Jen & Steve

Saturday, March 1, 2025 • Longboat Key, FL

Jen & Steve

Saturday, March 1, 2025 • Longboat Key, FL

Where exactly is the venue?

The venue does not have an independent address; however, 3000 Harbourside Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228, which is generally associated with the Harbourside Golf Course, will get you to the parking lot of the venue - the rest is up to you. For a more exact location, please refer to the Travel page for a link to Google Maps.

Is the Harbourside Ballroom located at or in the Longboat Key Club Resort Hotel?

No, the Harbourside Ballroom is located about 3 miles northwest of the hotel/resort, at the Longboat Key Club Resort's Harbourside Golf Course.

Does the Longboat Key Club Resort have access restrictions?

Yes, portions of the Longboat Key Club Resort are gated. Refer to The Venue page for gate locations. Please mention our wedding to the attendees at either gate, and if you need directions, just tell them that you are going to the Harbourside Ballroom at the Harbourside Golf Course.

Will there be parking at the venue?

Yes, parking will be available at the venue.

Will there be traffic?

Yes, given the season, it is likely that there will be traffic delays on your route to the venue, particularly at St. Armands Circle, the area between downtown Sarasota and Longboat Key. In addition, Longboat Key is on a barrier island, which will require you to cross a drawbridge. Please allow ample time to account for any delays.

Does Uber and Lyft serve this area?

Yes, but given the venue's location and the number of people, availability may be limited, particularly after the wedding. Typical Uber/Lyft rates between downtown Sarasota and the venue are around $15 to $20. We advise any guests who are not driving to the wedding to schedule a rideshare in advance, if possible. Uber and Lyft drivers have been known to avoid Longboat Key during peak hours.

What is the dress code?

Semi-Formal. Please note that the ceremony will be outside, and it could be chillier than expected.

Will this be a beach wedding?

No, the ceremony will not take place on the beach.

Should I wear stiletto heels or flats?

Decisions... decisions. We can't make that decision for you, but you do have the option, as the ceremony area is artificial grass.

Do you have a hotel block?

No, please refer to the Accommodations page for some hotel ideas.

Are there any hotels at the venue location?

No, there are no hotels within walking distance to the venue.