Longboat Key, Florida
Town · Population 7,463 · #196 in Florida
About Longboat Key
Longboat Key is a close-knit town in central Florida counting 7,463 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Longboat Key is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.08 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,829 residents per square mile.
📰 Longboat Key News Today
- Turtle nest markers impacted by high tides, weather on Longboat Key Your Observer · Aug 18
- Longboat Key survey work begins flood-fix effort in Village neighborhood ABC7 WWSB · Aug 18
- 1281 Gulf of Mexico Dr Unit 1594589P, Longboat Key, FL 34228 Realtor.com · Aug 14
- I Stayed at the St. Regis Longboat Key — Here's What I Loved About This Sarasota Resort Yahoo Creators · Aug 2
- Longboat key surveys village neighborhood to address flooding ABC7 WWSB · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Longboat Key Unique
- The only place in America named Longboat Key — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,463.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Longboat Key
- Harry's Continental Kitechens
- Harry's Gourmet Deli
- Mattison's
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Public Beach Access Point · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeTown
Population (2024)7,463
Rank in state#196 of 411
Land area4.08 sq mi
Density1,829/sq mi
Coordinates27.4005, -82.6442