Unicorp Delivers $376M Sarasota Resort/Residences

Unicorp National Developments Inc. has completed the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort & Residences, a 1.1 million-square-foot project located on a barrier island near the southwestern Florida beach city of Sarasota. The project carried a total price tag of $376 million. Unicorp redeveloped the site of the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

The 18-acre resort and residential complex consists of five six-story buildings. The hotel houses 168 guestrooms, including 26 luxury oceanfront suites that offer one- to four-bedroom options. Each suite features separate living rooms, private terraces and butler service. Additionally, the property includes 69 for-sale condo residences, which range in size from 1,553 to 5,895 square feet.

Resort amenities include an 800-foot private beach and 42 water features, including a winding river and a 500,000-gallon saltwater lagoon where guests can swim with tropical fish and interact with the resident giant tortoises. The St. Regis Spa spans 20,000 square feet and features a eucalyptus steam room, a snow shower and hot and cold plunge pools.

Additional amenities include a fitness center, meeting space and seven bar and restaurant concepts.

Moss Construction served as general contractor for the project.