Florida's premier Gulf Coast tennis resort offers comfortable amenities, convenient services to attract tennis professionals and enthusiasts

Longboat Key, FL– The results are in, and it's official: Tennis professionals and enthusiasts alike love The Resort at Longboat Key Club. The facility is proud to announce that it has earned one of the top ten spots and the coveted Gold Medal tennis resort award and is now ranked among the best 100 tennis resorts and camps in the world by Tennis Resorts Online.

With 75 tennis resorts and 25 tennis camps included in this highly competitive annual listing, the resort scored the No. 8 spot. This exclusive listing is compiled from surveys submitted by tennis players from around the world and reflects the overall quality of lodging, service, amenities, dining options and programs that are offered at the resorts. Tennis Resorts Online is considered to be the leading Web authority on tennis resorts and camps.

“The Tennis Gardens at the Resort at Longboat Key Club is one of the most comprehensive and beautiful tennis facilities in the world, and we are honored to be included in such an impressive group of resorts” said Jeff Mayers, general manager of the Sarasota resort. “This recognition is a testament to our continued commitment to excellence and exceptional guest service.”

Boasting 20 Har-Tru courts, the resort near Sarasota features exceptional facilities and world-class venues that catapulted it to a position in the top 10 rankings. Additionally, the fully stocked, award-winning Pro Shop and USTA-certified stadium court where the Sarasota Open is hosted make Longboat Key Club stand out among other tennis resorts. Tennis Magazine agrees, having recognized the resort as the No. 1 Tennis Resort on the Gulf Coast of Florida and one of the Top Ten Tennis Resorts in America.

The high-ranking resort features all of the luxuries to ensure a fun-filled and relaxing stay. And while guests may be in town to enjoy tennis, the Sarasota resort also offers two award-winning golf courses with 45 holes for any experience level. Harbourside and Islandside provide opposite experiences, with one running along the Sarasota Bay and the other bordering the Gulf of Mexico. 

Tennis visitors can take advantage of The Spa at Longboat Key Club to prepare their minds and bodies for a big match. The spa offers professionally led 50-minute golf and tennis agility stretch sessions designed to relieve muscle tension by increasing flexibility. The newly renovated facility features 10 treatment rooms within 9,000 square feet and offers services ranging from facials, massages and manicures to fully body wraps, all performed by wellness professionals.

As a USTA-affiliated tennis facility, The Resort at Longboat Key Club offers several youth programs, including world-class junior clinics and tennis lessons. Adults can also improve their game with a private tennis lesson or tennis camp.

The Sarasota resort's state-of-the-art fitness center provides guests with excellent exercise options as well with breathtaking views of the golf course. Guests can partake in the fitness center's special classes, led by professional instructors, or just enjoy a workout on elliptical machines and cardio equipment.

Post-match, visitors can enjoy the resort's fine dining options. Eight restaurants and lounges provide a wide range of cuisine, from traditional American fare to classical Northern Italian meals. Pool-side and tennis court dining venues provide visitors with drinks and light menus without taking them away from the action.

The Sarasota resort also features 221 luxurious rooms and suites, equipped with comfortable king or double beds. Cotton-rich linens will ease weary guests into a sound night's rest, and all of the spacious quarters feature private balconies with views of the golf course, lagoon or Gulf of Mexico. Sports lovers can appreciate 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable in addition to high-speed Internet access and Bose Wave radios. Other amenities include in-room safes and coffee makers, mini-bars, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards, plush bathrobes and Island House Spa bath products in the bathrooms.  

About The Resort at Longboat Key Club

The Resort at Longboat Key Club is Sarasota's award-winning, luxury beachfront resort and private club renowned for its distinctive guest service and unparalleled amenities. Named a Travel + Leisure 500 “World's Best Hotel”, a Travel + Leisure Top 100 Resort Spa, U.S, a Condé Nast Top 40 Florida Hotel, and a AAA Four-Diamond lodging for over 30 years, the resort is easily accessible from two international airports. On-site amenities include 45 holes of championship golf, 25 Har-Tru tennis courts, Fitness Center, The Spa, eight distinctive restaurants and lounges, a 291 slip, deep-water marina and a pristine white sand beach. Located at 220 Sands Pointe Road, Longboat Key, Florida, reservations can be made by calling (941) 383-8821, (800) 237-8821 or by contacting us online at www.longboatkeyclub.com.    Like the Resort at Longboat Key Club on Facebook, follow the resort on Twitter, and add it to a circle on Google Plus.