Longboat Key

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Longboat Key, FL

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Lay back and relax on this luxurious island

Coastal Luxurious Scenic Upscale Tranquil Laidback Beachfront Tropical

Situated just off of Florida’s mainland from Bradenton and Sarasota, Longboat Key is a barrier island equally divided between Manatee and Sarasota counties. Miles of white-sand Gulf Coast beaches line Longboat Key’s western shoreline while dense mangroves and canals dot its eastern shoreline on the Sarasota Bay.

Much of Longboat Key’s amenities cater to its older population, offering a laidback yet elegant lifestyle with fine dining options, waterfront golf courses, and plenty of fishing and boating opportunities. Sunbathing on the beaches and strolling through the community parks are popular pastimes in Longboat Key. Attractions like the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, and Sarasota Jungle Gardens are close to Longboat Key as well. Traveling from Longboat Key is simple with access to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

Transportation

23

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mote Marine Aquarium
  • Leffis Key
  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
  • Neal Preserve
  • Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Airports

  • Sarasota/Bradenton International

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.