LONGBOAT KEY, FLORIDA
Dock Builders Longboat Key
Dock builders on Longboat Key project docks no more than 30 feet or 30% of the width in canals, lagoons, bayous and passes, and up to 50 feet into Sarasota Bay (Town Code Sec. 158.099).
We connect Longboat Key owners with licensed marine contractors who design to it.
Free consultation and a written scope.
Gulf lots and setbacks
No structures over water on Gulf-front lots. Docks keep 15 feet from the riparian line, and joint docks up to 12 feet wide need recorded easements.
Size
Single-family docks hold two vessels and up to 500 square feet; larger needs a special exception (Ord. 2025-03).
Why it matters
County line
The key straddles Sarasota and Manatee counties. In the Sarasota County portion, the county Manatee Protection Plan applies and written county approval comes before the Town permit.
What a free inspection includes
A contractor comes to your property, looks at the structure above and below the waterline where needed, and tells you what is actually happening.
You get a written scope and estimate. No obligation, no trip fee.
- On-site assessment of the structure and surrounding soil
- Photos and a plain-English explanation of the problem
- Written estimate with scope and materials
- Repair versus replacement guidance where both are options
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Serving waterfront Florida
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Get a free inspection
No obligation, no trip fee. A licensed marine contractor in Sarasota and Manatee will call you to arrange a time.
Find out what your waterfront needs
A licensed marine contractor in Sarasota and Manatee will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.