Barrier Island, Sarasota & Manatee Counties
Longboat Key Homes for Sale & Communities
A 10-mile Gulf-front barrier island of more than 100 distinct condominium and single-family communities, from beachfront towers and boutique enclaves to the gated Bay Isles, bayside boating communities, and canal-front homes. Price ranges are estimates; current pricing, fees, and rental rules are verified per community before we advise.
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103 communities and neighborhoods across Longboat Key. Found one you like? Request current pricing and availability and I’ll follow up personally.
Gulf-Front Condominiums
51Aquarius Club
Beachfront living with a sporty streak: alongside the Gulf-side pool and fitness center, residents get both tennis and pickleball, and the private stretch of sand out front does most of the selling. A realistic on-ramp to Gulf-front ownership on the island. The county roll assesses 57 units, built 1975, rising 6 floors, in Sarasota County.
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Arbomar
A small Gulf-front building for buyers who want the beach without the crowd. Steps to the sand, a pool right on the Gulf, and a tidy set of shared spaces, quiet coastal ownership with the classics covered. The county roll assesses 31 units, built 1973, in Manatee County.
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Cabana Beach Club
Low-rise, low-key, and right on the Gulf. Private beach out the door and a heated pool, wrapped in an Old Florida feel the newer towers cannot manufacture, built for buyers chasing calm over grandeur. The county roll assesses 11 units, built 1971, in Manatee County.
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Casa Del Mar
Sand-at-your-door beachfront with genuine rental legs. The pool sits on the Gulf, there are courts for tennis and pickleball, and the casual resort feel makes it an easy pick for seasonal owners and income-minded buyers alike. The county roll assesses 106 units, built 1972 to 1973, in Manatee County.
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Cedars West
North-end Gulf-front living in a two-story format, so it never reads as a high-rise. Owners get their own heated pool and courts, plus the run of the Cedars Tennis Resort just across the road. The county roll assesses 56 units, built 1975, in Manatee County.
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Club Longboat
An amenity-heavy beachfront community built for people who actually use them: eight tennis courts, two heated pools, a fitness center, and a steady social calendar. Direct Gulf access with plenty going on. The county roll assesses 84 units, built 1973, in Manatee County.
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Inn on the Beach
A gated beachfront community of roughly 220 residences on the south end, with a twist: owners can place a unit in the on-site resort rental program and share in the revenue while away. Pool, fitness, beach, and optional Longboat Key Club membership round it out.
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Islands West
A traditional Gulf-front high-rise for buyers who want the tower experience without an ultra-luxury price. Private beach, a heated pool on the sand, fitness with a sauna, tennis, and the wide water views the height buys you. The county roll assesses 87 units, built 1972, rising 15 floors, in Sarasota County.
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La Firenza
Ten residences behind a gate, directly on the Gulf mid-island, scarcity by design. Homes run estate-scale (roughly 3,500 to 4,800 sq ft), sharing a pool and spa and a clubhouse outfitted with an owners' lounge, catering kitchen, fitness, and sauna. The county roll assesses 10 units, built 2007, rising 4 floors, in Sarasota County.
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Longboat Beach House
A boutique six-story building of just 22 residences on the sand mid-island, and one of the more flexible ones out here, small pets are welcome and monthly rentals are allowed. Two-bedroom homes open to Gulf-view balconies above a heated pool and a remodeled beachfront social room. The county roll assesses 22 units, built 1977, in Manatee County.
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Longboat Key Towers
Two towers, 88 residences, and a simple pitch: face west for Gulf sunsets or east for bay-and-golf sunrises. A beachfront pool and spa and a fitness center with sauna and steam keep it comfortable year-round. The county roll assesses 88 units, built 1970 to 1971, rising 12 floors, in Sarasota County.
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Longboat Terrace
Thirty-six townhouse-style condos on the north-end beach, with two-story layouts, screened lanais, and paver paths that put you on the sand in under a minute. A Gulf-side heated pool and a clubhouse keep it low-key and walkable. The county roll assesses 36 units, built 1979, in Manatee County.
