Longboat Key

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Once a quiet fishing village, the 12 long miles of Longboat Key are now lined with upscale resorts and condos. A few teeny-tiny public parking lots don't offer much access for day-trippers. Beer Can Island (aka Greer Island), at the northern tip of Longboat, is one of the area's prettiest beaches.

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