SR 789's sole link between LBK, Bradenton Beach, and AMI is aging. It needs urgent attention. The bridge was built in 1957 and last repaired in 2005. It is a vital route for normal travel, but it becomes especially crucial during evacuations. Unveiling Longboat Pass...
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Longboat Key Florida Stone Crab Season: Everything You Need to Know
How do you know it's Stone Crab Season on Longboat Key? We were showing a property to clients by boat this afternoon and suddenly realized it’s October 5th. What’s October 5th, you ask? It’s 10 days prior to the start of stone crab season; the 1st day traps can be...
Longboat Key, Anna Maria, and Sarasota Bridge Clearances: Everything You Need to Know as a Boater
We've compiled in this post the bridge clearances between low and high tides for the bridges surrounding Longboat Key and Sarasota County. We hope our experience as long-time local Longboat Key waterfront realtors will help you become more familiar with Longboat Key...
Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins May 1st
Starting from May 1st and continuing until October 31st every year, numerous endangered sea turtles begin to nest on the beaches of the Town of Longboat Key. To ensure the safety of these nesting females and their hatchlings, the Town has implemented specific Code...
The Best Communities To Live In On Longboat Key, Florida | A Complete Guide
Living on Longboat Key for over 20 years in the Bayview Estates community, we know what island living is all about. Imagine where every day, when the sun rises and sets, you are only minutes away from a beach looking out into the expanse of the Gulf of Mexico or a...
What is it like to live on Longboat Key? One Word – Paradise.
What is it like to live on Longboat Key? One Word - Paradise. Have you ever dreamed of living in paradise? Imagine a place where the sunsets are so beautiful they take your breath away. A place with miles of white sand beaches and crystal clear blue waters that...
Are Golf Carts Legal on Longboat Key?
Great question. The answer is yes – subject to certain conditions. First, it’s important to understand that there are (2) categories of vehicles that are often referred to as ‘golf carts’. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles defines the two...
Longboat Key Named Fifth Best Island in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure
The annual reader-sourced “World’s Best” list invites Travel + Leisure’s audience to vote on the best destinations and experiences worldwide. September 15, 2021, Longboat Key, Florida Travel + Leisure recently ranked Longboat Key as the No. 5 best island in the U.S....
A Florida Beach Vacation With Snob Appeal
By Alexander Lobrano - Wall Street Journal With its highbrow culture and low-key seaside charms, Sarasota, on Florida’s Gulf Coast, persuades a choosy Parisian to make it his home-away-from-home It’s always given the natives a good chuckle—how, that is, middle-aged...