Longboat Key

Stretching twelve miles between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay, Longboat Key provides an ideal paradise setting for a Sarasota vacation property. Out of the ordinary in so many ways, this island oasis offers a relaxed and secluded atmosphere, far from noise and everyday hustle.

A popular destination for visitors from around the world, Longboat Key has denied towering billboards and glaring neon signs. Instead you will enjoy an island of tasteful luxury, quiet pleasures, and an average year round temperature of a gorgeous 73 degrees.

While Longboat Key offers a beautiful setting for vacationers, it is also a prime real estate market with a thriving residential community. The island boasts a mix of condominiums, single family homes and maintenance free lifestyles. Contact us for more information on Longboat Key real estate.

When you wake up on Longboat Key, it is tough to decide how to spend your time – shelling, biking, shopping, fishing, golfing, or dining! Opportunities for all these activities, and more, are boundless on Longboat Key. This amazing Key is a boater’s paradise. Whether you already have your own craft or wish to rent one here, it just doesn’t get much better than heading out to enjoy the gentle waters of Sarasota Bay, or the breathtakingly beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Local marinas will house your boat, and you can enjoy a meal at waterside restaurants that provide boating access and dockage. Some Longboat Key resorts provide private docks and complimentary boat rentals, and there are also several charter sailing services. Experience the tropical beauty of Longboat Key as you ride around the island by bicycle. A bike path runs the length of the island and offers over 10 miles of leisurely riding. A nearby scooter and moped rental business will help you get set for a motorized tour with fun and excitement. Tennis and golf enthusiasts will find first class facilities here; as will those looking for parasailing or jet skiing.

For those more artistically inclined, the Center for the Arts boasts both a permanent collection and changing exhibits of juried and invitational shows. It also hosts art classes, workshops, and cultural events here on Longboat Key.

Although widely known for its luxurious resorts, Longboat Key also offers a wide range of housing options, for nearly every price range. Those qualified for 55+ housing will find amazing deals directly on the Gulf of Mexico; while die-hard boating enthusiasts will find a brand new exclusive yachting community. Up and down the coastline of Longboat Key are canal front homes of every shape and size, and the Village of Longboat Key provides quaint and historic housing options.

Longboat Key is easily accessible, yet lets you get away from it all – in style.

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