Longboat Key is a jewel like barrier island, just around 11 miles long, and just west of bustling Sarasota, Florida. It is situated between Sarasota Bay and the azure blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Extremely private, the only access is from Anna Maria Island to the north and St. Armand’s Key on the south. Longboat Key is a fresh taste of the good life boasting numerous amenities, first class accommodations, local and international gourmet restaurants, and a world class tennis complex and the only golf course built on any of Sarasota’s barrier islands.

Dining on the Key will measure up to some of the finest to be found in all Florida. Here, fine dining can be a casual gourmet burger by the beach or a romantic candlelight repast at the Sands Pointe restaurant enhanced by sweeping views of the languid waters of the gulf. Live entertainment can be found on most evenings at The Pointe Lounge coinciding with complimentary, wine tastings in The Library on Friday nights. In season barbecues, happy hours by the poolside, along with clubhouse and refreshing al fresco dining, compliment the other countless culinary venues graciously presented to Longboat Key residents and guests.

If the aforementioned amenities and its broad expanse of private, pristine white sandy beachfront were not sufficient, Longboat Key Club and Resort features 45 exceptionally designed holes of private golf and a expansive 38 court tennis complex. For fitness buffs, there’s a wellness and fitness massage therapy center, a beautiful resort type swimming pool with Jacuzzi, numerous opportunities for boating of all kinds, and a fully monitored “Kids Klub” for children aged 5 to 12.

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