Sarasota  |  Siesta Key  |  Longboat Key  |  Lido Key  |  Lakewood Ranch Lido Key HOME TO ST. ARMAND'S CIRCLE 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. Lido Key Beaches Lido Key Dining and Nightlife Lido Key Real Estate Local Attractions Area Golf Courses Lido Key Demographics LIDO KEY BEACHES 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 picnic areas - Gazebo - Lighted tennis courts - Picnic shelter - Sand volleyball courts - Children's playground - Handicap beach chairs 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. The beach is only a leisurely stroll from restaurants and shoppes of the St. Armands circle and is a popular tourist destination. LIDO KEY DINING Lido Key is an island of culinary delights! Many area restaurants, 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 near Sarasota's downtown main street and surrounding area. Many offer valet parking. Whether you enjoy formal, candle-lit dinners, casual, or family-oriented dining, you will find it on Lido Key. For more information about Siesta Key dining establishments, we encourage you to visit here LIDO KEY ESTATE Siesta Key boasts many upscale real estate developments and gated maintenance-free communties. Over the past few years, Siesta Key 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 are as high as Naples and Boca Raton. Real Estate investors are flocking to Siesta 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. LIDO KEY ATTRACTIONS Vacationers of Siesta Key are just minutes from many local attractions and sights. Some of the area's top attractions include the following: The Ringling Estate Cà d'Zan, John and Mable Ringling's Venetian Gothic mansion on Sarasota Bay, is one of America's important historic houses. Cà 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 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 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 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 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 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 AREA GOLF COURSES 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 LIDO KEY DEMOGRAPHICS Source of Data: Idcide DRIVING DISTANCE FROM LIDO KEY St. Petersburg 42   miles Jacksonville 240  miles Tampa 54   miles Ocala 145  miles Fort Myers 71  miles Panama City 378  miles Miami 216  miles Pensacola 479  miles Key West 345  miles St. Augustine 227  miles Daytona Beach 186  miles Tallahasee 285  miles Ft. Lauderdale 203  miles West Palm Beach 188  miles Orlando 132  miles Michael Saunders & Company - Licensed Real Estate Broker 1801 Main St. Sarasota, Florida 34236  Direct: (941) 374-2920  |  Fax: (941) 951-6667 Site Maintained & Hosted by Professional Web Designs