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Players Club
A waterfront community of 134 residences across four mid-rise buildings, built for people who want a real amenity deck: private beach, a big heated pool and spa, four Har-Tru courts, a putting green, and a clubhouse with fitness. The county roll assesses 134 units across 4 plats, built 1981 to 1983, rising 6 floors, in Sarasota County.
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Privateer
Classic two-tower Gulf-front living on the south end. The pool sits on the beach, there is tennis and pickleball, and a clubhouse and fitness center cover the rest, straightforward beachfront without the luxury markup. The county roll assesses 116 units across 2 plats, built 1972 to 1974, rising 11 floors, in Sarasota County.
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Sea Gate Club
Ninety residences in a Gulf-front tower with an unusually convenient footprint: golf across the street and the island's main shopping plaza a short walk away. Most homes are two-bedroom split plans with floor-to-ceiling glass above a Gulf-side pool and spa. The county roll assesses 90 units, built 1973, rising 15 floors, in Sarasota County.
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Sea Grape Inn
Eight units, right on the beach, with a pool-and-Gulf view from every one. An on-site manager runs daily, weekly, and monthly rentals, which makes it a favorite for owners who want the place to earn between stays. The county roll assesses 8 units, built 1983, in Manatee County.
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Sea Oats
About as simple as beachfront ownership gets: eight units, some of the smallest footprints on the island, and private sand a few steps from every door. No resort machinery, no crowd, just the Gulf.
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Sea Pines
A gated community of 28 condos at the far north end, with a large heated pool and a private path to the sand. Its flexible pet and rental rules make it easier to own on your own terms than most of the island. The county roll assesses 28 units, built 1973, in Manatee County.
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Seahorse Beach Resort
A 36-unit condo-hotel directly on the beach, where nearly every unit has a full kitchen and a water-facing balcony. An on-site office books nightly stays, making it one of the island's most flexible income properties.
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Seascape
Eight Gulf-front residences, each a roomy three-bedroom with a screened balcony, two covered spaces, and water views. Small, quiet, and central, a getaway that does not ask much of you. The county roll assesses 8 units, built 1985, in Manatee County.
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Silver Sands
A small Gulf-side resort community on the north end, sold turnkey-furnished in efficiency, one-, and two-bedroom layouts. A heated pool sits beside the private beach, joined by a putting green and shuffleboard, and nightly rentals with an on-site office make it an easy income buy. The county roll assesses 26 units, built 1953 to 1972, in Manatee County.
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Sunset Beach
Three gated mid-rise buildings directly on the Gulf toward the south end, with just over 60 condos so it never feels dense. Private beach, a heated pool, kayak storage, and under-building parking, and, true to the name, the sunsets earn their keep. The county roll assesses 51 units across 2 plats, built 1984 to 2026, rising 6 floors, in Sarasota County.
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The Beach on Longboat Key
Fifteen residences right on the sand, from studios to two-bedrooms, sharing a heated beachside pool and an on-site rental office. Easy to own, easy to rent, a low-lift way into beachfront. The county roll assesses 393 units across 13 plats, built 1969 to 2019, rising 12 floors, in both Manatee and Sarasota counties, since the line runs through it.
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The Beachcomber
Direct Gulf-front with a pool on the beach and not much else in the way, which is the point. For buyers who want walk-out sand and Gulf views without paying for services they will not use. The county roll assesses 18 units, built 1968, rising 1 floor, in Sarasota County.
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The Beaches
Two elegant towers on the south-end beach with staffed, full-service living: 24-hour concierge, a heated pool and spa, fitness, and a social room with a catering kitchen. Beachfront for buyers who want the building to do the work. The county roll assesses 73 units, built 1984, rising 11 floors, in Sarasota County.
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The Castillian
A classic Gulf-front building that keeps it uncomplicated: tennis and pickleball, a pool, a clubhouse, an outdoor kitchen, and covered parking. The straightforward Longboat beach lifestyle, done right. The county roll assesses 60 units, built 1979, in Manatee County.
