Ritz-Carlton Residences Sarasota Bay tops off tower

Kolter Urban reaches a key milestone as The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota Bay tops off ahead of its planned 2026 completion.

Kolter Urban has topped off The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota Bay, marking a key construction milestone for the 20-story luxury condominium rising along Sarasota’s waterfront.

The tower is slated for delivery in late 2026 and will add 78 luxury residences to downtown Sarasota’s Quay neighborhood. Moss Construction is the project’s general contractor.

A visible milestone on Sarasota Bay

The topping off completes the building’s vertical structure and keeps the project on schedule.

“This milestone brings us closer to delivering a truly exceptional living experience in Sarasota,” said Brian Van Slyke, president of Kolter Urban’s West Coast division.

The development continues Sarasota’s evolution into a walkable, high-end waterfront district.

Expansive residences with water views

Designed by 10 Design with interiors by HBA Americas, the residences emphasize scale, light and unobstructed views.

Homes range from three to four bedrooms, spanning 3,500 to nearly 6,000 sq ft.

Each residence includes private elevator access, expansive terraces with built-in grills and floor-to-ceiling glass framing Sarasota Bay, the harbor, downtown and the Gulf of America.

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Expansive residences with water views

Designed by 10 Design with interiors by HBA Americas, the residences emphasize scale, light and unobstructed views.

Homes range from three to four bedrooms, spanning 3,500 to nearly 6,000 sq ft.

Each residence includes private elevator access, expansive terraces with built-in grills and floor-to-ceiling glass framing Sarasota Bay, the harbor, downtown and the Gulf of America.

  • Chef-inspired kitchens with European cabinetry
  • Quartz countertops with full-height backsplashes
  • Owner’s suites with spa-style bathrooms
  • Dual walk-in closets

Construction progress at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota Bay with cranes and towers rising at The Quay Sarasota waterfront district

Amenities built around service

Amenities extend well beyond the residences.

Residents will have access to a lobby-level Social Club Room, indoor and outdoor bars, a Formal Social Room and an elevated pool terrace overlooking the harbor.

Additional offerings include a Waterfront News Café, private boardroom, dog park and pet washing station, valet parking, on-site management and 24/7 concierge services.

Harbor Club access expands lifestyle offerings

Residents will also have exclusive access to The Harbor Club, a 20,000+ sq ft amenity collection.

Features include:

  • Kayaks and paddle boards
  • Wellness center with treatment rooms
  • Saunas, steam rooms and vitality pools
  • State-of-the-art fitness centers
  • Indoor pickleball court
  • Kids’ Club and gaming room

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Construction and prior milestones

Moss Construction brings extensive experience in luxury high-rise development.

“Delivering a Ritz-Carlton-branded residence requires an extraordinary commitment to quality,” said Jeff Callahan, senior vice president of Moss’ Mid-Florida region.

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Moss previously worked with Kolter Urban on The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota, completed in 2021.

Kolter Urban announced the Sarasota Bay project in 2024, began sitework in early 2024 and opened its sales gallery in 2025.

Sales and delivery timeline

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is exclusively handling sales, with private appointments available at the on-site gallery at 475 Quay Commons.

The project remains on track for completion in late 2026.

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