Explore Manasota Key
Your Guide to Island Life on Florida’s Gulf Coast
Welcome to Manasota Key, where life moves a little slower and the Gulf is never far away. Spend your days on the beach, searching for shells and shark teeth, boating and fishing on Lemon Bay, or simply watching another spectacular Gulf Coast sunset.
Just minutes from Gulf & Sand, you’ll find waterfront restaurants, live music, local shops and some of Southwest Florida’s most beautiful natural areas.
Stay on the beach. Explore like a local.
Beaches, Shelling & Gulf Life
Manasota Key is all about the water. Spend the morning walking the shoreline, swimming in the warm Gulf waters or searching the sand for shells and fossilized shark teeth.
Explore nearby beaches and natural areas, including Englewood Beach and Stump Pass Beach State Park, where the Gulf meets Lemon Bay and walking trails lead through some of the island’s most beautiful coastal scenery.
And sometimes the best plan is no plan at all—grab a chair, put your feet in the sand and stay for sunset.
Eat & Drink on Manasota Key
From fresh Gulf seafood and waterfront dining to tiki bars, cocktails and casual beach favorites, some of Englewood’s best restaurants are just minutes from Gulf & Sand.