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The Grande at Longboat Key
Eight residences mid-island, each a three-bedroom of roughly 3,260 sq ft with wraparound terraces and an enclosed two-car garage. You step out to a private beach with the island's shops and dining minutes away, intimate, but not isolated. The county roll assesses 120 units across 4 plats, built 1971 to 2007, rising 9 floors, in both Manatee and Sarasota counties, since the line runs through it.
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The Shore
Gulf-front with a genuine beach-club feel: a heated pool and spa on the sand, social spaces that lean toward a library-and-lounge vibe, a fitness room, sauna, and covered parking. Direct beach access with the amenities that matter and none of the high-rise scale. The county roll assesses 408 units across 9 plats, built 1948 to 2023, in Manatee County.
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Tiffany Plaza
A smaller Gulf-front building for buyers who want intimacy over amenities-for-show. Heated pool, a clubhouse, a sauna, a grilling area, and a private walkway to the beach, the essentials, well kept. The county roll assesses 42 units, built 1975, in Manatee County.
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Turtle Crawl Inn
Gulf-front and resort-easy: a heated pool, beach access, grills, and tropical grounds built for casual stay-and-play rather than formal tower living. A relaxed way to own on the water. The county roll assesses 30 units, built 1973, in Manatee County.
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Veinte
Exclusivity through smallness: Veinte keeps the neighbor count low and the water views big, with direct beach access, a Gulf-facing pool, on-site fitness, a court for tennis and pickleball, and a secure gated entry. For buyers who want quiet luxury with a light footprint. The county roll assesses 20 units, built 1979, rising 6 floors, in Sarasota County.
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Villa di Lancia
Gulf-front living for the racquet crowd: two Har-Tru courts that double for pickleball, a resort clubhouse with fitness and sauna, and a pool with a hot tub. Beach plus sport in one established address. The county roll assesses 38 units, built 1996, rising 5 floors, in Sarasota County.
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L'Ambiance
Gulf-front luxury behind the Longboat Key Club gates, built around privacy: single-residence elevator entries, no walls shared between homes, and terraces wide enough to live on. The service level is the point, concierge, round-the-clock security, and a full amenity deck at a large scale. The county roll assesses 135 units across 2 plats, built 1992 to 1994, rising 11 floors, in Sarasota County.
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Regent Place
Estate-sized condominiums on the south-end beach with only two homes per floor, so every residence is a wrap-around end unit with its own elevator landing and a direct line to the private sand. Scarcity does the pricing here. The county roll assesses 36 units across 2 plats, built 1995, rising 10 floors, in Sarasota County.
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The Residences at The St. Regis
Ownership with a five-star hotel attached: the residences sit within the St. Regis resort, so owners tap its restaurants, spa, pools, and saltwater lagoon while keeping a private clubhouse and beach club to themselves. Butler and concierge service come standard.
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En Provence
An ultra-luxury Gulf-front address on a handful of beachfront acres near the south end, where the homes run estate-scale with private elevators and enclosed garages. Guard-gated and concierge-served, with density kept deliberately low. The county roll assesses 21 units, built 2001 to 2002, rising 5 floors, in Sarasota County.
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Positano
A rarefied Gulf-front community where a small number of homes share landscaped beachfront acreage. Residences are large, many with private elevators, sitting above their own garages, privacy and scale in equal measure. The county roll assesses 29 units, built 2007, in Manatee County.
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Sage Longboat Key
One of the newest boutique buildings on the Gulf, with full-width residences that pull in both Gulf and bay views. Wellness runs through the design, from filtered air and water to a spa, fitness center, and yoga studio. The county roll assesses 17 units, built 2023, in Manatee County.
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Aria
New, modern, and unapologetically high-end: Aria brings contemporary architecture and wide water views to the Gulf-front market for buyers who want current design over established prestige. The county roll assesses 17 units, built 2016, rising 5 floors, in Sarasota County.
