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St. Armands & Lido Key

Located off the coast of Sarasota, Lido Key is a barrier island known as a popular destination for eco-tourism, majestic sunset cruises, and other coastal recreational activities. Part of Sarasota, FL, and connected to the city by the John Ringling Causeway, Lido Key boasts a robust tourism industry with many resort hotels, high-end boutique shops, and an expansive public beach.

Lido Key’s top attraction is St. Armands Circle, an expansive roundabout flanked by a vibrant collection of boutiques, art galleries, high-end dining venues, specialty shops, and more. In the heart of St. Armands Circle is a sprawling park-like venue that hosts numerous arts and crafts festivals, car shows, concerts, and other exciting events throughout the year.

SCHOOLS IN THE AREA

Southside Elementary
Booker Middle School
Sarasota High School

ENTERTAINMENT

Sarasota Opera
Asolo Theater
Marina Jacks
Sarasota Yacht Club
Mote Marine Aquarium

OUTDOOR SPACE

Lido Beach
Biking and Jogging
Walkable
St Armands Circle
Longboat Key

St. Armands & Lido Key

History

Lido Key began as a community in the late 1800s, when its first resident, a Frenchman by the name of Charles St. Armand (after whom St. Armands Circle is named), purchased three large tracts encompassing more than 130 acres within the area. St. Amand homesteaded the land in the years that followed. In the succeeding land deeds, his name incorrectly appeared as “St. Armand,” a misspelling that stuck all the way to the present day.

Circus magnate John Ringling bought St. Amand’s property in 1917 and started plans to establish an upscale development that featured a sprawling circular shopping center surrounded by residential lots. In 1925, construction was started on the causeway designed to connect St. Armands Circle to mainland Sarasota, known today as the John Ringling Causeway.

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THINGS TO DO

High-end dining in

St. Armands & Lido Key

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The Shore

Sink your teeth into some creative and fresh seafood dishes while soaking in breathtaking water views at The Shore, an al fresco coastal restaurant known for its cool, relaxed vibe and exceptional fare.

Phone: (941) 296-0301
Website: www.dineshore.com/

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Crab & Fin

Crab & Fin’s delectable menus are created daily to reflect the freshest seafood available, using ingredients sourced only from ecologically responsible fisheries throughout the world.

Phone: (941) 388-3964
Website: www.crabfinrestaurant.com/

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Tommy Bahama

Savor the laidback island vibes and panoramic sunset views from Tommy Bahama’s elegant second-level dining room while enjoying fresh, delicious island-inspired dishes and handcrafted cocktails.

Phone: (941) 388-2888
Website: www.tommybahama.com/

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Columbia Restaurant

Known as “Florida’s Oldest Restaurant,” the Columbia Restaurant has been open since 1905, and was founded by Cuban immigrant Casimiro Hernandez, Sr. Their award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine features mouthwatering menu items made from century-old family recipes, including the Original Cuban Sandwich, the tableside-prepared 1905 Salad, and the Paella a la Valenciana.

Phone: (941) 388-3987
Website: www.columbiarestaurant.com/

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Things To Do In Sarasotaby John Brink

This guide has been carefully curated by our Broker Owner John Brink who is a long-time Sarasota resident and a passionate boater. Discover top restaurants, unique places, boating attractions and major cultural events in the area. Please enter your information below so we can send you this amazing guide!

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