Tennis Resorts Online Announces Rankings - Longboat Key Club Earns Top 25 Gold Medal Status

Tennis Gardens Also Recognized for Outstanding Game Matching Capabilities

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. May 03, 2013

Longboat Key, FL - May 3, 2013 - The Resort at Longboat Key Club has once again been recognized as one of the top 25 tennis resorts worldwide and named a 2013 Gold Medal Tennis Resort by Tennis Resorts Online. The just published annual listing of the top 100 tennis resorts and camps worldwide echoes the opinions of racquet wielding tennis enthusiasts from around the world. The highly selective list and highly sought after recognition reflects the experiences of survey respondents in over a dozen individual categories. Included for review are all aspects of the tennis experience including the quality and variety of off-court amenities, lodging, dining and professional and youth tennis programs.

The announcement comes on the heels of the finals of the 2013 Sarasota Open Men's USTA Challenger tournament hosted annually at the Tennis Gardens at Longboat Key Club. This year's Men's Singles champion, Alex Kuznetsov, just earned his Wild Card entry into the French Open and joins the ranks of previous winners Sam Querrey (2012), James Blake (2011) and Kei Nishikori (2010). This year's event honored tennis legend Nick Bollettieri for his lifelong dedication to the sport and contributions to the tennis community.

“We are honored to be included in such a prestigious group of top tier tennis resorts,” said Jeff Mayers, General Manager of the Resort at Longboat Key Club. “Particularly important is the fact that results are achieved by meeting and exceeding the expectations of tennis enthusiasts from around the world. Our dedicated associates, the outstanding player experience at the Tennis Gardens and the exceptional amenities we offer here at the Resort reflect our continued commitment to excellence.”

No stranger to awards, the Resort at Longboat Key Club has also been recognized as the 2009 “USTA Facility of the Year” and as the #1 Tennis Resort on the Gulf Coast of Florida by Tennis Magazine.

The $4.5 million Tennis Gardens at Longboat Key Club hosts USTPA resident professionals for private and semi-private lessons and daily clinics, summer tennis and sports youth camps and features 20 Har-Tru clay courts, a Hydro-Grid irrigation system, lighted courts for evening play, clubhouse, tennis concierge, pro-shop, locker rooms and Court 21 Cafe & Lounge.

The Resort at Longboat Key Club is Sarasota's premier AAA Four-Diamond beachfront resort and private club renowned for its distinctive guest service and unparalleled amenities. Easily accessible from two international airports, on-site amenities include: championship golf; 25 Har-Tru tennis courts; a state-of-the-art Fitness Centre; Island House Spa; six distinctive restaurants; a 291 slip, deep-water marina; and a private white sand beach. Located at 220 Sands Pointe Road, Longboat Key, Florida, reservations can be made by calling (941) 383-8821, (800) 237-8821 or by contacting us online at www.longboatkeyclub.com.