Longboat Key Florida - A Private Island Paradise

Longboat Key Florida is an eleven mile long island that stretches between the Gulf of Mexico and the Sarasota mainland. There are approximately 8,000 permanent residents that occupy condominiums, townhouses, single-family homes and luxury estates. The island offers endless activities while also providing a relaxing, secluded environment. Longboat Key is known around the world for its beautiful beaches, breathtaking water views, fine dining, great weather and luxurious lifestyle.

Things to Do on Longboat Key

Longboat Key is a national and International tourist attraction. The gorgeous weather and outstanding water views create the perfect environment for visitors while they enjoy local activities, such as boating, fishing, jet skiing, golf, tennis, shopping, fine dining and more.

The Longboat Key Club & Resort offers several amenities and is open to tourists and their club members. Some of the amenities they offer include:

- 45 Holes of Golf and practice facilities
- Tennis Courts
- An On-Site Marina
- Indoor and Outdoor Restaurants
- A Spa and Fitness Center
- Family Portraits
- Wedding Planning and Facilities
- Beach-front Pool

Longboat Key Real Estate

Longboat Key offers a wide range of architectural styles. From contemporary to Mediterranean, there are options to suit almost any lifestyle preference. Both national and International home buyers are looking for homes and condos that meets the needs of their lifestyle. Some want a condo on the beach and some want a secluded estate with access to the water, while others just want to be close to the golf course. No matter what you are looking for, Longboat Key has it all.

The condos and homes on Longboat Key provide a retreat to those visiting their second or third home. The island is quiet, luxurious and magnificent. Longboat Key is a wonderful place to buy if you are looking for the perfect Florida waterfront home. The right Realtor can help Longboat Key real estate buyers find the home they have always dreamed of. A wonderful resource to search all longboat Key real estate listings is http://www.buysarasota.com/Longboat-Key-pg6.cfm. In addition to MLS listings, there is a wealth of information on many Longboat Key condominiums as well as detailed community information.

Location

Longboat Key is only minutes away from St. Armand's Circle where tourists and residents enjoy shopping, world-class dining, cultural activities and more. The mainland of Sarasota is only a short drive way and Money Magazine named Sarasota the "Best Small City in America.

About Sarasota

Sarasota has become a popular place for celebrities to buy a home because it is private, charming and it is a great place to raise a family. Sarasota has world-renowned beaches that have been listed as one of the "Top 10 most beautiful beaches in the world" to visit. There are nationally-recognized arts and cultural activities, such as the Sarasota Film Festival which brings in famous actors from around the world. If you visit Longboat Key you need to visit Sarasota because it is a rare gem that is still hidden, it provides a refuge for those looking for privacy and the environment is so stunning you may never want to leave.

John Allen is the president and broker of Allen Real Estate Services (http://www.buysarasota.com). He represents buyers and sellers of luxury Longboat Key FL real estate, condos and golf course properties.