Geography
Longboat Key is located North of St. Armand’s Key and South of Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, and Anna Maria Island. This 11 mile expanse includes both Sarasota and Manatee counties. The Gulf of Mexico Drive runs the length of the island and branches off to residential neighborhoods and streets. From some locations, one can see both Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
Attractions
The greatest attraction of Longboat Key is its private, quiet and peaceful waterside living. Imagine your own sequestered oasis: white sandy beaches offered only to residents and renting guests of Longboat Key. Those who live on Longboat Key generally prefer a laidback lifestyle that may include fishing, boating and enjoying…
[read more=”more” less=”less”]excellent dining. Dining options cater to any palate. Whether you are looking to enjoy a cheeseburger and a beer, cracking stone crabs, or getting outfitted impressively for an evening of fine dining, Longboat Key has your perfect restaurant.
There are just enough conveniences, including grocery stores, banks and dry cleaners to allow you to never leave the confines of this paradise, but not so much activity that the tranquility of the island is disturbed. Should you choose to explore off the island, the surrounding cities of Sarasota and Bradenton provide Longboat Key with a vast and varied list of amenities.[/read]
Real Estate
Almost the entire land area of Longboat Key is now occupied by either single-family homes or condominiums. Most of the condominium communities offer pools, tennis courts, water views and beach accesses. Many of the individually owned homes are as many as 45 years old, annexed to comparatively small parcels. Over…
[read more=”more” less=”less”]the past few years, many of these homes have been purchased, demolished and rebuilt by new owners who have replaced the aged residence with ornate homes. These homes have been constructed to remain for years to come while preserving the imperturbable lifestyle on Longboat Key. Ready to find for your private peace of paradise?[/read]
LISTING INVENTORY
Priced from $749,000 to $899,000.
