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About Longboat Island Chapel
Couples planning a Sarasota wedding will find Longboat Island Chapel among the Longboat Key area's wedding venues. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Zota Beach Resort, IMG Academy Golf Club. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near Longboat Island Chapel
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Longboat Key, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Zota Beach Resort
- Sea Club I
- Island Time Inn
- SeaHorse Beach Resort
- Legacy Hotel
- TownePlace Suites Sarasota Bradenton West
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
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How much do wedding venues cost in Sarasota?
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What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Sarasota?
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Sarasota weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in January, February, March, April, November, December. The driest months are April, November, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72° | 52° | 12% | 5:23 PM | 5:58 PM |
| Feb | 75° | 55° | 11% | 5:50 PM | 6:21 PM |
| Mar | 78° | 58° | 12% | 7:07 PM | 7:38 PM |
| Apr | 82° | 63° | 10% | 7:23 PM | 7:54 PM |
| May | 88° | 68° | 12% | 7:38 PM | 8:11 PM |
| Jun | 90° | 74° | 30% | 7:52 PM | 8:26 PM |
| Jul | 91° | 75° | 35% | 7:53 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Aug | 92° | 75° | 38% | 7:35 PM | 8:07 PM |
| Sep | 90° | 74° | 28% | 7:03 PM | 7:34 PM |
| Oct | 86° | 68° | 13% | 6:29 PM | 7:01 PM |
| Nov | 80° | 60° | 8% | 5:05 PM | 5:38 PM |
| Dec | 75° | 55° | 10% | 5:03 PM | 5:38 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Sarasota Bradenton Airport (4.8 mi from Sarasota). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Sarasota.
Getting to Sarasota
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| SRQ Sarasota Bradenton International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| PIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | 41 mi | 1 hr |
| PGD Punta Gorda Airport | 44 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa | 43 mi | 55 min |
| Orlando | 109 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| Miami | 181 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Jacksonville | 214 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Sarasota; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228, USA
- Where
- Longboat Key · 10 miles northwest of central Sarasota
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Sarasota
- One of 99 wedding venues we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (941) 383-6491
- Website
- Visit site
From Longboat Island Chapel's website
“Longboat Island Chapel is an Ecumenical Church that welcomes those of all faiths located on Longboat Key, FL. Our mission is to help people develop a faith in God.”longboatislandchapel.org
- Services they list
- Destination weddings
- Areas they mention
- Sarasota, Bradenton, Longboat Key
Read from longboatislandchapel.org in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Longboat Island Chapel before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Longboat Key
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 32 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 8 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Bradenton, Bradenton Beach, Cortez
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