Situated just off of Florida’s mainland from Bradenton and Sarasota, Longboat Key is a barrier island equally divided between Manatee and Sarasota counties. Miles of white-sand Gulf Coast beaches line Longboat Key’s western shoreline while dense mangroves and canals dot its eastern shoreline on the Sarasota Bay.
Much of Longboat Key’s amenities cater to its older population, offering a laidback yet elegant lifestyle with fine dining options, waterfront golf courses, and plenty of fishing and boating opportunities. Sunbathing on the beaches and strolling through the community parks are popular pastimes in Longboat Key. Attractions like the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, and Sarasota Jungle Gardens are close to Longboat Key as well. Traveling from Longboat Key is simple with access to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
