Jewfish Key

Between Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island lies Jewfish Key, which has a large sandbar on the northwest tip with plenty of room to moor boats! It gets its name from the Goliath groupers local fishermen call “Jewfish.” This private island is home to fewer than ten houses! A 38-acre private island, this sandbar in Florida has perhaps the most tropical feel, as it has many Australian Pines and palm trees. The sand is pure white, and the water is a brilliant blue, but beware of strong tides near Longboat Pass.