🌴 Placida Harbour Club — Premier Waterfront Community Near Boca Grande
Experience the Placida Harbour Club, a luxury gated waterfront community in Placida, Florida, steeped in history and timeless “Old Florida” charm, just minutes from Boca Grande. This exclusive enclave of 114 residences captures the essence of refined coastal living, featuring a newly remodeled deep-water marina, private beach access on Little Gasparilla Island, breathtaking water views, resort-style amenities, and a welcoming, active lifestyle.
Rich in heritage, the main clubhouse was once the private residence of the Mote family, founders of the renowned Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida. Developed in the early 1980s by Peder Wallenberg, the Placida Harbour Club was envisioned as a world-class waterfront retreat, offering luxurious residences, boat marina, manicured tropical grounds, private beach access, and magnificent sunset views, a legacy of quality, elegance, and coastal sophistication that continues today.
The newly reimagined boat basin features a new seawall, 66 new dock slips for lease with power, water, and storage, and a kayak/paddleboard launch with direct access to Placida Harbour and the Intracoastal Waterway. Boating enthusiasts will also enjoy the community-owned ferry, Island Passage, offering exclusive transport to Little Gasparilla Island and the Placida Beach Club, just a scenic ten-minute ride to a private community dock, pristine, uncrowded beaches and a beachfront clubhouse with pool, kitchen, and full amenities.
Placida Harbour Club offers an active, social lifestyle, complete with tennis and pickleball courts, and a soon-to-be fully renovated main clubhouse with elegant new furnishings, and a state-of-the-art fitness center featuring Matrix equipment along with a heated pool with breathtaking, panoramic views of Placida Harbour. A second clubhouseon the mainland features an additional pool and the community is connected with a scenic waterfront walkway, creating a serene resort-like atmosphere. Community updates also include new roofs, soffits, louvers, fresh exterior paint, and soon, lush new landscaping and paved roadways. The main clubhouse, boasting panoramic water views of Placida Harbour, serves as the community’s centerpiece, an elegant venue for gatherings, events, and coastal living at its finest.
Pet-friendly and welcoming, Placida Harbour Club seamlessly blends luxury amenities, natural beauty, and proximity to Boca Grande’s world-class beaches, dining, golf, and boutique shopping. By 2026, the community will be virtually brand new, offering an unparalleled Southwest Florida waterfront lifestyle.
As Jamie Curry – Boca Grande Luxury Real Estate Expert, I specialize in premier coastal properties like Placida Harbour Club, helping clients discover the best in waterfront and island-style living along Florida’s Gulf Coast.
📞 Contact Jamie Curry today to explore current listings or schedule a private tour of Placida Harbour Club and other Boca Grande luxury real estate opportunities.
