The Resort at Longboat Key Club

Longboat Key –  Secluded on a barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico, The Resort at Longboat Key Club is a AAA Four-Diamond destination that spans 410 acres of lush lawns and a pristine beachfront with authentic Old Florida boardwalks. Stay a short drive from the upscale shopping, museums, and theaters in downtown Sarasota as you unwind in one of 226 luxury guest rooms and suites, the perfect setting for family vacations, romantic getaways, and guests looking for a tropical escape where winters average a pleasant 72 degrees. Enjoy access to our Sarasota beach resort’s six distinctive restaurants and lounges including a newly renovated resort center, restaurants, and updated pool decks, along with 45 holes of championship golf, award-winning Tennis Gardens, a full-service spa, and an array of water sports equipment. We also offer numerous wellness events and family-friendly activities from beach yoga to kayaking. Guests traveling by yacht will find the largest resort marina on Florida’s west coast. Discover why we are Sarasota’s preferred address for spectacular weddings and picture-perfect getaways in Florida.



The Ceremony:

We have 7 unique and beautiful ceremony sites on the property, North and South Beach, the South Lawn overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, Marina Courtyard, an Italian style courtyard overlooking the Marina proper, Marina Lawn overlooking the Marina proper, Marina Mangroves overlooking the Bay, and the Harbourside Lawn which is connected to the Harbourside Ballroom and also overlooks the Marina

  • Ceremony Rental Fee: $5,000

The Cocktail Hour:

Depending on where the ceremony and reception are taking place, you have a variety of Cocktail Hour locations to choose from. Some event spaces have outdoor areas connected to them (Island house Dining Room and Harbourside Ballroom), but we also have cocktail hours on the Golf course, Marina Courtyard, Pool Deck, and Beach as well!


The Reception:

We have three indoor event spaces on the property, the John Ringling Room (connected to the resort center), the Island house Dining Room (an indoor/outdoor space overlooking the golf course), the Harbourside Ballroom (an indoor/outdoor space overlooking the marina).

  • Food & Beverage minimum is dependent on the time of year, day of the week and the space itself
  • Maximum Capacity: 300
  • Most ceremonies are an hour and a half before sunset (which means start times fluctuate depending on the time of year). The noise ordinance for outdoor events is 10 p.m., the latest we can serve alcohol is 2 a.m.

Savings Tip: Special Rates during the Summer Months! (June – September)


The Food & Drink:

Food & Beverage minimum varies on the time of year, day of the week, and the space itself.

  • Our Wedding Package starts at $205++
  • Beverages are included in the Wedding Package


The Resort at Longboat Key Club Reviews from Marry Me Tampa Bay Couples:

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Luxurious, Purple, Tropical Sarasota Wedding | Longboat Key Club

Since we were getting married in Florida, we wanted our venue to truly feel like we were in Florida. We didn’t want to just get married in a ballroom because we could do that in Ohio. We wanted to be able to have most of the festivities outside to enjoy the natural beauty of Florida. We were so fortunate to spend so much time outside enjoying all the beauty Florida has to offer.

Unfortunately, our original venue took severe damage from Hurricane Ian and would not be open in time for our wedding. It was really important to us to keep the same date we originally had. Our planner found us The Resort at Longboat Key Club, and luckily, they had availability the same weekend! It felt like fate. My Mom drove up and signed the contract before we saw it in person to make sure we didn’t lose the date! It was sad to see our first venue get damaged, but at the end of the day, it felt like we were meant to end up at The Resort at Longboat Key Club. They exceeded every expectation we had. Everyone we came in contact with was such a joy to work with!

-Lauren and Chris
Florida Bride and Groom Intimate Wedding Photo Under Bamboo in Waterfront Ceremony, Bride in White Spaghetti Strap Beaded Karen Willis Holmes Wedding Dress with Veil, Tropical Wedding Decor with Colorful Flowers, Pink Ginger, King Proteas, Orchids, with Palm Leaf Greenery and Pampas Grass | Tampa Bay Beachfront Wedding Venue Longboat Key Club

Tropical Inspired Waterfront Sarasota Destination Wedding | Longboat Key Club

Our food options were a major hit. We received countless compliments from everyone regarding our choices. Our reception layout was also never done before, but it turned out to be amazing and complimented the venue!" -Kimberly and Michael

-Kimberly and Michael
Classic, Formal Florida Bride and Groom Wedding Ceremony Exit Recessional Kiss | Waterfront Wedding Venue The Resort at Longboat Key Club

Classic and Formal Black and White Sarasota Wedding | Longboat Key Club

"A stunning location that offered it all. We really wanted our out-of-town guests to enjoy the beautiful area I grew up in. I absolutely loved The Resort at Longboat Key Club for its location, gorgeous views, amenities, and the all-inclusive ability to plan the wedding from start to finish. Aside from the venue, our planner, Ayla, was always so helpful and helped make sure everything was executed to perfection."

-Sara and Abel
Sarasota Bride and Groom Kissing Wedding Portrait on Dock

Elegant, Tropical Destination Sarasota Wedding | The Resort at Longboat Key Club

“We loved The Resort at Longboat Key Club once we saw it. It was actually the first and only venue that we visited. We love the atmosphere that it gave off as far as a vacation for our guests, the proximity to the beach, and the convenience of the resort amenities for everyone. We found that their service was absolutely wonderful, and the wedding venue coordinator and her team made it a very successful event. Most of the vendors we found were suggested by the Longboat Key Club wedding coordinator Ayla Goggin.”

-Brittany and Gregory
Florida Bride and Groom Exchanging Wedding Vows During Ceremony Under Wooden Arch with Greenery and Purple Floral Arrangements Waterfront Outdoor Wedding Portrait | Wedding Venue The Resort at Longboat Key Club

Romantic Rose, Mauve, and Navy Blue Sarasota Waterfront Wedding | The Resort at Longboat Key Club

“Alex actually chose our venue because he had golfed there before! It wasn’t until someone from his club told him to check it out for our wedding that we went to take a look. We were sold by the beauty of the resort and the many locations to have each event as well as their flexibility. Longboat Key Club is truly so good at working with every couple to help capture their own unique vision. We really wanted people to feel like they were at a destination wedding and to thoroughly enjoy the Sarasota culture while visiting. The icing on the cake was our amazing wedding specialist, Ayla Goggin. You could tell she takes pride in her job, and she truly helped us have the best wedding ever!”

-Kiki and Alex
Tropical Boho Outdoor Florida Beach Wedding Ceremony with Straw Circular Geometric Ceremony Arch | Sarasota Wedding Venue Longboat Key Club

Bohemian-Inspired Sarasota Beach Wedding | Longboat Key Club

“The most important thing for us was a beautiful place for our guests to visit and a great beach. We chose The Resort at Longboat Key Club because of the beach ceremony spots that they have. The service was fantastic!  The MVP was Ayla Goggin; she was always available throughout the entire process, even grabbing the groom a Scotch while we took pictures. The beautiful golf courses didn’t hurt either.”

-Olivia and Gabriel


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