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Barefoot elegance meets Gulf Coast serenity.

Longboat Key offers a refined and peaceful atmosphere. The island is characterized by its well-maintained properties, upscale dining options, and a focus on outdoor recreation. Residents and visitors alike appreciate the slower pace of life and the stunning natural surroundings.

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COMMUNITY GUIDE · LONGBOAT KEY
Longboat Key, Sarasota County

City Snapshot

Population

7,505

County

Sarasota County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$141,250

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Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

HCA Florida Blake Hospital

This Week

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Detroit Tigers

2026-06-03 at 5:10 PM

Tropicana Field

"Once Upon a Fairytale" A&G Dance Academy 14th Annual Dance Recital

2026-06-05 at 8:00 PM

Al Lang Stadium

QUIET RIOT AND VIXEN

2026-06-05 at 11:00 PM

Tropicana Field

Bourbon Street BBQ & Jazz in Celebration of Black Music Month

2026-06-07

Enoch Davis Center

Number The Stars: A ThinkTank Theatre Production

2026-06-07

The Florida Holocaust Museum

Community Leaders

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Ashley Moody

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

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Rick Scott

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

Ron DeSantis
Ron DeSantis

Governor

Republican Party