The multifaceted real estate market of Longboat Key consists includes luxury neighborhoods, high condominium towers, country club communities, resort-lifestyle developments, and more. While developments at the southern end of the island tend to attract more attention due to their proximity to Sarasota, neighborhoods like Longbeach Village in the north end have a lot to offer.

Longbeach Village is the historical homestead of Longboat Key, dating back to 1885. The oldest structures of Longboat Key are here, including a waterfront pub that dates back to the early 20th century. Residents a quarter-mile stretch of white-sandy beach and an arts center to call their own. Longbeach Village is similar to Key West in the sense that it is a laid-back community where boating, fishing and relaxation combine with Florida’s unique history.

Real estate in Longbeach Village consists of well-kept luxury homes built in the Old Florida architectural style, many of them with waterfront views of the Sarasota Bay and skyline. The floor plans reflect the history of the village; former fishing shacks transformed into charming two-bedroom cottages built on 830 square feet can be found for $250K. Historic four-bedroom estates with 2,265 square feet of living space are typically listed at $1.4 million. There are also two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominiums available at Longbeach Village.

The village has plenty of charm and amenities for the entire family. Visitors from all corners of Longboat Key come up to enjoy meals and drinks at Mar Vista and Moore’s Stone Crab, or to visit the arts center. Boating and fishing are still the village’s main activities, and the white sands of Whitney Beach are just a short walk away from most homes. A shopping center with an upscale Publix supermarket, Avenue of the Flowers, is located just a few minutes south.

Longboat Village attracts retirees, vacationers, artists, and families alike. There are three public schools serving the island’s young residents: Anna Maria Elementary, W.D. Sugg Middle and Bayshore High Schools.