About Longboat Key

Longboat Key, the Ultimate Florida Vacation...

Longboat Key lies south of Anna Maria Island, between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

Longboat Key is a barrier island community, and the coextensive town of the same name. It's located on the central west coast of Florida. 

The Town of Longboat Key lies within two counties.  The northern portion of Longboat Key is in Manatee County and the southern portion is in Sarasota County.  The Town of Longboat Key was incorporated in 1955 as a municipality.

The island is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico on the west and Sarasota Bay on the east. The area is popular among retirees and is also a popular resort and second home community.  Longboat Key has a population of approximately 8,000 permanent residents and grows to approximately 20,000 during peak tourist season.

If you are planning a trip to beautiful Longboat Key, go to Beach, Bike and Baby Vacation Rentals on Longboat Key to learn about Fun and More Rentals and how they can ensure your stay on Longboat Key is safe, comfortable and memorable for you and your entire family.

Things to See and Do on Longboat Key

Longboat Key is an ideal beach and bayfront setting for the ultimate Florida vacation. Stretching between the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay, Longboat Key attracts many visitors who come to enjoy the average year-round temperature of 73 degrees.

The entire Longboat Key area is abundant with wildlife. Longboat Key waters are home to manatee, dolphins, and fish, while pelicans, osprey, and a variety of shorebirds.

Tennis and golf enthusiasts will find Longboat Key facilities to be first-class, and there are several parks on the Keys to visit for a relaxing afternoon.

Whether you like to spend your time shelling, biking, shopping, fishing, golfing, or dining, opportunities for these activities are boundless on Longboat Key and nearby Lido Key and St. Armands Key. Well known as private island paradises, there are vacation rental accommodations here to suit everyone, from deluxe suites in plush resorts and condominiums to beachfront cottages and modest hotel rooms.

Escape to the beautiful white sand beaches and tranquil surroundings of Longboat Key, Florida.

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts, with a permanent collection and changing exhibits of juried and invitational shows, hosts art classes, workshops, and cultural events right on Longboat Key. Sarasota’s many cultural centers are only minutes away, including Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Asolo Theater, Ringling Museum, Sarasota Ballet and Opera, and several other live theaters.

Shopping in Longboat Key

You’ll find terrific shopping on Longboat Key, and St. Armands Key. Anna Maria Island and Bradenton, over the north bridge, both also offer a variety of shopping, theater, and cultural experiences.

If you are planning a trip to beautiful Longboat Key, go to Beach, Bike and Baby Vacation Rentals on Longboat Key to learn about Fun and More Rentals and how they can ensure your stay on Longboat Key is safe, comfortable and memorable for you and your entire family.