Welcome to Lido Key

White sand beaches, mangrove tunnels, and world-class dining

Lido Key (zipcode 34236) is a barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico connected to the city of Sarasota by the John Ringling Causeway. The beautiful white sands of Lido Beach roll out to the Gulf's shimmering turquoise waters. This private beach is incredibly relaxing and far less crowded than many other Gulf Coast destinations. Lido Key is a popular destination for weddings and private parties. Less than half a mile from Lido Beach, St. Armands Circle is a premier shopping and dining destination featuring scores of restaurants and boutiques.

Lido Key features luxury hotels and beach houses in diverse architectural styles. Housing options include eye-catching mid-century modern properties and classically inspired contemporary homes. Lido Key also offers condo complexes with Gulf views and first-class amenities.

Lido Key Market Trends

Current real estate insights for Lido Key (Updated 2024-2025)

$2.3M

Median Home Price

▲ 14.8% YoY

Days on Market

▼ 22% YoY

$895

Price per Sq Ft

▲ 11.2% YoY

1.5

Months Inventory

▼ 28% YoY

Market Insight: 2025 Outlook

Lido Key is experiencing a distinct "flight to quality" in 2025. While the general market stabilizes, ultra-luxury waterfront estates and newer hurricane-hardened condos are commanding premium prices, often seeing multiple offers. The inventory for entry-level condos ($500k-$900k) has tightened significantly as investors snap up properties for vacation rentals, driven by the island's unique weekly rental zoning in certain districts.

Lido Key Property Types

Lido Key offers diverse residential options catering to various lifestyles. The island features luxurious single-family beach homes with private pool decks, many showcasing the "Sarasota School of Architecture" mid-century modern style. Condominium living is exceptionally popular, with high-rise towers offering panoramic Gulf views. For investors, the "Lido Dunes" area offers a rare opportunity for weekly vacation rentals, maximizing ROI.

What to Love

White sand beaches (less crowded than Siesta)
Walkable to St. Armands Circle
Mangrove kayak tunnels at Ted Sperling Park
Mid-century modern architecture
Proximity to downtown Sarasota (5 min drive)

Beach Lifestyle

Lido Beach offers pristine white sands and calm Gulf waters. Unlike Siesta Key, the sand here is slightly coarser, meaning it doesn't stick to you as much! The "North Lido" section is a hidden gem for privacy seekers.

St. Armands Circle

This legendary shopping district features over 130 upscale boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants in a beautiful circular layout with fountains and statues. It is the "outdoor living room" of the island.

Nature & Wildlife

Ted Sperling Park on the south end offers the famous "mangrove tunnels"—a magical kayaking experience where you paddle through a canopy of trees, often spotting manatees and dolphins.

People & Lifestyle

Lido Key offers a sophisticated yet relaxed lifestyle. The community attracts discerning residents—from CEOs to retirees—who value privacy and walkability. The vibe here is quieter and more refined than the bustling energy of Siesta Key. Residents often start their day with a walk on the beach, spend the afternoon boating or kayaking, and end the evening with a stroll to St. Armands for a world-class dinner.

Dining & Entertainment

Lido Key is a culinary destination in its own right. Just steps from the sands, the Drift Kitchen & Bar (formerly Lido Beach Grille) offers 180-degree views of the Gulf on the 8th floor.

St. Armands Circle Favorites

Fine Dining: Crab & Fin flies in fresh seafood daily from around the globe. Columbia Restaurant is a historic landmark serving award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine (do not miss the "1905" Salad).

Casual & Fun: Tommy Bahama offers a great happy hour with island vibes. Cha Cha Coconuts is perfect for a casual lunch and tropical drinks.

Shopping

Retail Therapy at "The Circle"

St. Armands Circle isn't just a mall; it's an experience. You will find high-end fashion at Shore and Lilly Pulitzer alongside unique local treasures. Don't miss The Spice & Tea Exchange for gourmet gifts or Kilwins for their famous fudge and ice cream.

Things to Do

Beyond the beach, Lido Key is a hub for culture and nature. Ted Sperling Park is the crown jewel for outdoor enthusiasts, offering paddleboard rentals to explore the bayou. Each year, the St. Armands Fine Art Festival transforms the circle into an open-air museum.

Schools

Lido Key residents have access to some of the top-rated schools in Florida, located just across the bridge on the mainland:

Southside Elementary (Public, A-Rated, 5 min drive)
Pine View School (Public Magnet, Grades 2-12, Ranked #1 in FL)
The Out-of-Door Academy (Private, PK-12, College Prep)
Booker High VPA (Public, Visual & Performing Arts Magnet)

Transportation & Accessibility

Lido Key is incredibly connected. The Bay Runner Trolley is a FREE open-air trolley that runs a continuous loop connecting Lido Beach, St. Armands Circle, and Downtown Sarasota. It's perfect for heading downtown for dinner without worrying about parking. For travelers, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is just a convenient 15-minute drive away.

