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Renew yourself at Lido Beach.
Sunrise or sunset - no beach gives you more. Just a seashell's throw from shopping, kayaking and dining. -
Have an adventure on Lido Key's trails and parks.
Accessible by foot, bike or kayak. But save time for shopping in St. Armands. -
Work up an appetite strolling Lido Beach.
Then treat yourself to a meal on famed St. Armands - a seashell's throw from Lido Beach.
Lido Key Has So Much to Offer
Lido's beaches are one of Sarasota's most interesting and varied waterfront locations. South Lido Park is a large area of public land that juts into Big Pass, which connects Sarasota Bay to the Gulf of Mexico. It's a short walk from the wooded shoreline of the pass, where pleasure boats pull up to drop anchor, to the crashing waves of the Gulf. In the middle of the island is Lido Beach, a long stretch of white sand convenient to recreational facilities. Lido beach extends to North Lido Park's long expanse of secluded rolling dunes, with paths leading from the beach to nature trails that wind through the park's tranquil pine forest.
Between those two scenic areas are a collection of beach-front hotels and condominiums with panoramic views of both the Gulf and Sarasota Bay. Casual restaurants and hotel beach bars sit right on the sand, while fine dining can be found high above at the top of several buildings, to take advantage of the stunning sunsets to the west and the twinkling lights of downtown Sarasota to the east.
At the north end of Lido Key lies City Island, just before the bridge to neighboring Longboat Key, home to the world-renowned Mote Marine Laboratory and its public aquarium. Feed some of Mote's sharks, hold a horseshoe crab, get up close with a hulking manatee, then stop for a bite to eat at one of City Island's dockside restaurants.
Lido/St.Armands Articles
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Areas of Interest: Casey Key, Englewood, Lido Key, Longboat Key, Manasota Key, Nokomis, North Port, Osprey, Siesta Key, St. Armands Key, Venice. Population: City of Sarasota: 52,715 residents City of Venice: 17,764 residents City of North...
Where We Are and How to Get Here
Location On Florida's west coast between Tampa to the north and Ft. Myers to the south, Sarasota County is between Manatee County (north) and Charlotte County (south) and is located on the Gulf of Mexico. Communities Casey Key, Englewood, Lido Key, Longboat Key,...
Lido Key/St. Armands
Crossing the long line of the Ringling Bridge from downtown Sarasota and passing the slips of the Sarasota Yacht Club, a strolling shopper’s paradise unfolds before you at the famed St, Armands Circle. Here luxury boutiques, fine dining, ice cream shops and...
Find your home away from home
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Situated on a barrier island, off the coast of Sarasota, The Holiday Inn Lido Beach is just steps...
49 individually owned and decorated units located directly on Lido Beach. Motel rooms, small and...
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Spacious studio and suite accommodations in a tropical beachside setting. Full kitchenettes and...
Vacationers can relax at the Limetree Resort and soak up the beauty of Lido Beach and the calming,...
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Just another beautiful day in Paradise. Vacation suites just steps from the beach and shops on Lido...
Located directly on the powder white sands of Lido Beach, the Lido Beach Resort sits nestled just...
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Full condominiums across from Lido Beach. Great location. Walk to St. Armands.
Full-service resort right on the Gulf of Mexico with 600-feet of private beach. Enjoy the pleasures...
What to see, what to do
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Mote Aquarium features a wide range of exhibits including a 135,000-gallon shark habitat, sea...
Get out of the box. Get into the Circle. Enjoy the shopping and dining experience that is uniquely...
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For17 years on Longboat Key & now on St Armands sisters Ethna and Chris Lynch showcase Irish...
A taste for every pallet
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The "Grande Dame" of area restaurants, the award-winning cuisine of Cafe L'Europe strikes the...
For17 years on Longboat Key & now on St Armands sisters Ethna and Chris Lynch showcase Irish...
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Family-owned for over 100 years, Columbia Restaurant has earned acclaim for its old-world charm,...
Located at the Lido Beach Resort eight stories above Lido Key, Christopher's embraces a comfortable...
