St. Armand's Circle — Great Shopping for Longboat Key Travelers

Longboat Key vacation rentals is the perfect match for the expected sophistication offered at St. Armand's Circle. Visitors enjoy the casual fare from the many specialty shops or dine leisurely on superb cuisine from around the world.

Fulfill your shopping fixation with fashionable boutiques, fine collectables, antiques and precious gems. Below are our must-see places on St. Armand's Circle.

Explore the many sculptures that line the circle.

Visit Columbia Restaurant for their famous 1905 salad and sangria.

A fantasy come true for women — shopping and spa treatments under one roof at The Met.

You've treated your pup to a beach vacation, now spoil them with a gourmet treat from Wet Noses.

Shop for all your Florida-style clothing at the Tommy Bahama boutique.

For the most up-to-date fashions in swimwear, stop by Beach House Swimwear.

Scoop Daddy's — a 1950s ice cream experience with memorabilia from the 40s, 50s and 60s.

Cha Cha Coconuts — a combined delight of coconut shrimp and margaritas.

Carman's Shoes for the fashion-conscious woman.

Stop by Crazy Shirts to pick up your Longboat Key t-shirt.

Located just a bridge away is Longboat Key. Known as one of the quietest barrier islands on the Gulf coast, Longboat Key is an ideal destination for vacationers who like their beach getaways on the swankier side. Scores of retirees and young families visit each year to take advantage of the uncrowded beaches, premier golf and tennis facilities, and luxury accommodations that dot its 12-mile stretch of shoreline. Just minutes away from the cultural attractions of Sarasota, it is an ideal base from which to explore the area.

ResortQuest is the largest vacation rental company serving Longboat Key, with nearly 200 vacation homes, condominiums and resort-style properties.