Longboat Key Real Estate

Longboat Key is both a town and a barrier island located between Anna Maria Island to the north and Lido Key to the south, just off Florida's central west coast. The lower end of Long Boat Key is directly west from downtown Sarasota across Sarasota Bay. Longboat Key features a wide variety of homes, from luxurious condos to golf course townhomes, and stately beachside residences. 

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1055 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 601, LONGBOAT KEY

$1,699,000

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1055 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 601, LONGBOAT KEY

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,172 SqFt Residential MLS® # A4603325
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1965 Gulf Of Mexico Drive G5-201 & 203, LONGBOAT KEY

$1,950,000

1965 Gulf Of Mexico Drive G5-201 & 203, LONGBOAT KEY

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,425 SqFt Residential MLS® # A4603130
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617 Weston Pointe Court, LONGBOAT KEY

$3,695,000

617 Weston Pointe Court, LONGBOAT KEY

4 Beds 5 Baths 4,395 SqFt Residential MLS® # A4602669
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3070 Grand Bay Boulevard 611, LONGBOAT KEY

$998,750

3070 Grand Bay Boulevard 611, LONGBOAT KEY

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,270 SqFt Residential MLS® # A4603823
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7100 Longboat Drive E, LONGBOAT KEY

$3,759,000

7100 Longboat Drive E, LONGBOAT KEY

4 Beds 3 Baths 3,625 SqFt Residential MLS® # A4601866
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435 L Ambiance Drive M908, LONGBOAT KEY

$5,700,000

435 L Ambiance Drive M908, LONGBOAT KEY

3 Beds 5 Baths 3,220 SqFt Residential MLS® # A4603470
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542 Sutton Place, LONGBOAT KEY

$595,000

542 Sutton Place, LONGBOAT KEY

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,450 SqFt Residential MLS® # A4603180
1095 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 303, LONGBOAT KEY

$985,000

1095 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 303, LONGBOAT KEY

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,503 SqFt Residential MLS® # A4589338
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4380 Exeter Drive 303, LONGBOAT KEY

$574,900

4380 Exeter Drive 303, LONGBOAT KEY

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,152 SqFt Residential MLS® # A4603526
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1932 Harbourside Drive 242, LONGBOAT KEY

$850,000

1932 Harbourside Drive 242, LONGBOAT KEY

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,192 SqFt Residential MLS® # A4602935
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701 Saint Judes Drive S 4, LONGBOAT KEY

$379,900

701 Saint Judes Drive S 4, LONGBOAT KEY

1 Bed 1 Bath 630 SqFt Residential MLS® # O6186559
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3235 Gulf Of Mexico Drive A405, LONGBOAT KEY

$1,249,000

3235 Gulf Of Mexico Drive A405, LONGBOAT KEY

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,260 SqFt Residential MLS® # A4602938
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5005 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 5, LONGBOAT KEY

$5,295,000

5005 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 5, LONGBOAT KEY

4 Beds 5 Baths 3,358 SqFt Residential MLS® # A4602726
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3710 Gulf Of Mexico Drive B3, LONGBOAT KEY

$317,500

3710 Gulf Of Mexico Drive B3, LONGBOAT KEY

2 Beds 2 Baths 680 SqFt Residential MLS® # N6131679
1211 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 506, LONGBOAT KEY

$1,699,999

1211 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 506, LONGBOAT KEY

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,598 SqFt Residential MLS® # A4603077
2012 Harbourside Drive 2102, LONGBOAT KEY

$745,000

2012 Harbourside Drive 2102, LONGBOAT KEY

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,590 SqFt Residential MLS® # A4598462
1465 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 405, LONGBOAT KEY

$1,199,000

1465 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 405, LONGBOAT KEY

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,368 SqFt Residential MLS® # A4601714
552 Ranger Lane, LONGBOAT KEY

$3,995,000

552 Ranger Lane, LONGBOAT KEY

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,430 SqFt Residential MLS® # A4601306

Longboat Key Community Information

Longboat Key has two road access points via bridges at the north and south ends of the island. State Road 789, also known as the Gulf of Mexico Drive, connects these by running the entire length of the island. Taking the bridge south to Lido Key, you'll pass the Lido Shores area on your way to St. Armands, and then either the rest of Lido Key or downtown Sarasota to the east.

There is a central village at the intersection of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Bay Isles Parkway. In this area, you can find the town hall, post office, and the Shoppes of Bay Isles shopping center with Publix, CVS, and Chase Bank.  

The north half of the island is situated in Manatee County, while the south is in Sarasota County. 

Longboat Key History

The first Europeans to see Longboat Key were likely Spanish explorers and pirates. Over time, the island became home to various squatters, fishermen, and farmers. Official settlement began in the late 19th-century, but the land was still primarily used for farming fruits of various kinds.

Road access came in 1929 with a bridge to St. Armands. During WW2 the island was used for bombing training. 

Previously named "Longbeach", the town changed its name to Longboat Key in 1955. Largescale development began to gain speed from the 1960s onwards.  

Homes and Properties on Longboat Key

There are approximately 8,800 housing units on Longboat Key. Most of these are either single-family homes or apartment condos. 

Apartment condominiums on Longboat Key are usually built within mid to high-rise buildings, and come with a variety of amenities like pools, tennis courts, clubhouses, docks, and golf courses. The single-family homes on Longboat Key tend to be older - some as much as 45 years old - built in a variety of Florida beach home styles, from modern to traditional. These homes typically boast beach access and lush properties. In more recent years, older housing stock has been torn down and replaced with luxurious contemporary builds, complete with all the modern luxuries. 

Longboat Key Amenities

Longboat Key offers the best of island living in Florida. There are miles of fine, white-sand beaches, canal, and beachside homes complete with docks and lanai pools, and a variety of exclusive country club facilities like boat moorings, tennis courts, and golf courses.

The Longboat Key Club has a number of courses distributed through the southern portion of Longboat Key.