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Longboat Key Club & Resort
Hotel Contact:
220 Sands Point Rd.
Longboat Key, Florida 34228
United States
Main: 855 775 0546
Email: Email Hotel Rhonda Holliday
Director of Sales: Rhonda Holliday
Website: www.longboatkeyclub.com
Elite Rating
Platinum Collection
Planner Rating:
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Opened 1982
Renovated 2007
Guest Rooms 218
Kings/Suites/Doubles 8 / 198 / 12
Room Rates High $495-1240 Low $270-715
High Season High Season Low Season Low Season Shoulder Season Shoulder Season
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Ideal Group Size 50 - 150
Max Group Size 150

Fees/Taxes

Resort Fee $20
Room Tax 12.00%
Sales Tax 7%

Airport Proximity

Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport
15 min 8 miles (13 km)
Tampa International Airport
75 min 60 miles (98 km)

Business:

Business center
audiovisual equipment and support staff
and high-speed Internet access.

Recreation:

45 holes of challenging golf
pool
spa
fitness center
20 tennis courts
291-slip marina
beach
kayaks
Boogie Boards
paddleboards
Aqua Cat
bikes
and children’s club.

Nearby:

Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center
Mote Aquarium
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
St. Armands Key
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Asolo Repertory Theatre
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Sarasota Opera House
Florida Studio Theatre
and Golden Apple Dinner Theater.
Onsite Dining: Capacity
Barefoots
190
Casual
Court 21 Cafe & Lounge
32
casual dining
Portofino Restaurant
74
Tuscan
Sands Pointe
57
Creative Cuisine
Spike n Tees
120
Casual
The Tavern & Whiskey Bar
70
Farm to Table Cuisne

F&B Averages:

Breakfast Buffet $25 Cont. $16
Lunch Buffet $35 Plated $29
Dinner Buffet $65 Plated $43
Coffee Break $10
2-Hour Open Bar $26
Elite Overview
From the editors of Elite Meetings
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Corporate groups return year after year to the Longboat Key Club & Resort, drawn back by the familiar elegance of a country club and the charm of a beachfront island resort. The only beachfront AAA Four Diamond Award winner in Sarasota County, it neighbors million-dollar homes on Longboat Key, Florida, just eight miles by causeway from Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport.

Most of the 218 accommodations entertain with full kitchens, and all feature balconies overlooking the gulf, lagoon, or golf course. The largest gatherings convene at the Resort Center, where the main venue, the John Ringling Room, hosts up to 250 for business or pleasure. A second room, the library, sequesters 10 around a fixed boardroom table; while two additional meeting suites wait in a neighboring building. Meanwhile, restaurants at the Islandside and Harbourside Clubhouses invite groups to feast beside the fairways. Two equally popular dining venues—the pool deck and beach—specialize in casually elegant cocktails and cookouts by the sea.

All meeting spaces lie just steps from the beach, which suggests such team-building programs as volleyball tournaments or sandcastle contests. A deep-water marina, elaborate spa, 20-court tennis club, and 45 holes of golf contribute endless options for group activity as well. In addition, the staff can arrange excursions to a wealth of nearby attractions, including the Mote Aquarium and the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
Planner Reviews
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June 2012 will be the 26th year in a row that Paragon Management has held a motivational meeting for it's staff and clients. We have thought about finding another resort to hold our meeting but The Longboat Key Resort has spoiled us. They are always spot on with help, equipment, ideas, delicious food, impressive service - I can't say enough about this facility. The most important strength to me as a meeting planner is the long term staff. I no longer have to do much work - they know our group, are ready for us and I trust them. I consider many of the professionals at The Longboat Key Club not only colleagues...but friends. The resort is beautiful, the beach is magnificent, I can't wait to get back.
Linda Marek
Paragon Management
February 3, 2012
The Board of Directors of Des Moines University determines annually where their educational retreat will be held and for the past 4 years we have held this event at the Longboat Key Club and Resort. Once again I am excited to be returning to the resort in February, 2012. No detail is ignored; no request dismissed. From the day of arrival until departure, the clean rooms, catering and the entire staff and management make my job so much easier and the experience enjoyable for everyone in attendance. I consistently receive excellent comments for those attending and always look forward to working with everyone connected with making our retreat the success it has been year after year.
Linda Kading
Des Moines University
January 20, 2012
We hosted twenty-five of our top customers at the Longboat Key Club and Resort and we couldn’t have asked for a higher quality experience. The staff and management at the resort are top-notch and took care of every last detail to make our customers’ stay incredible and one that they will remember for a long time. We heard nothing but outstanding feedback and reviews on our event from everyone that attended. We will definitely consider hosting another event there in the future.
Beth Norviel
True Fitness
January 13, 2012
The Florida Society of Gynecologic Oncologists has been going to Longboat Key Club and Resort for our annual meetings for the last 17 years consecutively. The meeting facilities are outstanding. The resort personnel have always been exceptionally helpful in meeting our society’s needs including formal and informal meals and entertainment. Another advantage is the central location in the state so no one has to drive too far. I make this a family vacation each year because the rooms and suites are large and comfortable. There are also many outstanding restaurants, and shopping areas in close proximity. The society has looked at other sites but never found any location that compared to the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
Linda Morgan
October 3, 2011
Packages
RAP & Save
Valid From: Jun 10 - Sep 26, 2012
Call for Reservation: 800-237-8821, ext. 1605
Contact Email: sales@longboatkeyclub.com
Add RAP – our Resort Activity Pass – to your group package, and your attendees can enjoy all of the following:
  • Unlimited Golf
  • Beach Activities (incl. paddle boards, sail boats, kayaks, boogie boards)
  • 25% Discount on all Spa Services
  • 10% Discount on all Retail Shops
  • Unlimited Fitness Classes
Hot Dates
DatesRoomsRates
June 10-13, 2012 10+ from $179
July 8-11, 2012 10+ from $179
July 15-19, 2012 10+ from $179
July 22-25, 2012 10+ from $179
July 29-31, 2012 10+ from $179
August 5-9, 2012 10+ from $189
August 12-14, 2012 10+ from $189
August 19-22, 2012 10+ from $189
September 9-19, 2012 10+ from $179
September 23-26, 2012 10+ from $179
Elite Rating Average Planner Rating
Platinum Collection
This property has been certified Elite Platinum and meets at least 25 of Elite Meetings Criteria.
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Capacity Charts
Capacity Chart Total Square Meters Room Size(meters) Ceiling Height (meters) Total Square Feet Room Size (feet) Ceiling Height (feet) Classroom Theater Banquet 10 Reception Conference U-Shape H-Square 10 x 10s
Gillespie Room 72 9.1 x 7.9 3 780 30x26 10 30 50 40 40 30 24 30 N/A
Harbourside Dining Room 488 21.9 x 22.3 5 5,256 72x73 17 N/A N/A 200 250 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Island House Room 209 15.2 x 13.7 3 2,250 50x45 10 65 100 140 200 24 36 48 N/A
John Ringling Room 274 20.4 x 13.7 4 2,948 67x44 14 150 250 175 250 N/A 50 70 N/A
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Property News
The Longboat Key Club & Resort Named #1 Tennis Resort on the Gulf Coast of Florida and a Top Ten Tennis Resort Nationwide by Tennis Magazine
Posted February 13, 2012
The Tennis Gardens at Longboat Key Club & Resort, a USTA Award Winning Facility; Outstanding Instruction; Clinics and Game-Matching Capabilities; Concierge Services; Exceptional Resort Amenities and a Location on One of the Best Beaches in America Secures
[Longboat Key, FL – February 13, 2012] Longboat Key Club & Resort is proud to announce that it has been named the # 1 Tennis Resort on the Gulf Coast of Florida and one of the top ten Tennis Resorts nationwide by Tennis Magazine.

