The Longboat Key Club and Resort is a 410-acre private resort and club located on the island of Longboat Key, just off the mainland of Sarasota. The resort is located just one hour from Tampa and just two hours from Orlando attractions. Eight miles from Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport, 52 miles south of St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport and 60 miles south of Tampa International Airport. The area attractions include Mote Marine Aquarium, Ringling Museums, Selby Botanical Gardens, Jungle Gardens, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Asolo Center for the Performing Arts, Florida West Coast Symphony, Sarasota Opera & Sarasota Ballet, Golden Apple Dinner Theater, Florida Studio Theater, and The Players Theater. Deep sea fishing, charter sailing and sightseeing boat cruises are also available. The area is the winter home of the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The on-site amenities include four unique restaurants, room service, 45 holes of championship golf, 38 tennis courts, fitness center, full service Island House Spa, new Mind & Motion Studio, and a private white sand beach. A year-round Kids Klub for children ages 5-12, and babysitting services are available through the concierge. A complimentary shuttle is provided to the shops and restaurants of St. Armands Circle and a local grocery and pharmacy plaza. Elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites provide dramatic views of the Gulf of Mexico, a serene lagoon, or golf course fairways. All suites include a king size bed, queen size sleeper sofa, fully equipped kitchen, dining area, washer/dryer, CD player, a private, full length, furnished balcony and twice daily housekeeping service.