Thursday, December 9, 2010

Welcome to Longboat Key Homes

Located along an 11 mile stretch between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay, Longboat Key homes are among the finest on the entire Gulf Coast of Florida.  This barrier island is off the coast of Sarasota, Florida and offers real estate purchasers some of the most incredible white sandy beaches, sunrises, sunsets and a relaxed beach lifestyle.

Longboat Key is home to single family homes, condominiums, town houses and villas. Visitors and residents enjoy island living on the Gulf or the Bay as well as on canals, lakes, lagoons or golf courses.

LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS

Longboat Key is one of the barrier islands of Sarasota Florida and with a few minutes residents, can visit St. Armands Circle for shopping, dining, spas and salons. Mainland Sarasota is known for its cultural venues as well as its art galleries on Palm Avenue and Main Street.

Longboat Key Florida Map



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Longboat Key Homes for Sale

Many Longboat Key homes for sale are located on the east side of Gulf of Mexico Drive in charming island neighborhoods with winding canals that lead to Sarasota Bay. Old Florida style homes are still in existence but becoming scarce now as many have been razed and new homes with modern and Mediterranean style architectural details are being built. You will find a selection of single family homes currently for sale on Longboat Key.

Bay Isles, one of the island's communities, has a guarded entrance behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club on the bayside of the Key. Luxury abounds here as well as incredible amenities offered by the Club.