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 getaway 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 world-class dining, exclusive beaches, complimentary year-round children's recreation programs, full service spa and salon and comprehensive fitness center create The Colony's unique character.

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

In everyone's life ... There should be a place you can go to escape, a place where you can indulge in a myriad of pleasures and leave your cares behind.

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort located on Longboat Key, Florida, is that place. A pampered, friendly and relaxed lifestyle has made The Colony famous. With miles of white sand beach just off the coast of Sarasota, the warm tropical sun, the azure waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and so many complimentary features, you'll never want to leav this island oasis.

Always Complimentary Amenities Include:

• Tennis on 21 courts (10 are soft hydro courts)
• Round Robins & Our Gauranteed Match Making Service
• State-Of-The-Art Fitness Center
• Full-Service Health Spas with Whirlpool, Sauna & Steam
• Award-Winning, Year-round Supervised Children's Programs
• Tiny Tots Tennis - a great way to introduce kids ages 6 and under to tennis!
• Chaise Lounges & Towels
• Beachside Freshwater Swimming Pool
• Parking

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 handsomely appointed, fully equipped villa suites and 26 "specialty accommodations" ranging from charming cottages, driectly on the beach, to glamorous duplex penthouses. Over the past 30 years, changes have continued to enhance the resort for our guests' enjoyment. Today, in addition to 21 tennis courts, a beachside swimming pool and a watersports center on our 800 foot private beach, guests also enjoy a comprehensive aerobic and fitness center, men's and women's health spas and dining in eithe rof tow award-winning waterfront restaurants or on the poolside patio.

Throughout its history, The Colony has been a hands-onfamily undertaking. Today founder "Murf" Klauber shares responsibility for the operation of the resrot with his daugher, 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.