Private Beach Access St. Armands Circle Mangrove Kayaking Waterfront Dining Luxury Living

Overview for Lido Key / Beach, FL

1,257 people live in Lido Key / Beach, where the median age is 68 and the average individual income is $226,793. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,257

Total Population

68 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$226,793

Average individual Income

Around Lido Key / Beach, FL

There's plenty to do around Lido Key / Beach, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

38

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

51

Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sunshine Canning, The Lounge at element, and Captain Charlie Veon.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Sunshine Canning page on Yelp Search 289 Lime Cir on Google Maps	Dining · $	3.52 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Lounge at element page on Yelp Search 1409 Main St on Google Maps	Dining	2.73 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Captain Charlie Veon page on Yelp	Active	4.85 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sung Cho's Tae Kwon Do page on Yelp Search 2345 Bee Ridge Rd on Google Maps	Active	3.1 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the 10Ten Fitness page on Yelp Search 1509 State St Sarasota on Google Maps	Active	2.78 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Dayna Purcell Hair page on Yelp Search 1816 Hillview on Google Maps	Beauty	2.04 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Cindy's Amazing Massage Spa page on Yelp Search 1734 4th St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.17 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kristy's Massage Studio page on Yelp Search 3932 Swift Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.63 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the B D Michaels Hair Salon page on Yelp Search 2611 Mall Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	4.65 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Muscle Repair Shop page on Yelp Search 1217 East Ave S on Google Maps	Beauty	2.95 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the A Lash Above page on Yelp Search 5899 Whitfield Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.22 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lasting Looks of Sarasota page on Yelp Search 3300 S Tamiami Trl on Google Maps	Beauty	2.58 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Karen Fronckoski- Lourdes' Nail Studio page on Yelp Search 330 S Pineapple Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.66 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Lido Key / Beach, FL

Population Households Employment

Lido Key / Beach has 787 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lido Key / Beach do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,257

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

68

Median Age

48.37 / 51.63%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

787

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$226,793

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

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Schools in Lido Key / Beach, FL

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The following schools are within or nearby Lido Key / Beach. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Featured Properties

For Sale
$11,995,000

6001 GULF OF MEXICO DR, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 5 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 6,959 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$7,999,000

1199 WESTWAY DR, SARASOTA, FL 34236
For Sale
$4,500,000

2333 GULF OF MEXICO DR #1A2, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,060 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$3,995,000

1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #505, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,302 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$3,795,000

8250 HUGH ALISON PL, SARASOTA, FL 34240
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 5,163 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$3,749,000

7418 WESTMORELAND DR, SARASOTA, FL 34243
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,502 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$3,595,000

3540 MISTLETOE LN, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,166 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$3,495,000

258 GOLDEN GATE PT #801, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,031 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$3,299,000

435 L AMBIANCE DR #K506, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,820 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$3,295,000

2945 PYRULA DR, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,815 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$3,295,000

642 S OWL DR, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,428 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$3,100,000

113 FILLMORE DR, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,008 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,799,000

2050 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #B704, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,936 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$2,799,000

7660 DONALD ROSS RD W, SARASOTA, FL 34240
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,902 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,695,000

355 S SHORE DR, SARASOTA, FL 34234
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,276 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,595,000

1901 MORRILL ST, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 7 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 4,155 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,495,000

1281 GULF OF MEXICO DR #906, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,655 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,350,000

3930 ELYSIAN WOODS LN, SARASOTA, FL 34231
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,531 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$1,995,000

6641 ST JAMES XING, UNIVERSITY PARK, FL 34201
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,096 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,795,000

1994 TOM MORRIS DR, SARASOTA, FL 34240
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,713 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,795,000

800 N TAMIAMI TRL #505/507, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,981 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,499,999

111 S PINEAPPLE AVE #1103, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,600 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$1,399,000

3825 SARASOTA GOLF CLUB BLVD, SARASOTA, FL 34240
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,800 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,299,000

1055 GULF OF MEXICO DR #504, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,503 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,199,000

1308 OLD STICKNEY POINT RD #W23, SARASOTA, FL 34242
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,467 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,095,000

1000 LONGBOAT CLUB RD #402, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,290 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,095,000

1919 LAUREL ST, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,713 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$995,000

1000 LONGBOAT CLUB RD #1103, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,409 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$995,000

5311 GULF OF MEXICO DR #3, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,028 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$949,000

1065 GULF OF MEXICO DR #603, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,503 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$939,000

3080 GRAND BAY BLVD #516, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,380 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$899,000

1125 GULF OF MEXICO DR #101, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,172 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$759,000

1328 SIESTA BAYSIDE DR #1328C, SARASOTA, FL 34242
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,280 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$419,900

631 N ORANGE AVE #107, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 784 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$379,000

631 N ORANGE AVE #208, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 784 Sq.Ft.