Longboat Key

Longboat Key is a 12 mile long Barrier Island off the coast of Sarasota and Manatee County. The white sandy beaches are as far Barrier Island as the eye can see. and it draws many vacationers and snowbird to the Island. The majority of Longboat Key’s 6000 residents are retirees who enjoy the charm of the island and many outdoor activities, like Golf and Tennis, swimming and biking.

Longboat Key Real Estate

The Town of Longboat Key” (yes, Longboat Key is legally a town), has a diverse mix of homes lining the many cul-de-sac streets and boulevards branching off main roads towards both the bay and the gulf. Many of those homes are sitting on a canal with boat docks and direct access to the Sarasota Bay. Everything is more upscale, more luxurious. The world-class golf course on Longboat Key is not considered a luxury but rather a given. All this may be the reasons why Longboat Key is more or less a quieter destination. If you decided to live here, you would want to stay away from crowds of tourists and spring break craziness.

 Longboat Key is just one bridge away from the cultural activities and shopping opportunities in Sarasota.