A wooden footbridge leading to the beach

Longboat key Archives

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

Sea Turtle Season Is Back!

TURTLE SEASON May 1 – October 31 We hope you enjoy our beautiful beaches during your stay.  In addition to being a great place to enjoy the sun and surf, our beaches are important nesting areas for sea turtles and our dunes are… 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

Restoring Traveler Confidence

“What’s it like down there?”  Other than beautiful, Longboat Key is safe… and our vacation rentals clean. We know travelers want to know more, especially as we approach winter, and our guests are still on the fence about cancelling existing bookings or making… Read More

Beachplace – The Perfect Place!

Welcome To Beachplace Whether a seasonal Snowbird, or a family seeking a summer getaway, Beachplace Condominiums are a favorite among repeat guests looking for a beachfront oasis on Longboat Key! Beachplace, located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, is one of many properties… Read More

COVID-19 Longboat Key, Secluded Sanctuary

Enjoy The Safe, Clean Solitude of Longboat Key A secluded sanctuary with white sandy beaches, breathtaking sunsets, and an incredibly low number of Coronavirus cases makes Longboat Key the ideal vacation destination during a pandemic. Longboat Key is “socially… Read More

COVID-19 Vacation Rental vs. Hotel

As travel restrictions are lifted around the county, we realize potential and confirmed guests still have a great deal of uncertainty about choosing the safest accommodations. So, what’s safer, a vacation rental or a hotel? The Safety of Seclusion – One… Read More

COVID-19 Executive Orders For Vacation Rentals (Expired)

The State Department of Business and Professional Regulation approved the county’s plan to open short term vacation rentals under the following conditions:  Reservations cannot be accepted from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Check in/check out and payment and… Read More