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Longboat Key
Gulf-to-bay estates and quiet beachfront living.
Luxury homes from $3M+
Living in Longboat Key
Longboat Key is a ten-mile barrier island between Anna Maria Island and Lido Key, split between Manatee and Sarasota counties. It is quieter and more private than its neighbors, with long stretches of Gulf beach and very little commercial clutter.
The top of the market is Gulf-to-bay estates that run from the beach to Sarasota Bay, along with full-service beachfront condominiums and homes in the Longboat Key Club area. St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota are a short drive south over the bridge.
What people love
- Gulf-to-bay estate lots with beach and deep-water bay frontage
- Beachfront condominiums with concierge-style living
- Longboat Key Club golf, tennis and marina
- Quiet beaches with no high-rise strip of shops
- Minutes to St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota
Longboat Key market snapshot
Area: Town of Longboat Key
Source: Stellar MLS via MarketStats by ShowingTime. Rolling 12 months through October 2026, all property types. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Figures cover all price points, not just luxury homes.
Before you buy in Longboat Key
I’m a licensed Florida broker, a licensed builder and a licensed insurance agent, so I look at every home the way a builder and an underwriter would before you write an offer. In Longboat Key, these are the things I check first.
My checklist here
- Condo milestone inspections and reserve studies for buildings three stories and up.
- Flood zone, elevation and the age of the building's construction.
- Which county the home is in, since Manatee and Sarasota have different tax and permit offices.
- Club membership rules and costs in private communities.
Find your home in Longboat Key
Tell me your price range and must-haves. I’ll send hand-picked homes, including coming soon and pending ones, and set up private showings.