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Our Lido Key vacation rentals sit on a barrier island just off Sarasota, connected to the mainland by the John Ringling Causeway and, per their listings, within a mile of the shops and restaurants of St. Armands Circle.
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Direct links to our Lido Key homes, each with photos, rates and live availability.
Lido Key faces the Gulf of Mexico, with Longboat Key to the north, Bird Key and St. Armands Key to the east and Siesta Key to the south. Its sandy beaches face the Gulf, and Lido Key Beach is described as a more private, more relaxing beach than the more popular Siesta Key Beach.
John Ringling bought St. Armands Key in 1917, laid out its circular shopping district and was the first to drive across the new bridge in 1926. Today the circle holds more than 130 stores and restaurants around a central park, along with the Circus Ring of Fame, whose more than 150 bronze plaques honor circus artists and executives, among them Paul Binder, Bello Nock and Nik Wallenda.
The island has numerous sandy beaches facing the Gulf of Mexico. South Lido Park has both a beach and a woodland trail, so a swim and a shaded walk fit into the same outing.
In Sarasota, The Ringling campus on Bay Shore Road includes the art museum, the Circus Museum, Ca’ d’Zan and the historic Asolo Theater. Mote Marine Laboratory, founded in 1955 and based on City Island in Sarasota since 1978, also runs a public aquarium, Mote SEA.
In February 1926, a causeway built by John Ringling linked Lido Key and St. Armands Key. In 1940 the Lido Beach Casino, designed by Ralph Twitchell, was built as a WPA project, with a ballroom, restaurants, shops, a pool and cabanas; it stood until 1969. The two-story Lido Beach Hotel had arrived by barge in sections in 1932. Neighboring St. Armands Key takes its name from Charles St. Amand, who bought land there in 1893; a misspelling in the land deeds stuck. On October 2, 1955, about 100 African American residents of Sarasota’s Newtown neighborhood held a wade-in at Lido Beach to protest its segregation, in a protest organized by Sarasota NAACP president Neil Humphrey Sr.
Lido Key vacation rentals sit between two neighboring keys. Longboat Key lies to the north, reached by State Road 789 from St. Armands Circle, and Siesta Key lies to the south, so a beach day on a different island can fit into the week.
Weddings and other private parties often book a section of Lido Beach for their guests, so if your trip centers on a beach wedding or a family celebration, reserve Lido Key vacation rentals as soon as the date is set. The Lido Harbour South condo listing notes that its pool is heated from November 15 to April 15.
From downtown Sarasota, the John Ringling Causeway crosses Sarasota Bay to St. Armands Circle, and Lido Key is just beyond it.
The Banyan Retreat listing puts St. Armands Circle 0.1 miles away and Lido Beach access 0.2 miles away, and the Tranquility listing puts the circle 0.3 miles away and Lido Beach 0.5 miles away. When you compare Lido Key vacation rentals, check the guest count and bedroom layout on each property page so the house fits your group.
Current listings include a one-bedroom beachfront condo with a heated pool, a canal-front house with a heated, screened pool, and a house with a heated saltwater pool, spa and outdoor kitchen, so couples and larger families can both find a fit. Enter your dates in the search bar at the top of the page to see live rates, then book directly with JZ Vacation Rentals.
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The grid above lists every Lido Key vacation rental JZ currently offers. Each property page shows that home’s bedrooms, guest count and amenities.
Guest capacity varies by home and is shown on each property page. Use the Guests filter in the search bar to show only the homes that fit your group.
Minimum stays are set per home and can change by season and holiday. Check your dates on the property page, or contact us and we will confirm the minimum for your stay.
Pet rules are set home by home. Each property page shows whether pets are allowed and any pet fee, so check the listing for the home you like before you book.
Enter your dates and number of guests in the search bar at the top of this page. The grid then shows the Lido Key vacation rentals available for those dates with their rates, and you book directly with JZ Vacation Rentals. Each property page lists that home’s details and policies.