Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center
Mote Marine Aquarium
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
St. Armands Circle
The Ringling museum
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Sarasota Opera House
and Florida Studio Theatre.
Onsite Dining:Capacity
Barefoots
190
Court 21 Cafe & Lounge
32
Portofino Restaurant
74
Sands Pointe
57
Spike n Tees
120
The Tavern & Whiskey Bar
70
F&B Averages:
BreakfastBuffet $35Cont. $16
LunchBuffet $35Plated $29
DinnerBuffet $65Plated $43
Coffee Break$10
2-Hour Open Bar$26
Elite OverviewPlanner Ratings & Reviews
Elite Overview
From the editors of Elite Meetings
Conference groups return year after year to The Resort at Longboat Key Club, drawn by its exceptional service and the lure of an island resort. The only beachfront AAA Four Diamond Award winner in Sarasota County resides on the southern tip of Longboat Key, Florida, just 8 miles by causeway from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Most of the 223 accommodations include full kitchens, and all feature private balconies overlooking the golf course, lagoon, or Gulf of Mexico. The largest gatherings convene in the Resort Center, where the main venue, the John Ringling Room, hosts up to 250 attendees for business or pleasure. A second room, the Library, sequesters 14 around a fixed boardroom table, while two additional meeting suites await in a neighboring building. For meals, Spikes ’n Tees invites groups to feast beside the fairways, Portofino Ristorante & Bar serves Italian overlooking the deep-water marina, the Tavern offers seasonal fare, and Barefoot’s specializes in poolside cocktails and shared plates.
Most of the meeting spaces lie just steps from the beach, which suggests such team-building programs as volleyball tournaments and sandcastle contests. A full-service spa, the award-winning Tennis Gardens, and 45 holes of challenging golf offer endless options for group activity as well. In addition, the staff can arrange excursions to a wealth of nearby attractions, including the Mote Marine Aquarium and The Ringling art museum.
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
Average Planner Rating
4.9
Arrival Experience:
5.0
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.9
Accommodations:
4.9
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.8
Food & Beverage:
4.9
Conference Services Staff:
4.9
Guest Service Experience:
5.0
Recommendation to Planners:
5.0
Excellent facilities!
Overall Rating: 5.0/5
Corporate Planner Industry: Construction
We have been visiting the Longboat Key Club & Resort for our 3-day Board of Directors’ Annual Off-Site Planning Session over the past 15 years. It is one of our Board’s favorite places. The rooms they provide for our guests’ stay are elegant, clean and spacious with a wonderful view of the gulf. The resort’s entire staff present themselves in a very professional and friendly manner, always willing to go the extra mile to meet any of our needs. The resort caters our events from very casual buffets to more formal evening affairs. The food is superb in both taste and presentation. I would highly recommend the Longboat Key Club for your next event.
Bonnie F. Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union Corporate Planner
This is the best resort in Florida for our annual conference. The staff is extremely professional and courteous. It is centrally located for our members to travel to. The resort offers too many activities to list. The beach is absolutely beautiful and they even have staff to help you there too. I can go on forever on the perks of Longboat Key Club and Resort. You will not be disappointed!!! We always look forward to this "working" conference. It is the most relaxing conference you will ever attend.
Overall Rating: 5.0/5
Barbara B. University of Florida/Dept of Medicine/Gyn-Oncology Association Planner
Our group always enjoys their visits to the Longboat Key Club & Resort. The staff are very accommodating and go the extra mile to make our meetings, etc. run smoothly and successfully!
Overall Rating: 4.9/5
Bonnie F. Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union Corporate Planner
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.
Overall Rating: 4.9/5
Linda M. Corporate Planner
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.
Overall Rating: 4.8/5
Linda K. Corporate Planner
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.
Overall Rating: 4.9/5
Beth N. Corporate Planner
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 M. FSGO Other
Elite RatingAverage Planner Rating
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4.9
8 reviews
Arrival Experience:
5.0
Accommodations:
4.9
Food & Beverage:
4.9
Guest Service Experience:
5.0
Conference Services Staff:
4.9
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.9
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.8
Planner-to-Planner Recommendation:
5.0
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
Gillespie Room
72
9.1 x 7.9
3
780
30x26
10
30
50
40
40
30
24
30
0
Harbourside Dining Room
488
21.9 x 22.3
5
5,256
72x73
17
0
0
200
250
0
0
0
0
Island House Room
209
15.2 x 13.7
3
2,250
50x45
14
65
100
140
200
24
36
48
0
John Ringling Room
274
20.4 x 13.7
4
2,948
67x44
14
150
250
175
250
0
50
70
0
John Ringling Room East Section
131
9.8 x 13.4
4
1,408
32x44
14
65
100
64
100
24
30
40
0
John Ringling Room West Section
143
10.7 x 13.4
4
1,540
35x44
14
75
125
72
125
24
30
44
0
Library
31
6.7 x 4.6
3
330
22x15
9
0
0
0
20
12
0
0
0
Meeting Suite 1
41
5.8 x 7
2
437
19x23
8
24
35
0
0
22
18
22
0
Meeting Suite 2
41
5.8 x 7
2
437
19x23
8
24
35
0
0
22
18
22
0
Spike 'N Tees
72
7.9 x 9.1
3
780
26x30
10
0
125
120
75
0
0
0
0
Spike 'N Tees Deck
193
24.4 x 7.9
4
2,080
80x26
12
0
0
100
200
0
0
0
0
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