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Helpful and Informative Tools From Sarasota County

Our Beach and Park

Beach Conditions Report:

Reports from select beaches along the coast of Florida are made through ambassador observations and designed to alert and inform the public of beach conditions at participating beaches.  


Sarasota County Red Tide Status and Response:

A dashboard of with extensive references and current conditions of Red Tide on Lido and other community Beaches.


Ted Sperling Park (South Lido Beach): 

Get out and explore Sarasota’s beautiful waterways and coastal environment. Home to numerous bird and marine species, our waterways and coastal environment offers many opportunities for wildlife viewing.  Kayaks and paddleboards are available for rent. Explore on your own or through a scheduled guided tour. 

Hazardous Waste

Residents of Sarasota County (including Lido Key) may take accepted items generated from non-business related activities to one of the County's Chemical Collection Centers for safe disposal free of charge. Proof of county residency (driver’s license, tax bill, utility bill, etc.) may be required.  For more information:   Hazardous Waste.

Legacy Trail

This popular asphalt-paved multi-use trail is more than 10 miles long and extends from Sarasota to Venice. Formerly a railroad corridor, the trail passes through a variety of unique habitats and includes a series of interpretive signs and stop stations.  For more information visit Legacy Trail Updates.  

Sarasota County - Breeze On Demand

Breeze OnDemand is a public, on-demand transit service. It can provide public transportation throughout Sarasota County.  The fare is $2.00.  Travel 7 days a week: Monday - Saturday 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.  From Lido, you will need to get to the Transportation Hub in downtown Sarasota. The service is supported by a mobile app.  For more information including service visit: Breeze On-Demand by Sarasota County 


The City of Sarasota has added an open-air trolley, The Bay Runner, that has key stops along a route from South Lido through downtown Sarasota including a stop near the Transportation Hub. 

Contact:   LKRA   PO Box 884   Sarasota FL 34230    lidokeyresidents@gmail.com

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Meet & Greet Tuesday, December 12th

Our next Meet & Greet will be at the Sandcastle Resort. 5:00 pm, Tuesday, December 12th, with special happy hour prices on drinks and food. Catch up as residents return from their summers!


Next Resident Meeting is Saturday January 20th, 10:00 am, Lido Beach Resort Event Space on the 8th Floor.  Deputy City Manager, Pat Robinson will give us a state of the keys and the city.

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SAVE THE DATE:  Friday, April 5th for the Lido Key Residents Association 2024 Beach Party “Cheeseburger in Paradise “