Lido/St.Armands Stories
Sarasota Summer Festivals
By Elana Galerman
Summer is a time for celebration. Schools let out, beautiful, sunny weather arrives (though it's the norm here) and art, music and food fests abound. Sarasota's summer festivals are free or cheap and sure to remind you why it's everyone's favorite season.
Fall in Love with Sarasota
By Elana Galerman
When fall arrives in Sarasota, temperatures may cool slightly, but autumn activities are sure to heat up. Beaching and boating are still in order, but our events calendar provides season-specific ways for you to fall in love with Sarasota. Fall Festivals and Fairs The Ringling International Arts...
Sarasota Welcomes the Baltimore O's ... and You!
By Mary Ellen Mancini
Take Me Out to the Ball Game !What better way to enjoy the sun-sational spring weather here in Sarasota than being outdoors and enjoying one of the nation's favorite pastimes? 2012 marked the third consecutive spring training season for the Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota, and the second in the newly...
Planning Your Trip to Sarasota and Her Islands
Areas of Interest:Casey Key, Englewood, Lido Key, Longboat Key, Manasota Key, Nokomis, North Port, Osprey, Siesta Key, St. Armands Key, Venice, Sarasota. Population: City of Sarasota: 51,917 residents City of Venice: 20,748 residents City of North...
Taste of Paradise
By Elana Galerman
Whether you’re craving a light bite on your way to the beach or a night of fine wining and dining on one of Sarasota’s beautiful keys, you’ll find an unlimited array of possibilities on Siesta, Lido, Longboat and Casey Keys. Our award-winning restaurants serve up irresistible grub...
Keys to the Keys
By Elana Galerman
The nitty-gritty on Sarasota's many beautiful beaches--from Longboat Key down to Manasota Key
Lido Key/St. Armands
Crossing the long line of the Ringling Bridge from downtown Sarasota and passing the slips of the Sarasota Yacht Club, a strolling shopper’s paradise unfolds before you at the famed St, Armands Circle. Here luxury boutiques, fine dining, ice cream shops and café’s make for a full...
Take a Dip in the Lido Pool
By Amy Nance
Lap and lounge with the locals at a restored, 1920s-era swim secret
Get Out of the Box, Get Into the Circle!
St. Armands Circle continues to be one of Sarasota's most popular tourist destinations.
Where We Are and How to Get Here
LocationOn Florida's west coast between Tampa to the north and Ft. Myers to the south, Sarasota County is between Manatee County (north) and Charlotte County (south) and is located on the Gulf of Mexico.CommunitiesCasey Key, Englewood, Lido Key, Longboat Key, Manasota Key, Nokomis, North Port,...
