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February 2026 Newsletter

Contributions by:

Contributing Articles: Carl Shoffstall; Liz Alpert, Esq., Sarasota City Commissioner, District Two;

Earle Kimel, Sarasota Herald-Tribune; Christian Casale, Sarasota Herald-Tribune; Jim Ludwig;

Bruce Abramowitz; Katherine Kussy, Events;

Newsletters

Lido Key Matters is published 3-5 times a year and includes a report from LKRA's President,  guest contributors,  LKRA committee reports, announcements of upcoming LKRA events and other articles of interest to our neighborhood.  


Note:  We have had many requests from Members to receive their Newsletter and other information through Email.  Unless you notify us that you would prefer a hard copy through USPS, all correspondence will be emailed.


Back issues of Lido Key Matters are available in our

Newsletter Archive

We are very appreciative of everyone that contributes articles to our Newsletter.


Editor, Designer and Layout:   Bruce Abramowitz

Printer Liaison and Distribution: Cindy Shoffstall


Want To Contribute to Lido Key Matters?

Submit your article in an email and optionally include pictures or other printable media.   Note: The Editor reserves the right to shorten submissions as necessary and to make a final decision on which article(s) to print.

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

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Cindy's "Celebration of Life" was Standing Room Only

Over 200 celebrated an amazing women's life at the Lido Beach Resort on May 9th with more than  a dozen sharing personal memories.   

Donations to the LKRA Scholarship Fund in Cindy's name:  LKRA, PO Box 884, Sarasota FL, 34230


The Lido Beach Ribbon Cutting.  The ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26th @ 1:00 pm at the Lido Beach Pavillion.


Next MEET & GREET, Tuesday, June 9th, 5:00 pm at the Cirque!  Our next Resident Meeting will be in October.  


Link to Video From LKRA Beach Party assembled by Mark Swanson and Marie Souza


Updated City Website