In front of a palatial home on the picturesque barrier island, the crew of four ... it was an almost futile gesture: Sand is still everywhere on Casey Key two weeks after the second of back ...

Here's what you need to know to plan a trip to Longboat Key, including the best hotels, things to do, and more.

You'll find the Sheraton Sand Key Resort on Gulf Boulevard on the city's barrier island, Sand Key (about 26 miles west of Tampa and 27 miles northwest of St. Petersburg). Another perk?