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This area of beach is difficult to access. It is located directly across from Whitney Plaza, behind several private condominium residences. Park at the end of Broadway, walk the beach going south about a quarter of a mile. The beach is pristine and generally not very crowded. |
Limited Free Parking on the Street or Get there 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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