Lido Key, an elegant European style island, is located west of Sarasota downtown and north of Siesta Key. Two bridges leading to Longboat Key on the north and Sarasota mainland by St. Armands connects the Lido Key to prominent Florida areas.

During the early 1920’s, John Ringling purchased the St. Armands Key, Bird Key and Lido Key. Connecting the mainland with a bridge as Ringling’s first project, he was confident in the development of the Ringling Isles to boost sales. The streets adjoining Lido Key, named by Ringling, was in honor of American presidents. Today, Lido Key preserves the old Florida essence. With its spectacular beaches, historical attractions, worldwide-known shopping malls, environment friendly parks, and stunning real estate varieties, the Lido Key offers a wide range of activities suited for all ages. Located on the center of the Key, the Lido Public Beach has an exceptional white-sanded beach with concessions, restrooms, cabana rental choices, a large parking lot and specially trained lifeguards.

The North Lido Public Beach, an unspoiled half-mile beach located behind a luxurious residential area, offers a more secluded environment perfect for morning walking and jogging. The South Lido Beach offers the residents and vacationers the perfect beach get-away location. With its hundred acres of Australian pines, magnificent white-sand beach, grills and picnic areas, the South Lido Beach defines a paradise living. Also on the South end of Lido Key, stands the South Lido Park.

This 100% natural acre park, where no pesticides are used, provides its guests with numerous large shade trees, volleyball courts, picnic facilities, nature trails and secluded beach areas. Although swimming here could be dangerous due to the currents between Siesta Key and Lido Key, the beach area in Lido Park is the best place to see sparkling dolphins and manatees. The Armands Circle, a world famous outdoor shopping place, provides both Lido Key residents and tourists 145 exclusive boutiques, shops and restaurants. Protected by Lido Key laws that limit the size of real estate and number of buildings, properties located in this area are uniquely designed and preserved. Consisting of luxurious condominiums, waterfront homes, beachfront and bay front properties, it accommodates the different taste and style of homeowners.

Real estate in Lido Key also includes properties for homeowners searching for large estates, gated neighborhood locations, private islands, penthouse condominiums, and specially designed homes. With Lido Key’s sense of historical preservation, its world-renowned shopping facility, unique parks, its newly developed homes, its maintenance of wildlife and scenic beaches, you will certainly find Lido Key remarkably one of a kind.