Longboat Key, west of Bradenton and Sarasota, is considered the most beautiful of the southwest Florida barrier islands by many local residents, and it's surely one of the most popular. It's a romantic escape and a tropical paradise with some of the most desirable luxury homes, mansions, and exclusive real estate for sale anywhere. Longboatkeyflrealestate.com offers detailed descriptions of Longboat Key’s communities, condominiums, beaches, and attractions, as well as a property search tool, mortgage and closing cost calculators, and details about nearby schools, shopping, and the laid-back Longboat Key lifestyle.