Accolades
Best Restored Beaches - 2021
The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association recognizes individuals and coastal projects each year with a number of special awards. Lido Beach has been awarded as one of the "Best Restored Beaches -2021". Winners were announced at the 2021 National Coastal Conference in New Orleans.
Top Ten Places to Live in US
Sarasota, FL: Sarasota has been reaffirmed as one of the top 10 Best Places to Live in the U.S. #5 for 2023-24, up from #9 for 2022-23 and retains its #1 in Florida ranking, according to U.S. News & World Report. Rankings are based on quality of life, job market, value and desirability. “Sarasota has a distinct vibe that’s different from Florida’s relative coastal cities, with its own vibrant arts scene, beachy atmosphere and burgeoning food culture. People who choose Sarasota as their home are generally called by its unique charm. "The 2023-24 rankings also have Sarasota: #11 Best Places to Retire, In 2022-23 Sarastoa was ranked #3 in Fastest-Growing Places; #7 in Safest Places to Live and #15 in Best Places to Live for Quality of Life.
The 10 Best U.S. Beach Towns to Live In - 2021
#6. Sarasota: " Another destination ranked highly for its quality of life, Sarasota, Florida, is a Gulf Coast gem. Sarasota has a range of unique attractions, including the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, which features a collection of circus antiques. Nearby Lido Key and Siesta Key offer beautiful sandy beaches."
World's Greatest Places - 2021
"Sarasota is proving itself a vital cultural capital with the new Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College and Phase 1 of The Bay, a project to redevelop 53 acres of city land into a bayfront public park. And across the John Ringling Causeway, two upscale beachfront properties recently unveiled major renovations: the Lido Beach Pavilion and the Resort at Longboat Key Club, both superior spots to watch the sun set over the shimmering Gulf waters". —Brad Japhe TIME July 2021