For the Perfect Family Vacation, Choose Longboat Key

Many families and couples plan spring break family vacations on Longboat Key each year to take advantage of the private, uncrowded beaches, premier golf and tennis facilities, and luxury accommodations that punctuate its 12-mile stretch of shoreline.  They also enjoy a number of incredible, local dining establishments, sensational boutiques and specialty shops, and exciting watersports.

Tranquil during spring break – while many other Florida family vacation destinations are uncomfortably packed and even chaotic – Longboat Key offers an exceptional, relaxing array of activities for those looking to recharge.  Also devoid of the garish attractions that characterize many Florida beach towns, Longboat Key is one of the quietest barrier islands on the Gulf Coast; thus, it is perfect for a spring break family vacation.

Sports enthusiasts take advantage of the key’s luxurious golf and tennis resorts – and, of course, year-round sunshine.  The Longboat Key Club and Resort boasts 45 holes of championship golf on site, as well as a highly rated golf school.  We also maintain 38 Har Tru tennis courts, great for friendly competition.

In addition, Longboat Key is known as the place to go for the finest dining in the Sarasota region, featuring a number of must-try restaurants to be enjoyed during a spring break family vacation. The famed restaurant Euphemia Haye dazzles critics and locals alike with its crispy roast duck, extensive wine list and upstairs dessert bar.  Another renowned spot, Harry’s Continental Kitchens satisfies both formal and casual dining desires, offering an upscale bistro on one side and a gourmet deli on the other.

For fine shopping, Longboat Key offers chic attire at Avenue of the Flowers and the Centre Shops. Next door, on Lido Key, St. Armands Circle is world-famous for its variety of high-end clothiers, jewelers and perfumeries.

To entertain you outdoors during your spring break family vacation on Longboat Key, fishing charters abound, helping cruise the key’s vast stretches of healthy sea grass and mangrove-lined waterways teeming with snook, redfish, and speckled trout. And Longboat Key’s warm waves play host to a variety of watersports and boat races, including the yearly Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix.

Finally, just minutes from the cultural attractions of Sarasota, Longboat Key is an ideal base from which to explore the area during your spring break family vacation.  Sarasota features a variety of fascinating attractions and activities – including the Ringling mansion (built by John Ringling of the Ringling Bros.).

On Longboat Key, you and your family will discover spring break excitement that doesn’t exhaust or annoy you.  Rather, you will feel renewed, relaxed and ready to take on the world after a fascinating, peaceful spring break family vacation.

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