The just-released annual travel issue announcing the “Top 50 Tennis Resorts of 2012” lists the Longboat Key Club & Resort in the #1 spot for Tennis Resorts along the Gulf Coast of Florida, placing it as one of the top ten Tennis Resorts, out of fifty, nationwide. Widely acclaimed for The Tennis Gardens at Longboat Key Club & Resort, the facility received high praise for its USTA certified stadium court and state-of-the-art infrastructure including its patented underground HydroGrid watering system that allows for consistent playing conditions and limited downtime. Of paramount importance to the selection process were clinics and game–matching capabilities. Other criteria for inclusion in this highly regarded list include the number of courts, the quality of instruction and the quality of lodging, dining and overall resort amenities. Tennis Concierge services and the location on one of the best beaches in America were also noted. The scope of offerings at the Longboat Key Club & Resort make it one of the most sought after tennis resort experiences in the country.

“I am extremely proud that the Longboat Key Club & Resort has been recognized in such a significant way by such a respected publication, Tennis Magazine. To have achieved a #1 position in Florida, and be ranked as one of the top ten Tennis Resort facilities in the country, among so many outstanding facilities, is truly an honor,” said Michael Welly, General Manager of Longboat Key Club & Resort. “We are pleased that our efforts to create a tennis facility and resort destination of this stature have been so well received by tennis pros, professional tournament players, our Club members and our resort guests with such enthusiasm. We stand committed to our culture of service excellence and will continue to create award winning offerings that can only be brought to life by a dedicated and talented staff. Congratulations to my entire team for their outstanding efforts.”

No stranger to awards, the Longboat Key Club & Resort was named one of the “Top Ten Gold Medal Tennis Resorts Worldwide” by Tennis Resorts Online in 2011 and The Tennis Gardens at Longboat Key Club & Resort was the recipient of the “USTA Outstanding Facility of the Year Award” in 2009. Home to the highly popular Sarasota Open, the $4.5 million tennis facility opened its doors in 2009 and hosts USTPA resident professionals for private and semi-private lessons and daily clinics. The facility features 20 Har-Tru clay courts, Hydro-Grid irrigation systems, lighted courts for evening play, a clubhouse, tennis concierge, pro-shop, locker rooms and meeting space. The center tournament court offers tented stadium seating for 500 – 2,500 attendees for celebrity tennis exhibitions and professional tournament play. Court 21 Café & Lounge, a tennis themed restaurant, offers healthy breakfast and luncheon options as well as dining on the outside player’s patio. In keeping with the strong community focus on culture and the Arts, The Tennis Gardens at Longboat Key Club & Resort also serves as a showcase for local artisans and sculptors, currently housing a display of Wave after Wave artworks by sculptor Malcolm Robertson. The Longboat Key Club & Resort offers the complete and quintessential luxury tennis resort experience.

Family-friendly, luxury resort amenities include a 218 room, 4-Diamond hotel located on a private, white-sand beach, seven distinctive restaurants, the Island House Spa, personalized Wellness and Fitness programs, two championship golf courses and a 291deep-slip Marina in addition to the award winning tennis facilities.

Most recently in the news announcing the event line-up for the 2012 Sarasota Open, this year’s tournament features an increased prize purse of 100K for the USTA, ATP Men’s Tournament and the addition of a Ladies Tournament. Tournament dates are April 14 – 22, 2012. The tournament continues to be a draw for top U.S. and international talents including Ryan Sweeting, Alex Bogomolov, Jr. and previous Sarasota Open winners James Blake, (2011) and Kei Nishikori, (2010).