LOCAL INFO December 27, 2024

Restaurant Guide for Longboat (LBK) from North to South.

Gorgeous Longboat Key is a destination in of itself in Sarasota. The 12 mile barrier island is relaxed sophistication personified. The south end offers a proximity to St Armands and Downtown Sarasota. Almost midway the Central Village has multiple banks, pharmacies and groceries. The tranquil north end has some lovely destination dining choices in Longboats little north village and along its gentle route around the 5-6000 blocks, Zota hotel and Whitney beach, which lead to the north-end bridge crossing to Holmes beach, Cortez fishing village and further north to lovely Anna Maria island for more “day trip” type explorations.

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North end: Old Longboat Village at 6000-7000 blocks: 
Longboat Cafe: in small shopping plaza
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Close to North end: 5000-6000 blocks
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Central Village for multiple banks, pharmacies and groceries.

Private ClubThe Resort at Longboat Key Club 5 restaurants: The Tavern & Whisky Bar at Longboat Key Club, Portofino Ristorante & Bar, Latitudes, Spike n Tees and the Banyan Poolside Lounge in central & south LBK locations, three golf courses and a marina.
Close to Central Village:
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St Regis1600 Block
flagship billion dollar resort opened in Sept 2024, offers membership and 6 different dining venues open to public with valet parking and hotel amenities (also private full-service condo’s)
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Very South end of LBK: 0-1000 Block, just before bridge to Lido Shores
Private ClubThe Resort at Longboat Key Club 5 restaurants in central & south LBK locations, three golf courses and marina.
City Island:
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Lido Key has St Armands Circle, with many dozens of Shopping and Dining Choices