"Longboat Key FL - A Private Island Paradise"

Longboat Key FL - A Private Island Paradise

Longboat Key is an eleven mile long island that stretches between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. There are 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 luxury 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, tennis courts, on-site marina, indoor and outdoor restaurants, spa and fitness center, wedding planning and facilities, and beach-front pool.

Longboat Key Real Estate

Longboat Key offers a wide range of architectural styles and the right Realtor can help any buyer find the home they have always dreamed of. Both national and International home buyers are looking for a home or condo 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.

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.

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.

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 a luxury Sarasota Realtor and Broker of Allen Real Estate Services, Inc. (http://www.buysarasota.com). He represents buyers and sellers of Longboat Key real estate, condos and golf course propereties.