A wooden footbridge leading to the beach

General Archives

Cycling and Longboat Key

I have always enjoyed biking down Longboat Key. As I rode, the sun beats down on me and the salty air fills my lungs. The views are stunning; everywhere I looked there was something pretty to see.After a while, I reached… Read More

Women-Owned Business

Choose the right vacation rental management company and you will find a Woman at the helm.     Women-owned businesses are becoming more and more successful every day. According to a study by the National Women’s Business Council, women-owned businesses have median sales… Read More

Longboat Key RED TIDE UPDATE 7/31/2021

We continue to monitor red tide conditions on the island. The latest update and reporting from FWC has indicated high concentrations in the Sarasota and Manatee County area, including Longboat Key. The link to FWC’s red tide status is https://myfwc.com/research/redtide/statewide/ We continue to… Read More

Save BIG By Booking Direct

Cut out the middle man! Over the years the vacation rental industry has changed immensely when it comes to how guests book properties! It was only about 10 years ago that most of our guests booked by calling our office directly.  As… Read More

Have an Endless Summer With Off-Season Rates

There is no denying this summer is undeniably the busiest we have seen in the area. Families have been stuck inside during the pandemic all winter and what better way to stretch your legs than on a beach! For those who are still… Read More

Summer Travel Outlook

Fueled by Covid vaccines and people yearning to break free from a long winter at home, the summer travel season is already booming with unprecedented inquires for vacation rentals on Longboat Key and Lido Key.  While many will be vaccinated by summer,… Read More

Planning A Vacation Makes You Happier

It’s been a very long year for most of us.  Social, school and family activities have been cancelled, many businesses are still closed or have limited hours, and we have all had to make changes to our everyday life.  To say its been… Read More