Longboat Key has a year round population of 7,603 and a seasonal population of 12,000.

Longboat Key beaches features beautiful, white sand. The area offers quiet, slow-paced living with the arts, culture, entertainment, and recreation of Sarasota and Tampa Bay right next door. Its many sunny days make it an ideal location for the outdoor enthusiast.

Residents of Longboat Key enjoy many recreational activities: swimming, snorkeling, beach walks, boating, shell collecting, bird watching, horseback riding, tennis, and golf. There are over 30 top-quality golf courses in the Manatee County area that appeal to every level of ability. The renowned Nick Bolletieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton features lessons for all ages and skill levels.

Fishing enthusiasts can find plenty of enjoyment in Longboat Key. Residents can fish from the beach, piers, or local charter boats. The Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota Bay, Little Sarasota Bay, and the Inter-coastal Waterway offer excellent marine fishing. A wealth of lakes and tributaries and the Manatee River provide endless possibilities for fresh water fishing. There are also several beautiful parks in the Longboat Key area, many of which include boat launch ramps.

There are a number of opportunities for Longboat Key residents to enjoy the fine arts. The Art League of Manatee County works to proote the arts in the Bradenton area. The Art League offers day and evening classes for students of all ages. Longboat Key Art Center, located on the north end of Longboat Key, provides studios for instruction and variety of art exhibits. The Center has grown to be one of the best and largest art facilities on Florida's west coast.

The Ringling Museum of Art is affiliated with Florida State University. Ringling is the largest museum/university complex in the nation. The Ringling campus includes an internationally recognized museum of Western European and American art. The FSU-Ringling Center for the Cultural Arts offers outstanding educational programs. The Sarasota Opera House is considered a cornerstone of Sarasota's Theater Arts District. The Sarasota Ballet of Florida has achieved a dynamic standing among the arts organizations in the culturally rich Sarasota area. The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall attracts many local, regional, national and international artists. Van Wezel includes a wide variety of more than 120 performances, including an impressive line-up of Broadway musicals.

Education in the Manatee County Public School System is a top priority. In addition to traditional public schools, the county offers several charter school options. There are also a number of excellent private and parochial schools in the area that service preschool to 12th grade. Manatee County students enjoy extended educational opportunities through local organizations in nearby Sarasota, such as Mote Marine Laboratory, Selby Gardens, and the Ringling School of Art & Design.

There are several opportunities for higher education in the Longboat Key area. Manatee Community College offers two year associate's degrees, as well as a number of certificates in specialized, technical fields. New College is an independent public honors college for the state of Florida. It is the only Florida school selected for Barron's Guide to the Most Competitive Colleges. The Ringling School of Art & Design offers internationally renowned classes in the fine arts.

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