As a longtime Tampa resident, Longboat Key is my go-to Gulf Coast beach destination when I want to feel totally transported. When you drive onto the northern end of this sand-spun island across the ...

Quieter than its neighbors to the south, Longboat Key is about 20 miles north of Siesta Key (on the other side of Lido Key). But don't mistake its quiet for boredom. In addition to its powder soft, ...

If you want to feel transported to a tropical island without ever leaving the country, a quick trip across Longboat Pass Bridge could be just what the doctor ordered. Connecting the barrier island of ...