tennis enthusiasts, and buyers who value a small, well-maintained community within a larger gated setting.

Q: How competitive is the Corey's Landing market?

A: Properties in Corey's Landing are highly competitive when they come to market. With only 61 residences, turnover is limited. Working with Danielle Gladding and Alison Kanter — who live in and walk Bay Isles regularly — gives buyers a real advantage, often hearing about properties before they are publicly listed.

Q: What is the price range in Corey's Landing?

A: Pricing in Corey's Landing varies significantly based on whether a home is directly bayfront, lagoon-front, lake-view, or golf-course view, as well as the presence of a private dock and recent updates. Contact Danielle Gladding & Co. Realty at DanielleGladdingCo.com for current listings and recent comparable sales.