Longboat Key
This is Longboat Key, the sophisticated seaside town that pampers visitors. Dine on fresh seafood and dishes prepared by top chefs, and gaze into the green waters of the Gulf. Only a few minutes to the south are more options for dining, nightlife and culture on St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota.
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Outdoor Activites in Longboat Key |
| With stunning beaches and a beautiful natural landscape, Longboat Key's outdoors beg for your attention. Here's a must-do, go-to guide to... |
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Best Bets: Dining |
| On an island? In a house? Watching sunset? With your spouse? We think Dr. Seuss would have a rhyme or two about dining in Anna Maria Island, Longboat... |
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Where to Play and Watch Sports |
| For some people, it's not enough to simply laze about on the beach. We're not sure who those people are, but surely they would appreciate our... |
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Longboat Key at a Glance |
| If Anna Maria Island is a bit of a beach bum, then Longboat Key is her more sophisticated seaside cousin. Quiet, leisurely and relatively upscale,... |
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Longboat Key Dining and Shopping |
| The beauty of Longboat Key – aside from its breathtaking beaches – is that it offers a little something for everyone without being... |
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Take A Side Trip to Longbeach Village on Longboat Key |
| Located on the northern end of Longboat Key, Longbeach Village attracts mainly seasonal and permanent residents who have fallen in love with the... |
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Where to Go for Sunset |
| Celebrate the sunset at Anna Maria Island’s Bridge Street Bistro. Every night at the magic moment, a gong rings and the crowd sings "You... |
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Accommodations |
| Get away from it all in a beachside vacation rental, condo, bed & breakfast, hotel chain or campground. |
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Welcome to the Bradenton Area |
| Watch why visitors flock to Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch. |
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Longboat Key |
| Sophisticated yet quaint, Longboat Key attracts visitors with its beautiful beaches and fine restaurants. |
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Surfing |
| Want a gnarly surfing lesson without wiping out? Find out what makes Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key great for surfing. |
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