Longboat Key has traditionally been one of the most upscale towns in Florida, right up there with Palm Beach and Naples. But if you thought you never could afford to live there, or buy a second home, think again. Prices are down and Longboat is full of bargains.

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 Inside they’re not so tiny. I toured five of them last Sunday and was amazed at how much bigger they were once you got inside. Most are between 1,300 to 1,400 square feet, typically containing two bedrooms and two baths, plus a good-sized lanai/family room.