Welcome to Lido Key  

Lido Key is located on Florida’s Gulf Coast and is part of the Sarasota area.  Only an hour’s drive south of the Tampa Bay area, Lido Key is the perfect spot for a vacation or a weekend get-a-way.

Lido Key is boasts three wonderful beaches each with its own personality. To the north and famous for its seclusion, North Lido Beach is a great place for a quiet walk on the beach or the perfect place to work on your tan while enjoying that best seller book you have been meaning to read. Click Here for the best deals on Lido Key Hotels!

Lido Beach is a favorite among locals and visitors.  Served by lifeguards, Lido Beach is popular with beach goers who enjoy the sugar white sand, plenty of free parking, restrooms, picnic tables and more.

South Lido Beach is the third of Lido Key’s beaches and is a great place to get back to nature.  South Lido Park and Nature Center offers visitors’ nature trails to explore, picnic areas, kayaking and canoeing.  South Lido Beach is a popular family picnic area with its shade trees, grills, restrooms and more.

Lido Key boasts some of the most luscious beaches in the world, but that’s just the tip of the sandbar. Lido Key has an incredibly laid-back vibe and offers a variety of accommodations. Plus, it’s an easy walk to St. Armands Circle where you’ll find amazing boutiques and eateries.

The circle is a strolling-shopper’s paradise with more than 130 stores. Its flavor is distinctly continental, with courtyards and patios scattered among lush tropical growth and antique statues. You can feast by candlelight in a gourmet restaurant, eat outside or cuddle up in a cozy café. If you are hungry or thirsty Lido Key and St. Armand’s Circle offer locals and visitors alike plenty of choices to satisfy any taste.

Lido Key is accessible from Sarasota to the east by using John Ringling Boulevard and from the north by traveling south from Longboat Key.  Just to the east of Lido Key is world famous St. Armand’s Circle and its upscale shops and restaurants. Check out Special Rates on Sarasota Area Hotels by Travelocity.

If you are planning to stay on the beach, Lido Key has plenty of hotels, resorts, vacation rentals and small “Old Florida” motels and cottages to choose from.  No matter what your taste or the size of your wallet there is some place for you to stay on Lido Key.

The Lido Key Vacation and Travel guide has been designed to help you plan the perfect trip to Lido Key.  We have listed accommodations, restaurants, things to do and shopping opportunities on and near Lido Key.  Be sure to check out our special travel deals which will save you time and money.

Lido Key is also home to the world famous St. Armands shopping district. Referred to as St. Armands Circle, this high end shopping and dining area is home to some of Florida's finest stores and shops. St. Armands is also famous for its wide variety of restaurants from up scale gourmet to laid back Florida beach style taverns. Click here to find out more about St. Armands Circle.

Check out Liod Key's neighbors:

Anna Maria Island

Bradenton Beach

Longboat Key

Siesta Key

Lido Key Events

Pittsburg Pirates Spring Training
1611 9th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205
The Pirates 2012 Spring Training schedule consists of 15 home games and will also feature an intrasquad "Black and Gold" game on Friday, March 2.
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Baltimore Orioles Spring Training
Ed Smith Stadium
2700 12th Street, Sarasota, FL 34237 (941) 893-6300
Single game tickets for all 15 of the Orioles Spring Training games at Ed Smith Stadium go on sale Saturday, January 28 at 10 a.m. ET. These may be purchased online, or at the Box Office or by calling (800) 745-3000. Season, group tickets, suites and other specialty areas are available now by calling (941) 893-6300. Website

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Lido Key News

Lido Pool Plans to Be Revealed by Residents
Neighborhoods agree to support the proposal at the next city commission meeting
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Once stranded off Europe, turtle released on Lido Beach
Johnny the sea turtle has traveled more than many people do. But the journey that took him from the Gulf of Mexico to Europe and back isn't over yet.
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Welcome to winter, Southwest Florida style
After two consecutive abnormally chilly winters, when beach tourists toted hot toddies instead of cold beer, we start winter today with temperatures much more typical for the season — even a little on the warm side.
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Low-speed vehicles popping up around SW Florida
They can already be spotted crawling around the cities of Anna Maria Island and Sarasota’s keys. For three nights every week, they are creeping around downtown Sarasota.
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