Florida Gulf Islands

Offshore from Bradenton and Sarasota, Florida's Gulf Islands, including Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island, St. Armands Key and Lido Key are surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico to the west and Sarasota Bay on the east. Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key offer mile after mile of pristine beaches, blue sky and blue water.

Anna Maria Island is just seven miles long and one mile wide. Often referred to as Hollywood east, Anna Maria has been a filming location for a number of recent movies, including "Palmetto", starring Woody Harrelson, Elisabeth Shue and Gina Gershon, "OUT OF TIME" starring Denzel Washington, and "The Perfect Storm" starring George Clooney. The island offers a wide variety of dining, entertainment and activity options.

Longboat Key is a more secluded destination, with elegant vacation homes, beachfront resorts, and 12 miles of sugar sand shoreline, yet is just minutes away from the sophistication of St. Armand's Circle and downtown Sarasota. Whether relaxing on the beach, kayaking the bay or savoring extraordinary cuisine, Longboat Key offers the ultimate beach vacation experience.

Florida Gulf Coast Resorts - Beach Castle Resort