Located in Sarasota and Manatee Counties of Florida is the coastal town of Longboat Key. Famous for its white sandy beaches, tons of palm trees, refreshing sea breeze, and fantastic weather conditions all year round, Longboat Key is considered a highly desirable place to live in Florida. Longboat key is both a town and a barrier island, south of Anna Maria Island between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay.
The main attraction of Longboat Key is Gulf of Mexico Drive, a long and winding road that is bordered by dozens of shops and restaurants on both sides. This road is surrounded by beautiful landscape that includes huge expanses of water and hidden driveways. You will find a series of clubs starting from the southern tip of this barrier island in between many gated communities that reflect the elegant and relaxed condominium lifestyle of the residents living here. There are many Longboat Key condos for sale in these communities that are perfect for a dream life in this tropical paradise.
Median home value in Longboat Key is upwards of $700,000. but the cost of living is still affordable as median household income in this beach town is more than $100,000. It has a population of only 7000 and most of the homeowners live here only for a certain time period in a year. They enjoy a decent median monthly rent of close to $2500 from their investment.
Longboat Key is regarded as a luxury Gulf Coast golf resort community because of some world-class gold courses and 12 miles of stunning beaches. Waterfront properties offer residents a chance to enjoy golf and world-class shopping and dining facilities. The cool and relaxed lifestyle of Longboat Key attracts large numbers of retirees who come here to enjoy the scenic beauty and the warm and sunny weather conditions. However, it is a good place to live for families with kids too. You will find some very high-quality public schools in Longboat Key serving the educational requirements of the parents.
As far as Longboat Key real estate is concerned, it offers multiple options to you depending upon your budget and liking. These include wonderful estates, townhomes, and Longboat key condos for sale. No matter what your choice, you will enjoy living along the majestic Gulf Coast in this tourist beach town.
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