All you budding marine scientists need to reserve your seat on a Sarasota Bay Explorers boat, the tour company that operates out of Mote Aquarium. Mote Marine Laboratory has been a leader in marine research since it was founded in 1955. Some noteworthy destinations are nestled just north of St.
Cruise past landmarks such as Mote Marine Laboratory, Ken Thompson Park, the New Pass Pier, golf courses, condominiums, the historic Sarasota Sailing Squadron, numerous marinas and beautiful island neighborhoods and resorts. Starting from the south end, Gulf of Mexico Drive is the "main drag" that runs the entire 11 mile length of this picturesque barrier island. The town is accessed on the south end by New Pass Bridge, a drawbridge that connects LBK to Lido Key and St Armand's Circle. A crazy good life can be found year-round on LBK. South Longboat KeyĬome and "live la Vida Loca" on Longboat Key, Florida! While the phrase does mean "livin' the crazy life," it can also mean letting yourself go and livin' the good life. This summer, take the time to explore North Longboat Key and discover the best of both worlds. Then pop into the LBK Historical Museum to get a final taste of Old Florida life with the Calusa Indians, well before all today's residences were built. Grab a Red Stripe and beef patty and sit out back on the water, watching the kayaks float by. Your road trip continues as you drive south down the key past gorgeous beach-front single-family homes and condos to experience a totally different kind of island vibe at Jamrocks Jamaican Grill, a Caribbean restaurant & bar located along Gulf of Mexico Drive. At both these legendary eateries you are looking out over the same waterfront view as the early Key settlers. You've no doubt worked up a thirst by now, so stop in at the MarVista Restaurant or Moore's Stone Crab for a cool libation along with your lunch. Explore today's beautiful Key residences at real estate open houses and home tours, being sure to check out the current exhibition at the LBK Center for the Arts while in the area. Here the quaint and historic Longbeach Village area dates back to 1912 when Longboat Key landowner Rufus Jordan constructed many of the early residences. To explore Longboat Key, you travel back in time when starting your road trip at the very North end. All of the amenities of downtown Sarasota are within a short drive from the south end of Longboat Key.
Longboat Key is also conveniently located to Sarasota's culture district which is home to live theater, opera, symphony, ballet, movies, and art museums. In addition, Longboat Key is the only barrier island off the coast of Sarasota that features a golf course. Other activities include boating, fishing, parasailing, jet skiing, playing tennis, shopping, and dining in either fine or casual restaurants on St. Vacationers mostly visit Longboat Key to frolic on the beach and swim in the clear blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Longboat Key attracts vacationers from all over the world, and is popular among Europeans in both winter and summer months. The entire island is located within the boundaries of the Town of Longboat Key, a Florida municipality incorporated in 1955. Access to the island is available via Bradenton from the north bridge or Sarasota from the south bridge. The northern half of Longboat Key is located in Manatee County while the southern half is part of Sarasota County.
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