Public-beach barrier island west of downtown Sarasota, beside St. Armands Circle
Lido Key is a barrier island within the city of Sarasota, linked to downtown by the John Ringling Causeway.
Lido Beach was renourished with sand from New Pass in early 2026 after repeated storm erosion, and a dune project was planned to follow.
Drive over the John Ringling Causeway from downtown Sarasota, crossing Bird Key and St. Armands Key onto Lido Key; Benjamin Franklin Drive runs south to South Lido Park. Parking is available at the Lido Beach pavilion and at South Lido Park.