Longboat Key Real Estate
Situated just off mainland Sarasota, Longboat Key is approximately 17 square miles of gorgeous gulf and bay properties. With pristine beaches and aquamarine waters, Longboat Key's population fluctuates between approximately 8,000 permanent residents to as many as 20,000 seasonal residents and tourists. Learn more about Longboat Key.
Longboat Key Homes & Condos for Sale
New Price! \"the Johnson Estate\" Located On ...
- Price:
- $9,400,000
- City:
- Longboat Key
- Beds:
- 7
- Baths:
- 7
- Subdivision:
- Not In Subdivision
- MLS® #:
- A3969165
- Days on Market:
- 186
- Coldwell Banker Res R E
- Provider:
- Coldwell Banker Res R E
New Price! \"the Johnson Estate\" Located On Two+ Acres With 150 Ft Of Pristine Beach Front On ...
Lighthouse Pointe- One Of Florida\'s West Coast...
- Price:
- $8,900,000
- City:
- Longboat Key
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 6
- Subdivision:
- Lighthouse Point
- MLS® #:
- A3944632
- Days on Market:
- 717
- Developers Realty Inc
- Provider:
- Developers Realty Inc
Lighthouse Pointe- One Of Florida\'s West Coast Premier Addresses. Located Behind The Gates Of T...
Bay Front Beauty! Gated One Acre Estate With 1...
- Price:
- $8,700,000
- City:
- Longboat Key
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 6
- Subdivision:
- Longboat Key
- MLS® #:
- A3957281
- Days on Market:
- 441
- Developers Realty Inc
- Provider:
- Developers Realty Inc
Bay Front Beauty! Gated One Acre Estate With 100 Ft Of Bay Front Beautiful Views On One Of The W...
Signora Del Mare ~ Lady Of The Sea. Gracious Fl...
- Price:
- $8,450,000
- City:
- Longboat Key
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 8
- Subdivision:
- Longboat Key
- MLS® #:
- A3951509
- Days on Market:
- 562
- Coldwell Banker Res R E
- Provider:
- Coldwell Banker Res R E
Signora Del Mare ~ Lady Of The Sea. Gracious Florida Living Awaits In This 9,000-square-foot, Med...
This Direct Bayfront Estate With Over 600 Feet ...
- Price:
- $7,650,000
- City:
- Longboat Key
- Beds:
- 6
- Baths:
- 7
- Subdivision:
- Sleepy Lagoon Park
- MLS® #:
- A3957285
- Days on Market:
- 441
- Developers Realty Inc
- Provider:
- Developers Realty Inc
This Direct Bayfront Estate With Over 600 Feet Of Waterfront Gated With Lush Landscaping And Cora...
This Newly Constructed Quintessential Gated Est...
- Price:
- $7,000,000
- City:
- Longboat Key
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 6
- Subdivision:
- Longboat Key
- MLS® #:
- A3976368
- Days on Market:
- 46
- Michael Saunders & Company
- Provider:
- Michael Saunders & Company
This Newly Constructed Quintessential Gated Estate Is Situated On Over 1 Acre Of Longboat Key\'s ...
Unique Opportunity To Own A One Of A Kind Gulf ...
- Price:
- $6,000,000
- City:
- Longboat Key
- Subdivision:
- Sleepy Lagoon
- MLS® #:
- A3958845
- Days on Market:
- 408
- Michael Saunders & Company
- Provider:
- Michael Saunders & Company
Unique Opportunity To Own A One Of A Kind Gulf Front Estate Lot With 200\' Of Gulf Frontage. Two ...
Double Lot Totalling 2.5 Acres In Natural Setti...
- Price:
- $5,850,000
- City:
- Longboat Key
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 5
- Subdivision:
- Cedar Woodlands
- MLS® #:
- A3956002
- Days on Market:
- 470
- Atchley International Realty
- Provider:
- Atchley International Realty
Double Lot Totalling 2.5 Acres In Natural Setting Adjacent To 30 Acre Nature Preserve With Privat...
Longboat Key
Longboat Key has been home to island lovers for generations now. Here, you will find privacy, a boater’s paradise, well-maintained neighborhoods and common areas, golf, tennis, and other fitness options, shopping and dining choices, and a central location, situated near St Armand's Circle and downtown Sarasota. For those who love sun, water, beaches, and proximity to all that beautiful Sarasota offers, Longboat Key is hard to beat. A great location for seasonal or full-time residents, you can find everything here from vacation villas to grand waterfront estates
The key is divided evenly between Manatee and Sarasota counties, and bridges connect Longboat Key to Lido Key and Anna Maria Island. Access to local parks, beaches, and the downtown Sarasota arts district is quick and easy. Incorporated in 1955, Longboat Key is governed by locally elected commissioners who, together with residents, have maintained thoughtful planning and zoning decisions that protect the island from unsightly signage, tourist shops, and neglected buildings. Attention to detail in planning and upkeep result in an island with well-preserved beaches, residents, parks, and a long, beautiful central drive surrounded by beautiful oleanders and tall, wispy Australian pines.
Like so many barrier islands, Longboat Key was once home to tribal cultures and remained undeveloped until the turn of the 20th century. The earliest modern settlers arrived on the key in the late 1800s, and a thriving farming community grew, producing as many as 200-400 crates of produce a day, including tomatoes, guavas, avocados, and various citrus products. Steamboats came from Tampa to drop off passengers and load produce, but the un-named hurricane of 1921 changed everything. It destroyed the farms, salting the land, and raised the water level by six feet.
Development of the key as a prime residential and tourist area began with John Ringling’s purchase of hundreds of acres on the south end in the early 20s. His vision for Longboat, Lido, and Bird Keys, along with his development of St. Armand’s Circle, really jump-started Longboat Key as a destination for homesteading or vacationing. Ringling started building the Ritz-Carlton hotel on New Pass in 1926, but the hotel was never finished and was torn down when Arvida purchased the land in 1962.
During the war, a portion of the then-sparsely populated island was used by the Air Force for target range practice, with pilots flying P-40s, B-26s, and P-51s. After the war, tourism grew, along with the population as a post-war economic boom made growth and development of the island a possibility.
Today, Longboat Key boasts some 1,500 single family homes, 7,000 condominiums, and about 1,000 tourist accommodations. Homes range from maintenance-free villas to luxury waterfront estates. Enjoy a mix of residents who share a love for the casual, carefree island living that can be found here, along with the thriving community and arts life on the keys in Sarasota and in Manatee County.
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Listing information last updated on May 25th, 2013 at 8:55pm EDT.