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Gulf Shores, Venice
A structural integrity reserve study (SIRS) is on file with the state for this 68-unit community at 255 the Esplanade N, completed December 16, 2024 by an engineer (DBPR's SIRS database, as of October 5, 2026).
The association reports 10 floors and a 1973 construction year. If its certificate of occupancy (CO) was issued in 1971, its first milestone inspection would have been due by December 31, 2024 (s. 553.899(3)(a), F.S.). Whether it was done is on file with the local building official.
SIRS completed December 16, 2024.
Declaration year, before the 1973 year built.
Floors (SIRS filing).
First inspection would have been due.
Timeline
- 1971Declaration recorded December 10, 1971.
- 2024First milestone inspection would have been due.
- 2024SIRS completed December 16, 2024; the next is due within 10 years (s. 718.112(2)(g)1., F.S.).
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| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Units | 68 in one building | DBPR condo file, Oct 3, 2026; building report |
| Declaration recorded | December 10, 1971 | DBPR condo file, Oct 3, 2026 |
| Year built | 1973 | association's SIRS filing (1973) |
| Floors | 10 | SIRS filing, self-reported |
| SIRS completed | December 16, 2024, by an engineer | DBPR SIRS database, Oct 5, 2026 |
| DBPR project number | PR1S018421 | DBPR condo file, Oct 3, 2026 |
| FEMA flood zone | X, moderate flood hazard (0.2% annual chance) | FEMA flood layer, Oct 5, 2026 |
| Distance to the coastline | about 0.1 mile | Our calculation, TIGER 2024 |
| Association | Gulf Shores Condo Assn Inc · formed December 10, 1971 · annual report 2026 | Sunbiz, Jul 1, 2026 |
| Mailing address matches | the office of Keys-Caldwell, Incorporated, a licensed manager firm | DBPR CAM file, Sep 30, 2026; address match only |
Owners
Owners can ask the board for Gulf Shores's inspection summary, if one was done, and the December 16, 2024 SIRS (s. 553.899(9) and s. 718.112(2)(g)11., F.S.).
Venice comparison
Gulf Shores is older than 84% and larger than 71% of Venice's 167 communities with 25+ units (our calculation from the DBPR condo file, Oct 3, 2026).
All 167 Venice condo communities with 25 or more units
Within half a mile
| Building | Units | Built or declared | SIRS at DBPR | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Point | 59 | 1968 | On file | 0.01 mi |
| Imperial House of Venice | 37 | 1967 | On file | 0.03 mi |
| Gulf Twin Towers | 54 | 1968 | none found | 0.10 mi |
| Gulf Horizons | 49 | 1970 | none found | 0.12 mi |
| Beleza on Venice Beach | 26 | 2005 | none found | 0.17 mi |
| Golden Strand | 40 | 1965 | On file | 0.25 mi |
| Casa Seville | 56 | 1973 | On file | 0.28 mi |
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FAQ
Does Gulf Shores in Venice need a milestone inspection?
Yes, at 30 years from its certificate of occupancy, if it has three or more habitable stories; its SIRS filing reports 10 floors.
Has Gulf Shores filed its SIRS?
DBPR lists a Gulf Shores study completed December 16, 2024.
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