Longboat Key is about as close to paradise as it gets. Popular with celebrities and visitors from all over the world, the island offers a luxurious ambiance and upscale setting. Located just north of Sarasota, Longboat Key is one of the only barrier islands in the area without direct access to the mainland, which makes it a perfect refuge for seclusion and the utmost in relaxation. Drive over the bridge from Lido Key to the south or from Anna Maria Island to the north, and you’ll discover an elegant tropical sanctuary that offers every amenity you can imagine.
Longboat Key offers extensive opportunities for those who wish to enjoy outdoor pursuits. There are 45 holes of golf that stretch from Sarasota Bay to the Gulf of Mexico, making Longboat the only island in the area with more than a putting green. Two world-class tennis facilities and beach activities from parasailing, kayaking, wind-surfing, shelling and fishing offer fun in the sun for everyone. Numerous restaurants and eateries stretch the 10 mile length of the island, providing some of the best dining options in the region.
Longboat Key is a diverse vacation destination as you can do everything – bask in the Florida sunshine, play a round of golf or a game of tennis, enjoy cocktails by sunset, dinner by candlelight or step out for a performance in nearby Sarasota.