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Infinity
A gated boutique building of just eleven residences with private-elevator entries and coastal-contemporary lines. The amenities sit right on the sand, a small, design-forward footprint for buyers who want new over nostalgic. The county roll assesses 11 units, built 2016, in Manatee County.
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Water Club
A gated, two-tower beachfront community that trades on service and reputation: concierge, a guard gate, a beachfront clubhouse, a resort pool, and a fitness-and-spa package. It holds value about as well as anything on the island. The county roll assesses 172 units, built 1996 to 1999, rising 12 floors, in Sarasota County.
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Promenade
A gated Gulf-front high-rise on the south end with mature grounds and a genuine tower lifestyle, from two-bedroom residences up to full penthouses. Established and dependable rather than brand-new. The county roll assesses 112 units, built 1985, rising 11 floors, in Sarasota County.
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Beachplace
A large gated beachfront community that has historically allowed more lease flexibility than most Longboat luxury, and trades more often as a result. Full resort amenities with a friendlier price of entry. The county roll assesses 336 units across 3 plats, built 1979 to 1981, rising 7 floors, in Sarasota County.
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Seaplace
One of the island's most complete beachfront communities, spread across dozens of south-end acres minutes from St. Armands Circle. The amenity list runs deep, and the scale keeps pricing more attainable than the trophy towers. The county roll assesses 458 units across 6 plats, built 1974 to 1979, rising 7 floors, in Sarasota County.
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The Islander Club
Two twelve-story towers on hundreds of feet of private beach, built for a social, active kind of ownership. A clubhouse, fitness center, pool, and Har-Tru courts anchor the community. The county roll assesses 131 units, built 1970 to 1980, rising 12 floors, in Sarasota County.
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The Pierre
A south-end Gulf-front building inside the Longboat Key Club environment, prized for lower density and generous floor plans. Guest suites make hosting easy, and the amenity set is quietly complete. The county roll assesses 66 units, built 1990, rising 10 floors, in Sarasota County.
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The Sanctuary
A gated enclave in the Longboat Key Club area with layered, manned security and a beachfront amenity campus. It suits buyers who want privacy first and a full amenity set second. The county roll assesses 445 units across 7 plats, built 1989 to 2024, rising 10 floors, in both Manatee and Sarasota counties, since the line runs through it.
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Sand Cay Beach Resort
A Gulf-front community of furnished condos and one of the few places on Longboat that permits short vacation rentals, with an on-site rental office and full-time manager to run them. Beach, pool, courts, and cash flow in one address. The county roll assesses 61 units, built 1974, in Manatee County.
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La Playa
An intimate Gulf-front community set right on a private beach mid-island, and one of the rare Longboat addresses that permits short-term rentals, so owners can hold a beach residence that also earns. The county roll assesses 21 units, built 1974, in Manatee County.
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Sands Point
A gated community on the sand at the southern tip, built around a distinctive oval tower on acreage, private beach and tiki huts on one side, a protected marina on the other. Boating and beach in a single, unusual package. The county roll assesses 76 units, built 1966, rising 3 floors, in Sarasota County.
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Longboat Harbour Towers
A Gulf-front high-rise on the beach, not to be confused with the bayside Longboat Harbour boating community, offering direct beach access, a fitness center, and a clubhouse in a straightforward tower package. The county roll assesses 73 units, built 1972, in Manatee County.
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Gulf-to-Bay Communities
10Banyan Bay Club
A true Gulf-to-Bay community: a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and courts on one side, a bayside dock on the other. The rare dual-waterfront layout is the draw for buyers who refuse to choose between beach and boat. The county roll assesses 44 units, built 1974, in Manatee County.
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Bayport Beach & Tennis Club
A sprawling Gulf-to-Bay community with the amenity depth to match: private beach, multiple pools, Har-Tru courts, a fitness center, clubhouse, and a fishing pier, all on low-density grounds. Resort energy without the resort density.
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Beach Castle
Gulf-to-Bay with a casual streak: private beach access, a pool, and a bay-side fishing pier, wrapped in a relaxed setting. For buyers who want direct sand and an unfussy coastal pace. The county roll assesses 21 units, built 1973, in Manatee County.
