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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.

Submit Article to Bruce

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

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Cindy Shoffstall Celebration of Life This Saturday May 9th

1 to 3 pm - Lido Beach Resort (8th Floor)

The Family wishes donations go to the LKRA Scholarship Fund in Cindy's name.   

 Click here to learn more about the LKRA Scholarship Fund and Make a Donation  


The City has again postponed the Lido Beach Ribbon Cutting.  The ceremony is now scheduled for Tuesday, May 26th @ 1:00 pm.


   Our next Resident Meeting will be in October.  Meet & Greets will continue all summer. 


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




Updated City Website