Pictured: Florida's first-ever Rosewood Residences will sit on 230 feet of beachfront property in Lido Key. Photo by Rosewood Residences Lido Key.

The Ronto Group is creating Florida’s first Rosewood Residences, opening soon at Lido Key in Sarasota.

Each of the 65 private luxury residences averages 4,200 square feet and offers unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico. Closings on the project began the second week of September, and The Ronto Group president, Anthony Solomon, says this build marks the first announced Rosewood residential-only project.

“We like to characterize this project as all the benefits and services of having hotel living but without the transient people,” Solomon says.

Rosewood is partnering with Lillian Wu Studios for interior design, and units are priced from $6.8 million to $14.9 million. A variety of indoor and outdoor amenities include a social lounge, zero-edge swimming pools, private restaurant and private chef services, fitness center with massage treatment rooms, 12-seat theater room, game room and children’s play area. 

“This gives everyone that resort, hotel lifestyle without vacationers in the midst,” Solomon says. “This is bringing an entirely new paradigm of living to the Sarasota market.”

New leadership additions include general manager Kelby Linneken and head chef Alex Rodriguez. Linneken brings over two decades of luxury hospitality and residential operations experience, and Rodriguez has overseen four-star dining rooms in New York City and served as corporate chef at Marriott Vacations Worldwide.

“We’re thrilled that Rosewood found these candidates, and it’s going to bring a new level of luxury to the market here,” Solomon says.

Other planned Rosewood locations in Florida include Naples, Hillsboro Beach and Miami. Solomon says people will be “absolutely floored” by what they see with the level of detail that goes into every floor and residence.

“Rosewood understands the affluence associated with their brand and customers,” Solomon says. “It’s a huge vote of confidence in the Sarasota market.”

The Rosewood Residences Lido Key Sales Gallery, 540 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, 941-888-3131, www.residenceslidokey.com

Pictured: Florida's first-ever Rosewood Residences will sit on 230 feet of beachfront property in Lido Key. Photo by Rosewood Residences Lido Key.