Longboat Key is known worldwide for its luxury homes and exquisite beach resorts. This eleven mile long barrier island allows residents to view Sarasota Bay on the eastern side and the Gulf of Mexico on the western side. Longboat is quiet, secluded and is a prime location for boaters. Both residents and tourists take advantage of the majestic beaches, fine-dining, shopping, world-class tennis and the 45 holes of golf provided by the Longboat Key Club.