Longboat Key Florida is an 11-mile long island that borders the Gulf of Mexico to its west and the calm waters of Sarasota Bay on to its east. The 8,000 permanent residents of Longboat Key live in a variety of residential styles from condominiums, townhouses, small single-family homes to luxury waterfront estates. While providing activities such as beachcombing, walking, swimming and fishing, the Key is manicured and secluded allowing a relaxing lifestyle. Longboat Key is known throughout the world for its outstanding beaches, sweeping water views, excellent dining, great weather, luxury lifestyles and don’t forget the sensational sunsets.
Things to Do on Longboat Key
As a national and international tourist destination, Longboat Key, with its fabulous weather and waterfront opportunities creates a perfect environment for travelers and residents alike. Local activities, such as boating, fishing, jet skiing, golf, tennis, shopping, fine dining, and arts/culture venues are available year round.
The Longboat Key Club and Resort
Behind the gates of the prestigious Longboat Key Club and Resort, tourists as well as Club members take part in fabulous amenities:
Longboat Key’s Perfect Location
Longboat Key is only a short drive away to world-famous St. Armand’s Circle. Vacationers and tourist are privy to world-class shopping, fine dining, cultural activities and more. Mainland Sarasota is also only a short drive from Longboat Key and the Circle too. Sarasota has previously been named the “Best Small City in America by Money Magazine.
Longboat Key Real Estate
Architectural styles on Longboat Key range from high-rise condos to tiny beach homes on winding canals leading to the open water of Sarasota Bay. A full-time Realtor experienced in showing properties regularly on Longboat Key can assist any buyer in their search for an island home. Longboat Key is often searched by national and international home buyers who are searching for a home or condo within their real estate parameters. Lifestyle is important to these buyers and luxury accommodations are at the top of their list of wants.
A Longboat Key condo on the beach is perfect for out of state owners seeking maintenance-free living. Other discriminating home buyers may prefer a secluded estate with access to the Sarasota Bay and Gulf of Mexico. Golf course properties are available to those buyers who want to live right on the fairways. Longboat Key has a variety of lifestyle options for almost every budget.
Longboat Key real estate options include luxury and waterfront homes or maintenance free townhomes, villas and condos for the vacation home buyer. Condos on Longboat Key are perfect for second homes, retreats and full-time residences. This Sarasota barrier island is a wonderful place to buy if you’re looking for your Florida beach front dream home.
Many affluent families and retirees choose the Sarasota as their home or get-a-way as it provides a private yet laid back lifestyle in a charming city. Sarasota is a wonderful place to raise families. The world-renowned beaches of Sarasota and its barrier island have been listed as one of the “Top 10 most beautiful beaches in the world” to visit. Arts and cultural activities of this area are national recognized. The Sarasota Film Festival brings famous actors from around the world to the city. When you are visiting Longboat Key, take a short drive through St. Armands Circle, cross the John Ringling Bridge and visit Sarasota. Like a rare gem, Sarasota is remains hidden by its residents, providing a refuge for those looking for luxury, beauty and privacy. If you visit Longboat key, you will probably return soon or you may never leave.
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John Allen is the Broker of Allen Real Estate Services, Inc., a 30 year Sarasota Florida boutique real estate brokerage. Visit his award winning Sarasota real estate website to learn more about the hundreds of communities and search thousands of MLS listings. The comprehensive Longboat Key Florida real estate section has detailed information on all of Longboat Key’s most popular condos and neighborhoods. Learn more at: http://www.buysarasota.com/
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