Generator Installation in Longboat Key, FL
Longboat Key is a barrier island town split between Manatee County to the north and Sarasota County to the south, incorporated in 1955. GenerX installs and services standby generators here from our nearest facility, part of our Sarasota service area.
Longboat Key Outage History
Why Longboat Key Homeowners Act
Both halves of Longboat Key went dark in Hurricane Milton in October 2024. FPL's outage count peaked at 176,900 accounts in Manatee County and 227,240 in Sarasota County. Two years earlier, Hurricane Ian had knocked out 129,890 Manatee accounts and 254,660 in Sarasota.
Longboat Key at a Glance
Power Outage Profile
The local details that shape your install: who runs the grid, who issues the permit, and which gas partners are in your area.
FPL's tariff carries Longboat Key twice, once on its Manatee list and once on its Sarasota list.
The town's Planning, Zoning and Building Department permits work on both county halves of the island. GenerX pulls the permit with a licensed electrician and sets up the inspections. You sign the NOC.
Peoples Gas names Longboat Key in both its Manatee and Sarasota County lists. Where there is no main, propane.
During Hurricane Milton in October 2024, FPL had 176,900 of its 214,820 Manatee County accounts out.
Why Longboat Key Chooses GenerX
What Makes Us Different
No Subcontractors
On the island, every installer, electrician and gas technician on your job is a GenerX employee, with no subcontracted labor at all.
Unique in the Longboat Key Market
12-Year Warranty
On every Generac air-cooled unit we install, Power Plus covers parts and labor for 12 years without an added fee, and GenerX service techs carry out every claim.
12 Years of Full Coverage
Storm-Ready Service Fleet
Florida's largest service tech fleet is routed to the barrier islands off Sarasota and Manatee as a storm closes in.
Warehouses in FL & TN
Island jobs typically take 30 to 90 days from estimate to power on, depending on the Town of Longboat Key's review. GenerX pulls the permit with a licensed electrician; you provide the signed Notice of Commencement and a property survey. See all six differentiators and the full process on the Sarasota page ›
Longboat Key Pricing
What Does a Generator Cost in Longboat Key?
Whole home systems in the Sarasota market run about $7,000 to $25,000+. Most Longboat Key homes fall somewhere in these tiers.
Essential circuits (lights, fridge, AC unit)
Most homes under 3,000 sq ft (full house)
Larger homes, multiple HVAC zones
Large homes, home offices, medical equipment
Prices include equipment, in-house installation, transfer switch, permit fees, and our 12-year warranty on every Generac air-cooled unit we install. If Peoples Gas already serves your Longboat Key street, connecting the generator to the gas line usually costs little next to placing a propane tank.
Because GenerX employs all labor in-house, we eliminate the third-party markup that drives up installation costs elsewhere. Our buying volume as Florida’s largest dealer means we get better equipment pricing than smaller dealers. The result: a higher-quality installation at a more competitive price, not a trade-off.
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Part of Our Sarasota Region
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Frequently Asked Questions
Longboat Key Generator Questions, Answered
Who permits a generator on Longboat Key, the town or the county?
The town. Its Planning, Zoning and Building Department on Bay Isles Road covers the Manatee and Sarasota sides alike, and it asks for a recorded Notice of Commencement before it issues a permit for work of $5,000 or more. GenerX pulls the permit with a licensed electrician.
Which electric company serves Longboat Key?
FPL, on both sides of the county line. Its tariff lists Longboat Key under Manatee and under Sarasota.
When does Longboat Key get told to evacuate?
Each county orders its own half of the island, so the Sarasota side follows Sarasota County’s Know Your Level map and the Manatee side follows Manatee County’s zones. Check your address before the season starts.
Is there natural gas on Longboat Key?
On many streets. Peoples Gas lists the island in both counties. A propane tank covers addresses the main does not reach.
Will my Longboat Key condo or HOA board allow a generator?
Most will look at one. GenerX supplies the drawings, the sound rating and the screening detail a board asks to see.
How fast can GenerX get to Longboat Key for a repair?
The island is served from our nearest facility, with parts stocked at our local facility. Emergency calls are taken around the clock, and after a big outage our statewide fleet comes in to help.
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Prepare Now Before the Next Hurricane
Free Longboat Key estimate. Permit, install and yearly service, all by GenerX.