Lido Key on the West Coast of Florida
A European style island off the coast of Sarasota, Florida, Lido Key attracts tourists and vacationers from all over the world. Many visitors return year after year and later purchase properties as second homes or relocate to the highly popular area. Two bridges connect this island to Sarasota’s mainland: the John Ringling Bridge from downtown Sarasota from the east and a bridge north to Longboat Key. Lido Key Beach Visitors are attracted to Lido Key Beach, condominiums on Lido, shopping on famous St. Armands Circle as well as the cultural activities offered in the Sarasota area. Accommodations at condos, motels, hotels and ...
St Armands Circle
Visitors from all over the world arrive in Sarasota Florida and head to St. Armands Circle to browse shop and dine. St. Armands is just two bridges across Sarasota Bay heading West passing Bird Key from downtown Sarasota. A tropical paradise with beautiful statuary throughout the Key, development of St. Armands began in the 1920s. Legendary circus magnate, John Ringling purchased the property in 1917 and envisioned residential properties; a palm lined shopping center with a center park. Ringling’s efforts at establishing St. Armands as residential and shopping area were diminished in the 1920s as the depression worsened, and he could no ...
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