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Beach Harbor Club
Gulf-to-Bay living with the boater in mind: community boat slips, private beach access, a pool, clubhouse, and fitness room. The marina side and the social side both pull their weight here. The county roll assesses 133 units, built 1970, rising 4 floors, in Sarasota County.
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Buttonwood Cove
A Gulf-to-Bay community that gives you bay views up front and the private beach just across the road. Personal boat slips, tennis, pickleball, a clubhouse, and a pool make it a natural for buyers who want both boating and beach. The county roll assesses 56 units, built 1980, rising 4 floors, in Sarasota County.
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Pelican Harbour & Beach Club
A genuine Gulf-to-Bay community in the middle of the island. Bay-side homes get Sarasota Bay views, a day dock, boat slips, and a kayak launch; Gulf-side homes are steps from the private beach, and everyone shares the pool, courts, and clubhouse. The county roll assesses 66 units across 2 plats, built 1973 to 1980, in Manatee County.
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Portobello
Mid-island Gulf-to-Bay with a mid-rise on each side. Residents get private beach access, a heated pool, courts for tennis and pickleball, a clubhouse, and a bayside day dock with a fishing pier, both waterfronts, one community. The county roll assesses 69 units, built 1975, rising 6 floors, in Sarasota County.
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Sutton Place
A mid-island community of about 80 condos, duplexes, and villas that quietly does it all: two heated pools, a big clubhouse, and an owner's marina with leasable docks on the bay, plus a private beach with a pavilion directly across the road. Boating, beach, and social life at a sane price point. The county roll assesses 12 units, built 1983, rising 1 floor, in Sarasota County.
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Whitney Beach
An amenity-rich, outdoors-first community with a private-beach twist: access runs through the Whitney Beach Conservancy, giving it a protected, uncrowded feel. Tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, a resort pool, BBQ areas, and kayak launching keep residents busy. The county roll assesses 137 units across 2 plats, built 1969 to 1971, in Manatee County.
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Windward Bay
Gulf-to-Bay flexibility with a residential (not resort-hotel) feel: deeded beach access across the road, two pools, a fitness center with sauna, courts, a clubhouse, kayak storage, and walking trails. Built for buyers who want boating and beach in one address. The county roll assesses 151 units, built 1974 to 1975, in Manatee County.
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Bayfront & Boating
7Bay Harbour
A bayfront community organized around the water: community boat slips, a waterfront pool, and a fitness room overlooking Sarasota Bay. Residential and boating-focused on the south end. The county roll assesses 39 units, built 1970, rising 3 floors, in Sarasota County.
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Grand Mariner
Estate-sized condominiums on Sarasota Bay at the north end, wrapped around a private protected harbor with deep-water slips for vessels up to about 70 feet. Serious dockage, with a bayfront pool, tennis, and fitness to match. The county roll assesses 14 units, built 2008, in Manatee County.
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Harbour Villa Club
An intimate bayfront community on the north end where every residence comes with a deeded slip in the deep-water marina, and the layouts are built to keep bay views in the main living space. For owners whose boat is part of the floor plan. The county roll assesses 38 units, built 1985, in Manatee County.
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Longboat Arms
A bayside boating community with its own docks and a private boat ramp, plus a heated pool, clubhouse, and tennis. Deeded beach access sits just across the road, boating first, beach a minute later. The county roll assesses 45 units, built 1971, rising 3 floors, in Sarasota County.
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Longboat Harbour
One of the island's established bay-side boating addresses: a large community of condominiums with slips for many boats and a bayfront clubhouse that actually gets used. Tennis, pickleball, and fitness fill out an active social scene. The county roll assesses 372 units across 2 plats, built 1969 to 1972, in Manatee County.
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Longboat Landing
A boutique bayfront community of just nine units for buyers who want the water without the crowd. Boat slips and a dock, a community pool, and a court, small, quiet, and boating-ready. The county roll assesses 9 units, built 1981, in Manatee County.
