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The shops of Bridge Street are on Bradenton Beach, just north of Longboat Key

Longboat Key Dining and Shopping

Longboat Key has restaurants and shops for every taste.

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Longboat Key is one of Florida's Gulf Islands

Longboat Key at a Glance

Sneak a peek at its landscape, lodging and locals.

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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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Watch this Florida Travel & Life video to get a sneak peek of our incredible destination. Florida Travel & Life TV recently visited Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch to create a 30-minute film showcasing all the area has to offer. Click the "Play" button on the image to the right to watch the 60-second trailer.

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Fish in Our Waters

The Gulf Coast of Florida has fishing that rivals anything you've ever dreamed of. Piers are plentiful, licenses are easy to get, and the water...

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	Culinary Tourism in the Bradenton Area
	Oh sure, we all eat while on vacation. But hitting a major chain restaurant for jalapeno poppers doesn't make you a culinary tourist. It's...
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	Area Accolades
	From beachfront weddings to unusual restaurants, the area of Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch has plenty to celebrate....
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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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	Award-Winning Dining in Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key
	Nowadays it seems as though all you have to do to get an “award” is to email your information to someone and wait for your shiny new...
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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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	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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Longboat Key at a Glance

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