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Gulf beaches on Longboat Key are difficult to access unless you are a resident or staying at one of the Resorts. There are, however, several Beach Access points with free limited parking at Longview Drive, Westfield Street, Mayfield Street and Neptune Avenue. As a result, the beach that stretches the entire length of the key is not very crowded and a good spot for shelling. Sand dollars are plentiful, at times, near the sandbars just off the shoreline. (Only 2 sand dollars per person is allowed - check local laws) |
Limited Free Parking at access points or Go by Boat.
| The vacation rentals on Longboat Key are numerous and varied. From luxurious high-rise condominiums, tennis & golf resorts, rental vacation condos & villas to apartment efficiencies and single-family homes, most with private beaches or bayfront with access to Sarasota Bay. This island paradise has no billboards, glaring signs or shopping malls - all shops, restaurants, etc. are tastefully hidden by tropical foliage. |
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DIRECTIONS: From Sarasota/Bradenton airport, go south on Tamiami Trail (US 41) to John & Mable Ringling Causeway. Turn right (west), go over drawbridge, to St. Armands Circle turn right on North Blvd. of Presidents. Continue on North Blvd. of Presidents over another drawbridge to Longboat Key.
From I-75, Take exit #210, go west on Fruitville Rd., turn left (south) on Tamiami Trail (US 41). Go to next traffic light, turn right on John & Mable Ringling Causeway. Turn right (west), go over drawbridge, to St. Armands Circle, turn right on North Blvd. of Presidents. Continue on North Blvd. of Presidents over another drawbridge to Longboat Key.
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