WATER & COAST
Lido Beach
Sarasota County · Gulf Coast
400 Benjamin Franklin Drive on Lido Key, open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. A lifeguard, a swimming pool, a concession and restaurant, picnic shelters and restrooms. Ownership here is split: the City of Sarasota owns the park and runs the buildings, the pool and the parking, and Sarasota County manages the open beach and the dune.
BEACH VISIT CATEGORYSTANDARD PUBLIC BEACH
Not identified in this guide as an officially clothing-optional beach. This is a visit category, not a safety rating—check surf, lifeguards, water quality and posted rules.
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