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Lido Key / St. Armands Circle

Lido's beaches are one of Sarasota's most interesting and varied waterfront locations, and St. Armands Circle is a hub of elegant shopping and dining.

Once home to the Lido Beach Casino, Lido Key‘s reputation for marrying cosmopolitan life with seaside paradise continues today. Catch some rays or take a walk on the shore and put your toes in the soft, white sand of Lido Beach. Within a short radius lies St. Armands Circle, a sophisticated outdoor dining and shopping area with distinct European flair, iconic examples of mid-century modern architecture and the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico.  

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10 Things to Do Around Lido Key

Gorgeous and tranquil Lido Key offers more than just proximity to the popular Siesta Beach. Here are 10 things that make this strip of sand a worthy destination.

Low-key Leisure Time at Lido Key

From dining and shopping on St. Armands to exploration and discovery on Lido Key’s beaches, choose your own Florida’s Gulf Coast adventures.

Lido Key, Down to Earth on the Florida Gulf Coast

Lido Key can be a family's animal-encounter haven and a truly unforgettable experience, if you just look closely.
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Shade Sails at Lido Beach Pavilion - These sails really transform the outdoor eating and sitting area. The triangular-shaped canopies offer shade and screen out the sunshine. The Shade material is double-sided, blue on the top and white on the bottom. Sails are able to withstand 74 mph winds but have to be removed if forecasted to get higher.  Poles vary in sizes from 12 feet to 16 feet tall.
400 Ben Franklin Dr
Lido Beach, FL 34236

Please note the pool is currently closed until further notice.
Operating Hours: Open from 10:00 am - 4:45 pm Tuesday to Sunday,...

Speaks - St. Armands - exterior
29 N Blvd of the Presidents
Sarasota, FL 34236

New York style clam bar. Fresh seafood and house made pasta. Garden to glass cocktails. Unique prohibition era decor. Lunch & Dinner....

Columbia on St. Armands Circle - Columbia on St. Armands Circle . Serving lunch and dinner daily.
411 St Armands Cir
Sarasota, FL 34236-1492

Family-owned and operated for more than 117 years, the Columbia has earned acclaim for its old-world charm and award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine. 

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Ken Thompson Park - This boardwalk has been sensitively designed to protect the environment while allowing public access and enjoyment of the mangrove canopy experience. As such, the visitor will encounter low branches and narrow corridors in some areas along the walkway.
1700 Ken Thompson Pkwy
Sarasota, FL 34236

Perfect for canoe and kayak launching, allows leashed pets, has a fishing pier & boat ramp, picnic area, water fountain, playground, bathrooms,...

Fashion
300 Madison Dr
#201
Sarasota, FL 34236-1300

Unique in concept, history, and beauty, St. Armands Circle is an unforgettable destination for visitors worldwide.  This enchanting circle of more than 140 upscale shops...

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431 St Armands Cir
Sarasota, Fl 34236

This season marks Café L'Europe's 50th year in its iconic St. Armands Circle location. Whether celebrating life's most meaningful moments, or the...

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700 Ben Franklin Dr
Sarasota, FL 34236-2011

Located at the Lido Beach Resort eight stories above Lido Key, The Grille embraces a comfortable West Indies atmosphere with exceptional views of Sarasota...

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