All Angels Church - Longboat Key, Sarasota

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Longboat Key is located on Florida's west coast, just minutes from Sarasota and Bradenton. The island is approximately 60 miles south of Tampa and is easily accessible by car or by air. Interstate 75 and US 41 (Tamiami Trail) are the major routes into the area. Longboat Key can be reached by bridge from either end of the island. Sarasota-Bradenton International (SRQ), Tampa, Ft. Myers and St. Petersburg airports serve the area.

Longboat Key's land area consists of 4.26 square miles, 10.8 miles in length, and width varies from .05 to 1 mile. The elevation varies from 3 to 18 feet. There are approximately 8,000 full time residents, 12,000 seasonal residents, and peak season population may reach 22,000. Nearby Sarasota has about 54,000 people and Sarasota County has about 340,000. (Bradenton / Manatee info) The average temperature is 73 degrees and average rainfall is 53 inches.

Longboat Key lies in two counties - Manatee on the northern half and Sarasota on the southern half. These two counties represent the greater Longboat Key area. The island was incorporated as a township in 1955, is governed by a seven member Town Commission, and administered under a Town Manager.

The island has a mix of residential condominiums, single-family homes, and tourist units. This housing reflects Longboat's popularity as a haven for retired and working residents, winter residents and tourists. Children are bussed to grade and high schools, depending on resident county, Sarasota or Manatee.

The five places of worship on Longboat Key include All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, Christ Chuch (presbyterian), Longboat Island Chapel (non-denominational), St. Mary's of the Sea Catholic Church, and Temple Beth Israel. All share an enthusiasm for ecumenical activities throughout the year. All Angels Church enjoys a convenient and beautiful tropical location at the south end of the island.