Ritz-Carlton Managed -The Beach Residences - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
Condominium at 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA, photo 2 of 66
AERIAL OF THE BEACH  AT THE RITZ RESIDENCES - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
PRIVATE ELEVATOR FOYER - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
WELCOME TO RESIDENCE 709 AT THE BEACH RESIDENCES - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
LIVING AREA - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
LIVING AREA - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
VERY GENEROUS TERRACE - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
DINING ROOM - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
KITCHEN BREAKFAST BAR - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
BREAKFAST BAR - HELLO YOU CUTE LITTLE ROOSTER! - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
BREAKFAST AREA WITH A VIEW - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
KITCHEN WITH A VIEW - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
KITCHEN WITH A DESK - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
KITCHEN - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
GAS COOKTOP - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
OPEN KITCHEN - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
ENTRANCE TO PRIMARY SUITE - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
PRIMARY SUITE WITH A VIEW - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
PRIMARY SUITE - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
PRIMARY BATH WITH GARDEN TUB - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
PRIMARY BATH WITH MAKE-UP AREA - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
LARGE PRIMARY SHOWER - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
PRIMARY CLOSET 1 OF 2 - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
GUEST EN-SUITE 1 WITH A VIEW - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
GUEST EN-SUITE 1 - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
EN-SUITE GUEST BATH 1 - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
GENEROUS LAUNDRY WITH SINK - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
GUEST CLOSET 1 - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
GUEST CLOSET 2 - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
GUEST SUITE 2 - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
GUEST SUITE 2 - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
GUEST BATH 3 - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
GENEROUS TERRACE - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
GENEROUS TERRACE WITH A VIEW - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
GENEROUS TERRACE WITH A VIEW - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
CITY OF SARASOTA SKYLINE FROM TERRACE - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
RESIDENCE 709 PARKING SPACES 142 & 143 - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
BIKE STORAGE - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
KAYAK, ETC. STORAGE - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
Condominium at 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA, photo 41 of 66
Condominium at 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA, photo 42 of 66
PRIVATE POOL THE BEACH RESIDENTS ONLY - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
PRIVATE POOL FOR THE BEACH RESIDENTS ONLY - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
PRIVATE SPA FOR THE BEACH RESIDENTS ONLY - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
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FIRE PIT - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
THE LUXE LOBBY - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
MOVIE ROOM - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
MOVIE ROOM - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
Condominium at 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA, photo 51 of 66
Condominium at 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA, photo 52 of 66
THE BEACH RESIDENCES RITZ ON LIDO KEY LOOKING NORTH - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
Condominium at 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA, photo 54 of 66
Condominium at 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA, photo 55 of 66
AERIAL OF ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE/KEY - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
Condominium at 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA, photo 57 of 66
ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE CASUAL AND FINE DINING - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
Ca D"Zan - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
Ringling Museum - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE SHOPPING - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
PICKLEBALL ANYONE? - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
Golf and Marinas - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
Condominium at 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA, photo 64 of 66
JOHN RINGLING BRIDGE - 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709, SARASOTA
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$3,450,000

1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #709
SARASOTA, FL 34236
Listed by Judy Kepecz-Hays · COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Living area
3,352 sqft
Year built
2005

About this home

Private and EPIC 180 Views! Every day is a vacation living on the beach in this Ritz-Carlton-Managed enclave on Lido Key called “The Beach Residences.” Imagine, dreams do come true at The Beach Residences, where coastal luxury meets seamless living. Enter your private elevator foyer, where floor-to-ceiling glass walls frame panoramic bay, city, sunrise, and moonrise views. This residence offers flexible living options: 2 bedrooms + den decorated as a third bedroom, featuring a beautiful windowless room, 10 ft. ceilings, timeless travertine flooring, and abundant natural light throughout, with walls of glass wrapping around this home. The main living area opens to an oversized terrace—the perfect indoor-outdoor flow for entertaining and relaxation. An open living area with modern sophistication. The kitchen features a breakfast area and bar, a gas range, and premium appliances. The primary suite is a private sanctuary with two generous walk-in closets, a coffee bar, and sunrise vistas. The en-suite bath boasts a large shower and a garden tub. A separate guest wing offers an en-suite bedroom with bay views and terrace access. An additional study/den can be flexed to meet your needs; it is currently used as another guest suite. Relax on the expansive terrace with sparkling bay views and Sarasota’s skyline. Two pets are welcome with no weight limit. The Beach Residences delivers world-class resort-style living, a private movie theater, two guest suites available for overflow family and friends, a pool, spa, fitness center, social room, game room, dog run, and 24/7 concierge service. On-site is the Beach Club, directly on the beach with over 400 feet of Gulf frontage, offering Five-Star amenities like a resort-style pool, hot tub, cabanas, a tiki bar, a restaurant, and a small convenience store. There is also a Ritz-Carlton trolley that will take you to the Ritz-Carlton hotel in downtown Sarasota. You can experience Sarasota’s cultural venues, festivals, events, and restaurants. After the fun, the trolley will bring you back home. You can also immerse yourself in the charming St. Armands Circle that offers exclusive boutique shopping, casual and fine dining, art galleries, and much more. A short four-minute drive, or if you prefer to walk, just one mile away. With no waitlist for the optional Ritz Beach Club Membership, this versatile residence is designed for refined entertaining and relaxed daily living. Schedule your private showing to experience resort-like lifestyle firsthand.

Highlights

Waterfront

Property details

MLS
Stellar MLS
MLS #
MFRA4665895
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
THE BEACH RESIDENCES
Status
Active
Days on market
329
On market date
September 24, 2025
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2.45 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
681
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
District
SARASOTA
Middle
BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
2.87 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
760
Student:teacher ratio
15.8:1
District
SARASOTA
High
SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL
3.06 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
2,508
Student:teacher ratio
20.1:1
District
SARASOTA

Walkability

Blended score for SARASOTA's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

48
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
11.3 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
34 / 100
Restaurants & cafes5
Grocery stores0
Parks13
Schools0
Transit stops2
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in SARASOTA, from live MLS data.

On the market 329 days -- 161 more days than SARASOTA's current average of 168 days.
For reference, the median list price across 4,720 active listings in SARASOTA right now is $365,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$20,926/mo
$690,000 down
$2,760,000 loan
Principal & interest$17,901
Property tax (est.)$2,875
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 19, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.