Lido Beach
Located on Lido Key, one half mile southwest of St. Armand's Circle, on Ben Franklin Drive. The beach's amenities include rest rooms, concessions, gift shop, playground and cabana beach rentals.

North Lido Beach
Located on Lido Key, one quarter mile northwest of St. Armands Circle, off of John Ringling Blvd.
The beach is easy to get to and very private. Please note that there are no lifeguards on duty at this beach and the currents are very swift.

South Lido Park
Located on Ben Franklin Drive at the southern tip of Lido Key. The park is bordered by four bodies of water; The Gulf of Mexico, Big Pass, Sarasota Bay, and Brushy Bayou. The southern beach portion of the park offers views of the skyline of downtown Sarasota and the Gulf. It features a picnic area shaded by Australian Pines. At a separate facility at the north end of the park, visitors can enjoy a nature trail which includes scenic overlooks and boardwalks. The park's amenities include rest rooms, picnic tables, cooking grilles, playground, volleyball court, nature trails and canoe trails.

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