Sapphire water and emerald golf courses amidst stands of blooming
bougainvillea and oleander frame the twelve sun-drenched miles of Longboat
Key stretching between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay and including
both Sarasota and Manatee counties. Polished and sophisticated, Longboat
Key is home to 8,000 permanent residents but her population swells to 20,000
during peak tourist season as devotees return year after year for superb
dining, shelling, biking, fishing, boating, golf and tennis. First-class
country clubs cater to members seeking the highest level of amenities and
aesthetic surround. The annual Stone Crab Seafood Festival draws thousands
of visitors each year and the long-established Longboat Key Center for the
Arts is well-known for its permanent collection as well as changing exhibits
of juried and invitations shows, art classes, workshops and cultural events.
Longboat Key is ideally situated for those who seek the city life, with
Sarasota’s sparkling skyline just a short drive away. The Van Wezel
Performing Arts Center, The Asolo Theatre, The Ringling Museum, the Sarasota
Ballet and Sarasota Opera are enthusiastically attended and supported by the
culture-loving residents of Longboat Key. Residences range from plush
penthouses and condominiums to beachfront estates and handsome single family
homes in quiet waterfront neighborhoods.
