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With an average year round temperature of 73 degrees, this island paradise is perfect for just about anything. From taking a relaxing morning walk on the beach to an afternoon bike ride or enjoying a fanciful dinner at the circle, you will find endless activities to keep you busy. Nearby on the Sarasota mainland, you will have plenty of attractions, theatres and galleries to visit as well.
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The beaches of Lido Key are refreshingly natural with their protected wild sea oats and mangroves providing a protective habitat for the Florida wildlife. Shallow water depth in the near shore areas together with year-round sunshine make them popular vacation attractions.
 At the north end of the key is North Lido beach. With a pristine half-mile of white sand accented by tall Australian pines, this makes the perfect place for walking bafefoot in the calm waters of the Gulf. In the middle of the key is Lido Key Public Beach, which is the largest beach. With a swimming pool, children's playground, concession stand and gift shops, you're sure to enjoy this beach with your-round lifeguard protection.
Beach Amenities include the following:
| - Public restrooms |
- Concession / eating area |
- First aid / medical treatment |
| - Showers w/ handicap ramps |
- Full-time lifeguards |
- Sheltered / unsheltered picnic areas |
| - Gazebo |
- Handicap beach chairs |
- Picnic shelter |
At the southern end of Lido Key you find many acres of Australian pines, picnic tables, grills, a villeyball court and playground. Nature lovers will enjoy the wooden walkways, scenic trails and canoeing / kayaking opportunities.
 Lido Key is an island paradise of culinary delights! Many area restaurants on St. Armand's Key and Lido Key specialize in seafood delicacies including lobster, crab, blackened fish, raw oysters, and unique, Gulf Coast seafood dishes.
Lido Key also offers a wide selection of Italian, American, Oriental and French cuisine to suit the most discerning tastes. You'll find many of these restaurants located around the popular St. Armands Circle. Many offer valet parking.
Whether you enjoy formal, candle-lit dinners, casual, or family-oriented dining, you will find it in Sarasota.
For more information about Lido Key dining establishments, we encourage you to visit our dining page by clicking here
Lido Key boasts many upscale real estate developments and gated maintenance-free communties. Over the past few years, Lido Key and the Sarasota has experienced a strong real estate market with soaring prices. A recent article in the Herald-Tribune referd to "the rising price of real estate as 'white gold'". The scarcity of premium beachfront property is what's driving real estate values upward. Real estate developers and realtors in Sarasota alike believe it won't be long before prices in Sarasota and the surrounding keys are as high as Naples and Boca Raton.
Real Estate investors are flocking to Lido Key to buy condos and luxury waterfront property with views of Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Golfers want to retire here. Baby boomers are picking out properties before they retire. For more information about Sarasota Real Estate including pricing and available properties, we encourage you to visit our Real Estate page by clicking here
Vacationers of Lido Key are just minutes from many local attractions and sights. Some of the area's top attractions include the following:
The Ringling Estate
Cą d'Zan, John and Mable Ringling's Venetian Gothic mansion on Sarasota Bay, is one of America's important historic houses. Cą d'Zan-which means "House of John" in Venetian dialect-took two years to complete at a cost of approximately $1,500,000. The house is open for tours daily.
www.ringling.org |
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Mote Marine Laboratory
Mote Marine Laboratory is an independent, non-profit research organization dedicated to excellence in marine science. Public outreach is accomplished through the Mote Aquarium, an educational museum providing marine programs for all levels, from elementary-school children through adults.
www.mote.org |
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is best known for its living collection of more than 6,000 orchids. Selby's 11 bay-front acres are an open-air and under-glass museum of more than 20,000 colorful plants, many collected in the wild on nearly 100 scientific expeditions to tropical rainforests.
www.selby.org |
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Stroll peaceful gardens, watch exotic bird and reptile shows, and look at monkeys, flamingos, swans, wallabies, and other animals at Sarasota Jungle Gardens, an area attraction since the 1930's. Located north of downtown Sarasota, the lovely gardens will delight everyone in the family.
www.sarasotajunglegardens.com |
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G.W.I.Z.
The Gulfcoast Wonder and Imagination Zone, is a hands-on science center located in the Blivas Science and Technology Center. GWIZ is a state-of-the-art science and technology center that offers an array of interactive, hands-on exhibits, as well as educational programs for the community.
www.gwiz.org |
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Asolo Theatre
The Asolo Theatre's mission is to present high quality professional theatre for its community. The Asolo, which is not-for-profit, performs primarily in rotating repertory with a resident company to celebrate the actor-artist, to attract regional, national and international audiences.
www.asolo.org |
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| Golf Course Name |
County |
Holes |
Phone Number |
| Bobby Jones Golf Complex |
Sarasota |
45 |
(941) 365-4653 |
| Boca Royale Country Club |
Sarasota |
18 |
(941) 474-7475 |
| Calusa Lakes Golf Club |
Sarasota |
18 |
(941) 484-8995 |
| Capri Isles Golf Club |
Sarasota |
18 |
(941) 922-1312 |
| Foxfire Golf Club |
Sarasota |
18 |
(941) 921-7757 |
| Gulf Gate Golf Course |
Sarasota |
18 |
(941) 921-5515 |
| Heritage Oaks |
Sarasota |
18 |
(941) 926-7600 |
| Jacaranda West Country Club |
Sarasota |
18 |
(941) 493-2664 |
| Legacy Golf Course |
Sarasota |
18 |
(941) 907-7067 |
| The Meadows Country Club |
Sarasota |
54 |
(941) 378-5957 |
| Misty Creek Country Club |
Sarasota |
18 |
(941) 921-5258 |
| Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club |
Sarasota |
18 |
(941) 496-4653 |
| Plantation Golf & Country Club |
Sarasota |
36 |
(941) 497-1479 |
| Rolling Green Golf Club |
Sarasota |
18 |
(941) 355-7621 |
| Sabal Trace Golf Club |
Sarasota |
18 |
(941) 426-2804 |
| Sarasota Golf Club |
Sarasota |
18 |
(941) 371-2431 |
| Serenoa Golf Club |
Sarasota |
18 |
(941) 925-2755 |
| Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club |
Sarasota |
18 |
(941) 966-1800 |
| Sunrise Golf Club |
Sarasota |
18 |
(941) 924-1402 |
| Tatum Ridge Golf Links |
Sarasota |
18 |
(941) 378-4211 |
| Village Green Golf Club |
Sarasota |
18 |
(941) 922-9500 |
| Waterford Golf Club |
Sarasota |
27 |
(941) 484-6621 |
| Venice Golf & Country Club |
Sarasota |
18 |
(941) 493-3100 |
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Source of Data: Idcide
| St. Petersburg | 40 miles | Jacksonville | 238 miles |
| Tampa | 52 miles | Ocala | 143 miles |
| Fort Myers | 73 miles | Panama City | 376 miles |
| Miami | 214 miles | Pensacola | 477 miles |
| Key West | 343 miles | St. Augustine | 225 miles |
| Daytona Beach | 184 miles | Tallahasee | 283 miles |
| Ft. Lauderdale | 201 miles | West Palm Beach | 186 miles |
| Orlando | 130 miles | | |
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