Longboat Key boasts world-class resorts with a full spectrum of recreational amenities including golf and tennis. The Longboat Key Club and Resort operates Longboat Key's two championship golf courses. The Resort offers 45 holes of challenging golf on the Gulf and Bay side of Longboat Key. The Resort also features 38 Har-Tru tennis courts. Play on these facilities is restricted to members, member's guests and those staying at the Key Club Resort.

Be sure to check out Waterlefe Golf & River Club in Bradenton. The course, designed by Ted McCanlis, is situated along the Manatee River. The course also features TIFEAGLE Bermuda grass for the ultimate in putting. Golfers will love this beautiful course that blends the scenic Manatee River with stately oaks and surrounding marshes.

And, nearby Bradenton and Sarasota boast over 50 public and semi-private golf courses. If you would like us to send you a copy of the “Golfers Guide” click on “Contact Us”.

If tennis is your game, make a reservation to stay at one of the top 5 tennis resorts in the nation as recognized by Tennis Magazine - The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. The Colony was also named the Top Family Tennis Resort in 2006 by Tennis Magazine. The Colony offers 21 tennis courts - 10 of which are soft surface and two are lighted for night play. Tennis court time is always free and the tennis staff provides a free game matching service for adult guests. You can participate in daily tennis clinics and if you have kids that play, the Colony offers junior tennis from ages 3 to 18. Also, many of the accommodations on the island have tennis courts as part of the amenities they offer.

The Longboat Key Tennis Center is located at 590 Bay Isles Road and is a first class public tennis facility. There are 10 soft clay courts with daily-organized events, teaching professionals and match-making service. Or if you just want to play with those in your group, there are open play times scheduled every morning and afternoon. The Longboat Key Tennis Center was awarded the U.S.T.A.'s outstanding Tennis Facility Award.

Yes, with a perfect year-round temperature of 73, you can come play on our beautiful island.