Boutique Contemporary Living Near Lido Beach
Park Residences occupies a distinctive setting near the southern end of Lido Key, positioned between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay and directly across from the natural environment surrounding South Lido Park.
The community consists of two four-story buildings organized around a central landscaped courtyard. The West Building contains four residences per residential level, while the East Building contains two. This small-scale layout creates a more private residential experience than a conventional high-rise condominium.
Rather than relying on an extensive clubhouse program, Park Residences focuses on spacious homes, private outdoor living, and a resort-style courtyard appropriate to its 18-residence scale.
Park Residences combines large condominium homes with an unusually small number of owners. With just 18 residences and only two or four homes per residential floor, the community feels notably more private than a traditional tower.
The residences are another attraction. Original plans provide approximately 2,460 square feet of interior living area, while the six upper-level homes add private rooftop decks that create a substantial additional outdoor living component.
The location offers several different Lido Key experiences within a compact area. Residents are close to the beach, South Lido Park, kayaking and mangrove waterways, while St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota remain easily accessible.
Park Residences was developed during the mid-2010s as a contemporary, low-density addition to Lido Key. Rather than creating a larger tower, Seaward Development planned the community around only 18 residences in two buildings.
DSDG Architects designed the project with a contemporary coastal character emphasizing open interiors, generous glass, terraces, and strong indoor-outdoor connections, with four residences per level in the West Building.
The East Building contains two residences per level. The six rooftop residences were also part of the original concept, providing dedicated private outdoor decks above the top residential level.
Today, Park Residences remains closely aligned with that original vision: a small collection of spacious contemporary homes near the beaches, parks, waterways, shopping, and dining of Lido Key.
Park Residences contains 18 three-bedroom homes distributed between two low-rise buildings. Original Bismarck and Royal plans provide approximately 2,458 to 2,460 square feet of air-conditioned living area, with three full baths, large great rooms, open kitchens, primary suites with walk-in closets, laundry rooms, and covered balconies.
Original Plan | Configuration | Living Area |
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Bismarck | 3 bedrooms, 3 baths | ~2,460 sq. ft. |
Royal | 3 bedrooms, 3 baths | ~2,458 sq. ft. |
Rooftop Residences (W301–W304, E305–E306) | 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, plus private rooftop deck | ~2,458–2,460 sq. ft. plus rooftop deck |
Pets | Owners may keep up to two dogs and/or domestic cats combined, subject to Board approval. Tenants, guests, and invitees may not bring pets onto the condominium property. |
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Leasing | Minimum 30-day lease; no more than six leases per calendar year. Subleasing is prohibited. |
Parking | Assigned parking is provided. Guest spaces are reserved for guests and may not be used as additional owner parking. |
Storage & Kayaks | Enclosed storage is assigned to residences, with designated bicycle and kayak storage. Kayaks or canoes up to 16 feet may be stored in designated areas, subject to current rules. |
Grilling | Residences were equipped with natural-gas grills on lanais. Freestanding grills are not permitted. |
Rooftop Decks | Available only with designated top-floor residences and subject to additional appearance and use rules. |
Pool & Spa | Reserved for owners, approved lessees, and registered guests, subject to current operating rules. |
Renovations | Material alterations require prior written Board approval. |
Moves | Must be coordinated in advance and completed during approved moving hours. |
Buyer Approval | Unit sales require Association approval prior to closing. |
Association rules, fees, services, pet policies, leasing restrictions, construction procedures, and amenity operations may change. Buyers should verify all current information directly with the Association and any applicable governmental authority.
Park Residences is located on Taft Drive near the southern end of Lido Key, close to Lido Beach, South Lido Park, and Sarasota Bay.
129 Taft Drive and 159 Taft Drive, Sarasota, Florida 34236.
There are 18 residences.
Two. The West Building contains 12 residences and the East Building contains six.
The community was developed during 2014–2016 and is generally identified as completed in 2016.
Original plans include the Bismarck and Royal configurations, both with three bedrooms and three full baths and approximately 2,460 square feet of air-conditioned living area.
Yes. Six top-floor residences have private rooftop decks.
Amenities include a heated pool, spa, four covered cabanas, fire pit, barbecue area, landscaped courtyard, bicycle and kayak storage, covered parking, private storage, and elevators.
No. The community is not Gulf-front, but Lido Beach is a short walk away.
Yes. Owners may keep up to two dogs and/or cats combined, subject to Association approval and current rules.
Yes. Leases must be for at least 30 days and are limited to six per calendar year.
Residences have assigned covered parking and enclosed storage. Specific assignments should be verified for the individual residence.
Yes. Association approval is required before closing.
Yes. Visit the Park Residences of Lido Key Condominium Association website for community information, Association contacts, and resident resources.
Every residence at Park Residences offers a slightly different ownership experience. Buyers should compare building, floor level, residence position, balcony orientation, rooftop rights when applicable, parking, storage, views, and renovation history. The six rooftop residences are particularly distinctive because their private terraces significantly expand the outdoor living area. With more than four decades of experience representing Sarasota and Longboat Key's finest properties, Pettingell Professionals helps buyers evaluate the details that distinguish one Park Residences home from another and make informed, property-specific decisions.
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