The Sanderling Club
Contributing Writers
Ellen Wells and Mark McCann
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loistered on the southern end of Sarasota's renowned barrier island,
Siesta Key, the enchanting Sanderling Club is revealed on a secluded
lane under a canopy of rich tropical foliage. While cruising the
meandering drive you will catch glimpses of shady lagoons, their
banks thick with mangroves, and the often present Great Blue Herons poised for
a little fishing. Occasionally, amidst the jungle-like atmosphere, you can catch a
glimpse of a residence through stands of giant bamboo, tall seagrapes and exotic
ancient trees. Framed by rare, mature tropical foliage, over 100 properties are
sited in this manicured jungle paradise.
The only single family home community with a 24-hour manned security gate
on the Key, some of the most spectacular waterfront residences on Florida's
Southwest coast are nestled within The Sanderling Club. Many of the estate-sized
homes are built on unique two-acre lots positioned on wide lagoons brimming
with wildlife and amazing Gulf of Mexico views. Some of the residences date
back to the late 1940s, when Elbridge Boyd, who wanted to create a Gulf-side
membership residential community, began developing the area.
Paul Rudolph, a former Dean of the Yale School of Architecture and one of
the most innovative modernist architects produced by the Sarasota School of
Left: The Sanderling Club boat docks. Right: The Clubhouse.
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