A barrier island split between Manatee and Sarasota counties, about 32 straight-line miles from Seminole.
Keywest Lights & Electric is a licensed (EC13014717), woman-owned electrical contractor, in business since 2010, with weekend appointments available, taking planned projects on Longboat Key and the rest of Manatee County and Sarasota County. Longboat Key is around 32 miles from Seminole, so island jobs are booked in advance and we don’t promise response times. Our emergency service covers Pinellas homes near Seminole.
Call (727) 476-7079 or book a site visit. Office 7 AM–5 PM, weekend appointments available.
Longboat Key homes and buildings
Longboat Key has about 7,500 residents, and the median home was built in 1980 (Census ACS 2020–2024). Gulf-front condos, bayfront homes with docks, and newer luxury rebuilds. Larger services, SPAN panels, generator hookups, dock circuits and corrosion-resistant equipment are the norm.
Permits and utility in Longboat Key
Longboat Key is its own town, and building permits come from the Town of Longboat Key, whether the address is on the Manatee or Sarasota side. Whichever office it is, we pull the permit and meet the inspector.
Utility: Florida Power & Light (FPL) serves the area. We coordinate service upgrades with FPL.
Popular services in Longboat Key
- SPAN smart panels (SPAN Authorized Installer)
- Service upgrades
- Generator installation and hookups
- GFCI/AFCI & dedicated circuits
- Whole-house surge protection
Save on routine work with a Member Care Plan, with safety visits, trip credits and 7% off all labor (no yearly cap) on every tier.
Nearby areas
Sarasota · Bradenton Beach · Anna Maria · All service areas
Longboat Key FAQ
Who issues permits on Longboat Key? The Town of Longboat Key, on both the Manatee and Sarasota sides.
Do you install SPAN panels on Longboat Key? Yes. We’re a SPAN Authorized Installer.
Is Longboat Key really in your service area? Yes. Manatee and Sarasota are both part of our service area.
Need an electrician in Longboat Key? Call (727) 476-7079.