How Do You Spend A Day In Longboat Key, Florida?
Located on a barrier island along the west Florida coast between Sarasoa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, visitors will enjoy 12 miles of beaches that offer excellent shelling as well as quiet natural landscapes and outdoor recreation. There’s plenty of water sports, biking, golf, tennis, fishing, scooter rentals, dining and shopping. A sanctuary for migrating birds, Longboat Key also features wildlife viewing, including dolphins, manatees, pelicans and a variety of shorebirds. Stop at the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau for a map on Longboat Key, area attractions, accommodations and guides for dining and shopping (see Resources below). You will also find help on boat and outdoor recreation rentals. The entrance to Longboat Key is on Gulf of Mexico Drive which runs north and south and is the main artery for getting around the island. There’s also a scenic beach located next to a small park on Anna Maria Island to the north of the island. Also on the north end is Cannon’s Marina wher
