Welcome to The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort on Longboat Key, off the Coast of Sarasota, Florida

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has welcomed seasoned travelers for 40 years and has gained an exceptional and venerable reputation for creating special experience for both leisure and business guests.

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, located on exclusive Longboat Key, Florida, is a tropical beachfront resort just off the coast of Sarasota that offers both couples and families the perfect island vacation with spacious all-suite accommodations.

Recognized as the No. 1 Tennis Resort in the U.S. for eight consecutive years, the resort's combination of unparalleled tennis on 12 courts, free court time and game matching, world-class dining at three waterfront restaurants, exclusive beaches, and comprehensive fitness center create The Colony's unique character.

In addition to offering the ideal family vacation on Longboat Key and perfect romantic beach getaway, The Colony also offers the ultimate atmosphere for meetings, conferences, incentive programs, family reunions and weddings.

In 1969, when Dr. M. J. "Murf" Klauber, The Colony's Chairman, purchased what was called The Colony Beach Club, it was an 18 acre patch of sand, 110 oddly assorted bungalows and a couple of concrete tennis courts.

Workers began immediately to transform the beachfront property into what has become The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, with 208 fully equipped villa suites and 26 "specialty accommodations" ranging from charming cottages directly on the beach, to Gulf view or tennis view penthouses.

Throughout its history, The Colony has been a hands-on family undertaking. Today founder "Murf" Klauber shares responsibility for the operation of the resort with his daughter, Katherine Klauber Moulton, President and General Manager. Together they direct a Colony family of more than 300 staff members, dedicated to making every guest's stay with us complete perfection.