Florida has many area attractions within a short driving distance from Longboat Key.  

Adventure Island  - 1 hour                
Busch Gardens - 1 hour 
Disney World - 2 hours
Epcot - 2 hours
Florida Aquarium - 1 hour
Fantasy of Flight - 1 1/2 hours
Kennedy Space Center - 4 hours
Lowry Park Zoo - 1 hour
MOSI - 1 hour
Mote Aquarium - 20 minutes
Sea World - 2 hours
Silver Springs - 3 hours
Universal Studios - 2 hours
Weeki Wachee - 1 1/2 hours