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Northgate
A tucked-away waterfront community of nine residences at the northern tip, with a waterside pool, a tennis court, and small docks for kayaks and boats. The beach waits at the end of the street and the north-end restaurants are a short walk. The county roll assesses 9 units, built 1978, in Manatee County.
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Bay Isles (Gated)
15Grand Bay
A gated tower community within Bay Isles, set between the Harbourside golf course and Sarasota Bay, 272 residences across six buildings, all wrapped in full-service, gated luxury with sweeping bay views. The county roll assesses 272 units across 6 plats, built 1994 to 2000, rising 12 floors, in Sarasota County.
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Fairway Bay
A gated bayfront community inside Bay Isles mixing townhomes and condos, and carrying one of the deepest amenity benches behind the gates. Pools, courts, a clubhouse, a kayak launch, and a bayfront walking path make it easy to never leave. The county roll assesses 288 units across 4 plats, built 1982 to 1988, rising 6 floors, in Sarasota County.
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Queens Harbour
Maintenance-free single-family homes inside the Bay Isles gates, looking out on Sarasota Bay, community lakes, or the golf course, some with private docks. Easy ownership with a full Beach Club membership attached. The county roll assesses 103 lots here, built between 1990 and 2001, in Sarasota County.
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Sabal Cove
A gated pocket of custom single-family homes inside Bay Isles, each one different, set behind heavy landscaping beside a quiet lagoon. Ownership includes the Bay Isles Beach Club and optional Longboat Key Club membership. The county roll assesses 39 lots here, built between 1991 and 2018, in Sarasota County.
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The Bayou
Custom single-family homes behind the Bay Isles gates, with sites on the Bay Isles Waterway, along the golf course, or over the lakes. Deeded Beach Club access and optional Longboat Key Club membership come with the address. The county roll assesses 358 units across 9 plats, built 1956 to 2006, rising 3 floors, in both Manatee and Sarasota counties, since the line runs through it.
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Corey's Landing
A gated Bay Isles neighborhood of homes and maintenance-free villas with a pool, tennis, and a mix of bay and golf-course settings. It keeps a real neighborhood feel while sitting inside a full-service gate.
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Marina Bay
A gated Bay Isles condominium community on the south end, built as three mid-rises with just four homes per floor and views of the bay, the harbor, or the golf course. Low density behind the gates. The county roll assesses 60 units, built 1990 to 1993, rising 6 floors, in Sarasota County.
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Emerald Pointe
A gated enclave of freestanding, maintenance-free homes inside Bay Isles, spread over two quiet cul-de-sacs, with golf-course views in the smaller north section. Beach Club access comes with ownership. The county roll assesses 22 units across 2 plats, built 1999 to 2003, rising 1 floor, in Sarasota County.
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Bay Isles - Harbor Section
The canal-and-bayfront side of Bay Isles, built for boaters who want a secure, gated setting with real water access. Homes here range widely in scale and price, from villas to bayfront estates.
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Harbour Circle
Forty-two Spanish-style villas inside Bay Isles bordering the Harbourside golf course, with a community pool and spa and the Moorings marina within walking distance. The unusual part: owners hold the land under their villas, so several have added private pools.
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Harbour Court
A boutique Bay Isles enclave of bayfront villas, each with a deep-water dock for boats up to about 30 feet. Pool, tennis, maintenance-free living, and Beach Club access, boating built into the address. The county roll assesses 20 lots here, built in 1987 and 1988, in Sarasota County.
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Harbour Links
A small, low-density Bay Isles enclave defined by golf-course views and a gated, upscale-residential calm. A community pool and Bay Isles Beach Club membership round it out. The county roll assesses 20 units, built 1989 to 1999, rising 2 floors, in Sarasota County.
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Harbour Oaks
Gated Bay Isles villas, many backing directly onto the Harbourside golf course, with a community pool and maintenance-free living. A natural pick for golf-view buyers who want to be behind the Bay Isles gate. The county roll assesses 40 units, built 1980 to 1988, in Manatee County.
