The Centre Shops · Longboat Key, FL

Resort wear with a Longboat Key story since 1989.

A family boutique mid-island on Gulf of Mexico Drive. Breezy beachwear, swimwear, accessories and small Florida gifts — picked the way a neighbor would pick them.

Family business since 1989
1989On Longboat Key since
4.9 ★25+ Google reviews
#104The Centre Shops
FamilyOwned & run

Our story is the island's story.

Our Story · Est. 1989

In February 1989, Mahesh and Harvinder Mirchandani opened a small shop in The Centre Shops, mid-way down Longboat Key. Known to the family as Longboat Tees & Casuals in its earliest chapter, the store grew with the island — eventually taking its present name, Longboat Resort Wear.

From the start, it was a husband-and-wife business: resort, sport and beachwear for men, women and children, chosen and folded and rung up by the people whose name was on the door. A reporter once called it "a true family business." The description never really changed.

After Mahesh passed in 2011, his wife Harvinder — Nanhi to family — carried the shop forward with the same warmth visitors remember her by. Today the boutique is still a place where the owner greets you, helps you find the cover-up that actually works, and remembers you when you come back next winter.

A small Longboat Key shop, kept going by the same family, for more than thirty years.

What you'll find inside.

Shop · Florida-inspired
01

Resort & beachwear

Breezy dresses, linen sets, cover-ups and easy separates for beach days, sunset dinners, and the long lunch in between. Picked for Florida weather and Longboat afternoons.

02

Swimwear

One-pieces, classic separates and styles that flatter — chosen so the fit works the first time.

03

Accessories

Sun hats, scarves, totes and the small details that finish a Florida outfit.

04

Jewelry

Coastal jewelry — easy pieces to wear daily, plus little treasures worth taking home.

05

Shoes & sandals

Sandals that survive the bridge to the beach — and dress up for dinner without a second pair.

06

Longboat Key gifts & souvenirs

Small, considered gifts: things visiting family take home, things locals send their guests to find. A real island shop, not a tourist counter.

07

Men's & kids'

A small, thoughtful corner for the rest of the family — easy, comfortable, beach-day ready.

Selection rotates with the season — call the shop if you're hunting for a specific size or style and we'll see what's on the floor before you drive over.

Brands we carry.

Brands · Florida favorites

A hand-picked, ever-rotating mix of resort and travel-wear labels our regulars come back for — chosen for easy fabrics, forgiving fits and prints made for the Gulf.

  • Lulu-B
  • Habitat
  • Escape by Habitat
  • Weekender
  • Jess & Jane
  • Artifacts
  • Bamboo Cay

What guests say.

Reviews · 4.9 ★ on Google
★★★★★
"A real Florida beach shop. Been around a long time."
★★★★★
"Fantastic selection of high-quality resort and beach wear. Captures Florida."
★★★★★
"Found the cutest outfit in a time crunch. Staff super helpful — will return."
★★★★★
"Awesome clothing place. Found so many unique clothes — great shopping experience."
★★★★★
"Annual LBK visit. Nanni, the owner, is extremely pleasant."
★★★★★
"A treasure of a shop. Owner is kind and helpful."

Come see us on Longboat Key.

Visit · The Centre Shops
Typical hours
Mon – Sat · in season10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Mon – Sat · off season10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Hours shift between season and off-season (and around the holidays) — please call to confirm before driving in.

Find us in
The Centre Shops of Longboat Key, mid-island on Gulf of Mexico Drive. Easy parking on site.
The Centre Shops · Unit 104 5380 Gulf of Mexico Dr · Longboat Key, FL 34228 Directions →

Questions, answered.

FAQ
Where is Longboat Resort Wear located?

We're in The Centre Shops of Longboat Key at 5380 Gulf of Mexico Dr #104, Longboat Key, FL 34228 — right on Gulf of Mexico Drive, with easy parking on site.

What do you sell?

Florida-inspired resort wear for women, men and kids — beachwear, swimwear, breezy dresses and cover-ups, sandals, hats, jewelry, accessories and locally loved Longboat Key gifts and souvenirs.

What clothing brands do you carry?

Our brand mix rotates with the season, but customer favorites include Lulu-B, Habitat and Escape by Habitat, Weekender, Jess & Jane, Artifacts and Bamboo Cay — resort and travel-wear labels picked for easy fabrics and Florida-friendly fits.

Is the boutique family owned?

Yes. Longboat Resort Wear has been a family-owned boutique on Longboat Key since 1989. It was founded by Mahesh and Harvinder "Nanhi" Mirchandani and is carried on today by their family.

Do your hours change seasonally?

In season, hours are Monday–Saturday 10am–5pm (10am–4:30pm off-season) and Sunday 10am–2pm, but they can shift with the season and the holidays. The friendliest move is to call ahead at (941) 383-9320 if you're driving in from Sarasota or Anna Maria.

Do you carry gifts and souvenirs?

Yes — jewelry, accessories, beach finds and small Longboat Key gifts that travel home well. We're the stop locals send their visiting family to.

Are you near Sarasota, St. Armands Circle or Anna Maria Island?

Yes. Longboat Key sits between St. Armands Circle and Anna Maria Island, a short Gulf-side drive from downtown Sarasota. The Centre Shops are mid-island on Gulf of Mexico Drive — most visitors fold a stop in with a drive up or down the key.

Is the shop wheelchair-friendly and easy to park at?

The Centre Shops have ground-level entry from the parking lot and accessible parking right out front. Call ahead at (941) 383-9320 if you'd like us to make extra room before you arrive.

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