Sleepy Lagoon
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Sleepy Lagoon Real Estate in Longboat Key, FL
Sleepy Lagoon homes for sale are located towards the north side of Longboat Key in Manatee County. The neighborhood includes 269 homes which are situated along both sides of the Gulf of Mexico Drive, offering up some beautiful Gulf of Mexico skyline sunsets. As the name implies, Sleepy Lagoon is a quiet, family-friendly, and a relaxed Longboat Key community. It’s location, although peaceful, is still only located about 15 minutes from Downtown Sarasota, or the famous Saint Armands Circle on Lido Key. Read more
Sleepy Lagoon Homes Overview

Community Info:
# of Homes: | 195 |
Year Built: | 1968-present |
Gated: | No |
Pool: | No |
Fences: | Yes |
Yard Care: | |
HOA Fee: | Yes |
CDD Fee: | Yes |
Min. Lease: | Months |
# of Leases: | /Year |
Amenities:
- Deeded Beach Access
- Boat Access To Gulf
HOA Fee Includes:
- None. No HOA
Category: Longboat Key Homes for Sale
*Accuracy of info provided is not guaranteed. All info must be verified before making a purchase decision.
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Insight For Sleepy Lagoon Neighborhood
Pros:
- Peaceful area of Longboat Key
- No HOA fees
- No rental restrictions. Great for investors
Considerations:
- Located towards northern tip of Longboat Key. A bit further away from Sarasota attractions
Lifestyle:
- Waterfront community perfect for boaters and fishing
- Boating & kayaking access to Bay and Intracoastal Waterway
- Plenty of restaurants are close by
Shopping:
- Grocery store is 5.3 miles
- UTC Mall is 22.0 miles
- Saint Armands Circle is 10.1 miles
Beach:
- Longboat Key is all private beach
- Closest public beach access is Bradenton Beach
- Siesta Key Public Beach is 19.5 miles
Downtown:
- 23.9 miles
- 35 minute drive
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Additional Sleepy Lagoon Neighborhood Information
Many Sleepy Lagoon homeowners enjoy canal-front lots situated among the 9 canals in Sleepy Lagoon, which makes for easy access water to Sarasota Bay. Eventually, the Sarasota Bay leads directly into the Gulf of Mexico, so this is a great Longboat Key waterfront community. As a special bonus, Sleep Lagoon actually owns deeded beach access, allowing for all homeowners to have easy access to the community’s Gulf side beach.
There is no mandatory HOA in Sleepy Lagoon. Home buyers looking for more substantial amenities can join the conveniently-located Cannon’s Marina, and also the Cedars Tennis Resort, which includes membership to a 24-hour fitness center. As another option, Longboat Key Club offers the finest golf and tennis amenities available.

Sleepy Lagoon Real Estate
Frequently Asked Questions
Sleepy Lagoon is about 195 homes, built between 1968-present.
No, Sleepy Lagoon does not have a community pool.
No, Sleepy Lagoon is not a gated community.
No, Sleepy Lagoon is not located in a golf course community.
Membership to the Longboat Key Club is optional. Amenities for the club include 45-holes of championship golf, 25 Har-Tru tennis courts, a Fitness Center, Spa, a Mind & Motion Studio, eight restaurants, 291 slip deep water marina, Camp Loggerhead for children ages 5 – 12, and the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico beach.
Yes, some homes in Sleepy Lagoon have fencing, however there may be HOA restrictions regarding which lot locations may have a fence, or the size or type of fence allowed. It is important to check HOA rules for specific fencing requirements prior to making a purchase decision.
Sleepy Lagoon is located about 13 miles from downtown Sarasota.
Sleepy Lagoon offers deeded beach access of it’s own located nearby.
Sleepy Lagoon is located about 16 miles from the Sarasota International Airport.
*Accuracy of info provided is not guaranteed. All info must be verified before making a purchase decision.