St. Armands Key and its unique shopping circle lined with boutiques and restaurants . Thousands of visitors from colder climates flock to Longboat Key in winter . Off season , the island feels like the closest thing to having a private beach . Longboat Key is less than 11 miles in length and no more than a mile wide . It has two main beaches - one for swimming and another that can be used by boats or jet skis.
Thousands of visitors from colder climates flock to Longboat Key in winter . Off season , the island feels like the closest thing to having a private beach . Longboat Key is less than 11 miles in length and no more than a mile wide . It has two main beaches - one for swimming and another that can be used by boats or jet skis.