Shopping on Lido Key, Florida

St. Armand's Circle is Lido Key's biggest attractions, with over 130 upscale shops, restaurants, and galleries spilling into the street. At night, the sparkling outdoor lights give it a European feel. For classic American mall shopping, there's Sarasota's upscale Southgate Plaza. For designer threads at a fraction of the price the large Prime Outlets in Ellenton is a twenty-minute drive away. In downtown Sarasota, the picturesque Main Street offers a Rockwellian assortment of charming shops and boutiques. On the first Friday of each month, the boutiques stay open late, and shoppers browse while checking out live performances on the street. For trendier art galleries and shops, try the blocks around Palm and Pineapple Avenues.

Fishing & Watersports on Lido Key, Florida

Lido Key is an ideal spot for avid anglers with its variety of backwater and off-shore habitats. Lighted docks provide the most avid trawlers night time fishing. For adventurous types, there's windsurfing, boogie boarding and all the watery amusement that are standard in any beach destination worth its salt. Warm, clear water and year-round sunshine will tempt even the most timid of swimmers to catch a few waves in the Gulf of Mexico.

New Virtual Catalog

Check out our new virtual catalog!

The catalog allows you to:
- Browse all units within our inventory
- Take a virtual tour of Southwest Florida, which includes links to activities on our beautiful islands.
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- Book online!

Dining on Lido Key

Lido Key restaurants are some of the finest in the Sarasota area, with a variety of menus sure to please any appetite. The plaza at St. Armand's Circle is the place to go for chic bistros, cafes, and pubs with tables that spill out onto the street. Minutes away, downtown Sarasota is well-known among gourmands as a city with flavor. The city's Southside Village is the best place for hip restaurants and people watching.

Some of our favorite restaurants include:
- The Columbia Restaurant
- Fleming's Prime Steakhouse
- Roy's Hawaiian Fusion
- Cafe L'Europe

Arts & Entertainment on Lido Key

Lido Key attracts visitors looking for sun, sand and world-class shopping. Elegant St. Armand's Circle draws shoppers from all over the world with its huge assortment of high-end boutiques and hip bistros. On the north end of the key, the Mote Acquarium delights visitors with fascinating exhibits and shows. On the south end, the South Lido Park is a popular spot for picnics, hikes and canoeing. Just minutes from the beach, downtown Sarasota's bounty of attractions await. Thanks in large part to the efforts and arts-minded developer and circus magnate John Ringling, Sarasota has long been considered Southwest Florida's "Cultural Capital." A happening theatre district, world-class museums, scores of galleries, and the yearly Asolo Theatre Festival keep artsy types busy for days on end. Fans of major league baseball enjoying catching the Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates playing spring training games.

Golfing on Lido Key, Florida

Although there are no courses on Lido Key, that doesn't stop golfers from bunking at the island's luxury accommodations. Its convenient location makes Lido Key a prime stop for golfers who want to take advantage of Sarasota's array of 30+ courses. Fine public facilities and upscale semi-private golf communities join posh private clubs in making Sarasota a dream golf getaway. Of the Top 20 Southwest regional courses voted by the readers of "Florida Golf News," nine are in the Sarasota area; and four local courses are in the top 100 places to play in the whole state.

Choose from the following premier golfing locations:
- Sarasota
- Bradenton
- Venice
- North Port

Spa & Wellness on Anna Maria Island, Florida

Luxury resort spas on Anna Maria Island offer high-tech fitness centers, decadent spa treatments, and beach front yoga classes. Beauty buffs looking for pampering at a fraction of the cost can take advantage of a variety of gyms, day spas and salons in the area. Some of our picks for the area include:

- Acqua Aveda Salon & Spa on Holmes Beach
- Ana Molinari Salon and Spa on Longboat Key
- SpaRenity in Bradenton