Commonly referred to as the Cultural Coast, Sarasota and its surrounding keys have a tropical charm and sophisticated lifestyle all their own. This magnificent and majestic area is rich in culture, history and inspiring natural scenery. Only minutes from Longboat Key, nearby Sarasota offers a wide variety of art and cultural activities.

Whether you’re interested in theater, cinema, opera, symphony, ballet, jazz or art museums, you’ll be sure to find it all on the Cultural Coast. Between the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Asolo Theater, Ringling Museum, Florida West Coast Symphony and the Sarasota Ballet and Opera, there should be no problem finding something to fulfill your cultural needs.