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Weston Pointe
A small Bay Isles enclave positioned for daily convenience, steps from shopping, the library, tennis, and the Moorings marina. Gated living with everything close. The county roll assesses 16 lots here, built in 1993 and 1994, in Sarasota County.
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Winding Oaks
A Bay Isles community built around greenery: a pool, a private park, and walking trails set in a lush residential setting. For buyers who want the gate and the quiet, with nature at the door. The county roll assesses 56 units, built 1988, rising 1 floor, in Sarasota County.
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Single-Family & Canal Homes
15Country Club Shores
A south-end canal neighborhood where the water is the whole point: most homes sit on deep-water canals with private docks, and deeded beach access plus an optional Longboat Key Club membership sit just across the street. A boater's address first, a house second. The county roll assesses 389 lots across ten recorded plats, with homes built from 1962 to 2025, in Sarasota County.
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Emerald Harbor
A north-end bayside enclave built along some of the island's widest deep-water canals, with bridge-free runs to Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal, and deeded beach access across Gulf of Mexico Drive. Serious boating with the sand still in reach. The neighborhood is platted for more lots than currently carry a house, so buildable waterfront still turns up here, which is rare on Longboat Key. The county roll assesses 62 units across 2 plats, built 1968 to 2021, in Manatee County.
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Sleepy Lagoon
A north-end neighborhood that runs from bayside canals all the way to the Gulf beach, with everything from custom waterfront estates to old-Florida cottages. Many homes have private docks; some Gulf-side homes simply have the beach out back. The county roll assesses 229 units across 5 plats, built 1950 to 2023, in Manatee County.
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Lighthouse Point
A gated cluster of custom waterfront estates on a private peninsula, where every home has a water view and downtown Sarasota is minutes away. Privacy and proximity in the same breath, and priced accordingly. The county roll assesses 17 lots here, built between 1992 and 2013, in Sarasota County.
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Regent Court
Arguably the most exclusive address on Longboat: a private enclave of eight estate homes set directly on the beach, with the Islandside golf course across the street. Ultra-rare, and it prices like it. The county roll assesses 6 lots here, built between 1993 and 2005, in Sarasota County.
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Jewfish Key
A private island of about 38 acres in the Intracoastal off the north tip, reachable only by boat, holding a handful of elevated homes on large lots with private docks. Genuine seclusion, minutes from Longboat's marinas and restaurants.
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Bayou Hammock
A gated, low-density pocket known for some of the largest home lots on Longboat Key. For buyers who want waterfront land and real privacy rather than a community amenity package.
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Bayview Estates
A north-end waterfront neighborhood where most homes line deep-water canals with no fixed bridges between you and the Intracoastal and bay. The housing stock runs from established island homes to full rebuilds. The county roll assesses 22 units, built 1961 to 2023, in Manatee County.
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Buttonwood Harbor
A small waterfront neighborhood with a hidden-gem reputation and rarely much for sale. The appeal is simple: a quieter setting and canal-style living for buyers willing to wait for the right house.
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Dream Island
A small bay-side canal enclave built on oversized lots with private deep-water docks, and no gates or shared amenities to speak of. The draw is exactly that: privacy, elbow room, and serious dockage. The county roll assesses 36 units, built 1959 to 2018, in Manatee County.
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Hideaway Bay
A secluded north-end neighborhood along Millar Bay, reached by a winding, mangrove-lined road, where custom homes sit on generous tropical lots with deep-water docks and bay views. Tennis and pickleball are close by. Privacy is the product. The county roll assesses 14 units, built 1984 to 2004, in Manatee County.
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Laguna Yacht Village
A gated enclave of just eight homes on the north end, each with a deeded deep-water dock and a bridge-free path to the Intracoastal and Gulf. A community pool and deeded beach access complete a boater's dream at small scale. The county roll assesses 8 units, built 2001 to 2015, in Manatee County.
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Lands End
Twelve custom homes behind a gate among lush landscaping at the island's northern tip, sharing community docks, a pool, and a court. Longbeach Village and the Gulf beach are both an easy walk. The county roll assesses 12 units, built 1978 to 1989, in Manatee County.
