Longboat Key Waterfront Home
Have you ever thought about living in a new home on a beautiful island? If so, you might want to set your sights upon the barrier island of Longboat Key. Located to the south of Anna Maria Island between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, Longboat Key offers residents a lovely 12 mile stretch of land that is characterized by beautiful beaches and other attractions. Considering all that the island has to offer, it should come as no surprise to learn that many are interested in learning more about building or purchasing new Longboat Key homes.
It doesn’t take long for visitors to the island to realize that Longboat Key homes are quite varied. While many of the older singly-owned houses can still be found throughout the island, many have been demolished and replaced by larger, more ornate homes that are valued at millions of dollars. Numerous condos can also be found throughout the island, many of which offer amenities such as tennis courts, swimming pools and private beach access. Some of the neighborhoods and communities offering new Longboat Key homes for sale include:
- Bay Isles Longboat Key – features single family homes ranging in size from 2,000 square feet to nearly 7,000 square feet as well as beautiful nature trails and a world-class marina.
- Conrad Beach – a seaside neighborhood containing 27 single-family homes featuring wrap-around porches, open floor plans and energy saving features
- Country Club Shores – classic waterfront community featuring single-family homes ranging from modest Longboat Key homes to sprawling estates.
- Emerald Harbor – located on the north end of Longboat Key and featuring canals that offer direct access to Sarasota Bay as well as the Intracoastal Waterway.
- Longboat Key Club – Resort community with golf, tennis, spa, dining and more!
- Longboat Village – offering a thriving cultural and arts scene with most homes sites sitting on the waterfront
Regardless of the community, all residents of Longboat Key enjoy easy access to all that the island has to offer. Clearly, water-based activities are quite popular among those who own Longboat Key homes. After all, the island is surrounded by beautiful waters to enjoy. Some of the most popular water-based activities enjoyed by residents of Longboat Key include water skiing, fishing, snorkeling, sailing, boating and shelling. Of course, thanks to the proximity of Longboat Key to downtown Sarasota as well as the other islands of Lido Key, Casey Key and Bird Key, residents don’t have far to travel in order to enjoy all that the area has to offer. From restaurants to retail establishments, from cultural attractions to a variety of recreational activities, residents of Longboat Key don’t have to look far for something fun and exciting to do.
John Allen – Allen Real Estate Services, Inc.
7131 Curtiss Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 544-6467