The island of Longboat Key is part of both Manatee and Sarasota Counties. It lies between the Gulf and Sarasota Bay, and has 12 miles of white powder sand beaches.
Longboat Key is an expression of wealth and luxury. Without question, the island’s top-of-the-line resort is the Resort at Longboat Key Club, located at the extreme south end of Longboat Key, on the site of what used to be land owned by John Ringling, who built a Ritz Carlton on this spot in the 1930’s. Where once stood an old, unused hotel, however, now stand six suite-filled towers, three restaurants, 36 tennis courts and 45 holes of
golf. Several other available accommodations include the beautiful but fun, family-oriented Hilton and Holiday Inn hotels
Upon your arrival to Longboat Key, you are heralded by the glittery spectacle of
St. Armands Circle, an upscale shopping district that one local described as
“Our Rodeo Drive.”
As for the great restaurants in Longboat Key, we suggest Moores Stone Crab. Each day,
from October through May, the Moore family works over 3,000 crab traps to bring the freshest stone crabs to your table, a tradition observed for over 80 years. Also, the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant is a must-see for area visitors. For elegant
dining, candlelight charm and a world class menu, try the Euphemia Haye, which has won the prestigious Golden Spoon Award for the past six years.
For a most relaxed, romantic vacation, Longboat Key is a perfect choice.
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