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Longbeach Village
The island's original settlement at the north tip, roughly 290 homes ranging from old-Florida cottages to renovated coastal houses, with no HOA and no gates. Bayfront restaurants and a genuine village feel are the whole appeal. The county roll assesses 385 parcels here, with buildings dating from 1914 to 2025, in Manatee County.
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Longboat Key Estates
A quiet residential neighborhood with a boating bent and an easy, everyday island pace. For buyers who value privacy and livability over amenities and gates. The county roll assesses 31 lots here, with homes built from 1961 to 2026, in Sarasota County.
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Near-Beach Condos & Villas
4Cedars East
Sports-first living inside the Cedars Tennis Resort on the north end: Har-Tru tennis and pickleball, a Junior Olympic pool, fitness, and a clubhouse. Built for buyers who want an active, racquet-centric lifestyle. The county roll assesses 93 units across 3 plats, built 1988 to 1991, in Manatee County.
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Conrad Beach
A boutique north-end enclave with maintenance-free lawns and a neighborhood pool, plus beach access and the north-end's restaurants and shops close at hand. Low-friction ownership in a quiet corner. The county roll assesses 26 units, built 2000 to 2018, in Manatee County.
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Neptune
A tiny, pet-friendly building of twelve condos tucked into the island, with little in the way of amenities and the beach a short walk across the road. Simple island living, with Publix, the library, and the Bayfront Park courts nearby. The county roll assesses 12 units, built 1967, rising 1 floor, in Sarasota County.
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Westchester
A relaxed residential condo community with two heated pools, a clubhouse, and on-site management, easy, low-maintenance ownership without paying for a mega-tower's overhead. For buyers who want community feel over resort scale. The county roll assesses 248 units across 5 plats, built 1970 to 1982, rising 3 floors, in both Manatee and Sarasota counties, since the line runs through it.
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Longboat Key FAQ
How many communities are there in Longboat Key?+
Longboat Key (Barrier Island, Sarasota & Manatee Counties) spans 103+ distinct communities and neighborhoods that I actively track, including Aquarius Club, Arbomar, Cabana Beach Club, Casa Del Mar, Cedars West, and many more. I can match you to the ones that fit your budget, lifestyle, and timeline.
What makes Longboat Key a good place to buy?+
A few highlights: Gulf beaches & bayfront; Boating & deep-water docks; Longboat Key Club & Bay Isles; Luxury, boutique & rental-friendly condos. As a U.S. Army veteran who grew up in Sarasota, with Coldwell Banker Realty, I help you weigh schools, HOA and CDD costs, insurance, and resale value before you commit.
How do I see homes for sale in Longboat Key?+
Tell me what you are looking for and I will send a current, hand-picked list that fits, including options before they hit the public portals. Call or text (941) 350-0224, or schedule a quick consult and we will start with your must-haves.
Thinking about Longboat Key?
No pressure, no obligation. I’ll send a current, hand-picked list of Longboat Key homes that fit what you’re after, or call or text (941) 350-0224 and we’ll talk it through.
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Schools
Which district serves Longboat Key?
Longboat Key spans the Sarasota and Manatee county line, so the district depends on where on the island the home sits.
Zoned schools are assigned by street address, so run the address itself through the official finder below before you rely on any school assumption.
Sarasota County Schools
Choice window: typically February
Covers Sarasota, Venice, North Port (including Wellen Park), Osprey, Nokomis, Englewood, LWR (Sarasota side).
Find My School ZoneSchool District of Manatee County
Choice window: typically January
Covers Bradenton, Palmetto, Parrish, Ellenton, Anna Maria Island, LWR (Manatee side).
Residential Attendance ZonesZoned schools are guaranteed; school choice lets you request a different public school with available capacity, and the application window is different in each county. The full walkthrough, deadlines, and contacts are on the school zones and school choice guide. I do not publish school ratings or zone assignments here, because they change and a wrong answer costs a family a school year.
